Fable Christchurch

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
VIP Access

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Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
2-bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
Superior Queen Room | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

2-bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1-bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch City Centre, Fable Christchurch is next to New Regent Street and Isaac Theatre Royal. This 171-room, 4.5-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Publica - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fable Christchurch

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Fable Christchurch offers a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for NZD 35 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a computer station, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. IPod docks, refrigerators, and minibars are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured valet parking on site (NZD 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 420 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.
This property's parking facilities have maximum vehicle dimensions of 16 feet (5 meters) length, 6.5 feet (2 meters) width, 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) height, and 2 tons in weight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 per person
  • Secured valet parking fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Christchurch Rendezvous Hotel
Rendezvous Christchurch
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Fable Christchurch?

Fable Christchurch offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Fable Christchurch?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fable Christchurch on Oct 25, 2025 start from $119.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Fable Christchurch?

This hotel is situated in Christchurch City Centre, just steps from New Regent Street and Isaac Theatre Royal, and within a short walk of Cathedral Square. You'll also find Hagley Park and Riverside Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Fable Christchurch?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for NZD 35 per night.

Does Fable Christchurch feature a casino at the property?

No, Fable Christchurch doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Fable Christchurch?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Fable Christchurch a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Fable Christchurch?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Fable Christchurch have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Fable Christchurch serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Fable Christchurch allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fable Christchurch though service animals are welcome.

Does Fable Christchurch have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Fable Christchurch?

The closest major airport to Fable Christchurch is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 6.5 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fable Christchurch?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy mountain or city views.

Fable Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the get-go this stay set high standards. Friendly, efficient staff. Beautiful decor, that was aesthetically pleasing yet welcoming and warm. The breakfast was a big tick. Plenty of continental options beautifully presented & readily replenished by staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Great accomodation at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Darrell

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nichola L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor reception welcome

Any business is only as good as it's worst staff member and I think we were checked in by this person. 2 girls pushed past me in the doorway as we entered (I am disabled and use crutches, they literally pushed my crutches out of the way) but my husband was in front of them. This person insisted these girls were before us to check in.... which I wasn't having and in return he was rude and gruff and incredibly unhelpful. The hotel itself is fine, great location for us, nice room, comfortable bed, quiet. But sadly, our trip is remembered by that rude first "greeting"....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the centre of Christchurch right next to a laneway full of restaurants and bars. A short walk (10 minutes) to riverside markets where there are a whole lot of food stalls, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Plenty of parking next to the hotel. Also, next door is a small mall with a convenience store and bottle shop. Clean, spacious room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnatas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, good food, lovely room and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Pauanui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent for dining options and is a short walk from a major bus route.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location and all staff we dealt with were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nemanja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great stay with everything we needed and a fabulous location! Right opposite New Regent St for dinner and the Isaac Theatre Royal for our concert. Fabulous value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern, great location

The hotel was modern, centrally located with fast lifts and good view's. Loved the adjoining restaurant and bar, great service too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eded

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service and the suite. Quiet. Tidy and clean room. Comfortable bedding and blackout curtains. Spa bath was amazing, and the little bag of epsom salts left by housekeeping was so cute, and the perfect touch for me. Only downside was the shower pressure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil Stephen Braceno

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025