Fable Christchurch

Hotels
8.4 (3814 reviews)
166 Gloucester Street , Christchurch , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Comfortable rooms
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate breakfast options
Service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues in their reviews.
Service
8.9
Staff received positive comments overall, though some service issues were noted.
Location
9.14
Multiple reviews highlighted the great central location.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were generally described as good sized and comfortable.
Amenities
8.12
Amenities were appreciated, but breakfast options fell short for some.
Value for Money
8.58
Guests felt the hotel provided good value for its location and quality.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast options and bar service received mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall positive experiences noted despite some specific drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:44

Property Description

City Centre Chic Accommodation with City Views

Contemporary Furnishings and Convenient Amenities

Experience the modern comfort of air conditioning, work desk, and complimentary Wi-Fi in every room. Indulge in a cup of coffee with the in-room facilities provided. For business needs, take advantage of the on-site business centre.

Convenient Location for Exploring

Located just steps away from New Regent Street, immerse yourself in the vibrant city life with easy access to local eateries and the picturesque Avon River. Don't forget to explore the nearby Christchurch Botanic Gardens, a mere 3 minutes' drive away.

Ready to elevate your stay in Christchurch? Book your chic accommodation at Fable Christchurch now!

Important information:

Please note, that there is a 2.5% charge when paying with a credit card. There are no fees when paying with Eftpos.When booking more than 9rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHC

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs NZD 35 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 14 years old stay for NZD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 15 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3814 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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jane couple gb
7
Good enough for a chain-hotel in a city.
Pros:

Central for all Christchurch's attractions.

Cons:

Small room. Nothing wrong.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Maree couple au
8
Nice place.
Pros:

Large rooms
Good bathroom
Very central

Cons:

Lifts were an issue
Had to wait between 5-10minutes to get a lift down from level 4 at check out and meal times

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
L
Larry couple ca
8
Enjoyed our short stay and staff were excellent.
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Room are ‘tired’ and restaurant does not look appealing.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple nz
9
Pros:

Excellent location.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple au
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable, good restaurant and location
Pros:

Quite a good location. Comfortable enough. Good restaurant

Cons:

Charged for bottled water!

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
J
Jackie solo_traveller us
10
Would stay again
Pros:

I asked for a quiet room on an upper floor and they gave me the 15th floor, it was SO quiet and so nice! The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, they stored my bags safely for free when I needed to. I got a discount for breakfast too. Everything was clean and comfy, would def stay again.

Cons:

My only complaint would be that the service at breakfast was a little slow, it took a lot longer than it should have (like 30 min) to make my toast and eggs when I opted for a la carte instead of buffet!

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
C
Charles solo_traveller nz
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Dionte couple nz
10
Pros:

Had to book quickly when other accommodation fell through. The staff were understanding and accommodated us so well. And food for breakfast was pretty good as well.

Cons:

The elevator takes a while

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
P
Paul extended_group gb
8
Great start to our holiday staying here
Pros:

Very central. Staff attentive. Breakfast plentiful and of good variety.

Cons:

Only 2 lifts

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
D
Delaine couple us
9
Greta stay would highly recommend.
Pros:

Location, staff room. all was very good!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Noel couple nz
8
Pros:

Excellent Room

Cons:

Breakfast was below par. We attended shortly after 7:00 am. I had the full breakfast. Everything was luke-warm. (Bacon, sausage, mushrooms and potato. Scrambled eggs had a substantial skin on them. My wife had the continental breakfast and there were only two pieces of fruit in the fruit salad bowl. Not quite what I would expect

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
B
Bryan extended_group nz
8
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
4
Disappointing!
Pros:

Not a great deal. The property is tired. The first room we were offered had holes in the carpet!

Cons:

It really isn’t a very nice hotel. The only redeeming feature is the location.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
M
Meng couple us
6
Pros:

Centrally located

Cons:

A large double would be preferable

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
G
Gretchen couple au
9
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller au
8
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
J
Jarnia couple nz
10
Beautiful views
Pros:

We were given a corner room. Just awesome!

Cons:

Nil

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
B
Belinda couple gb
3
Disappointing I would not recommend this hotel to anyone .
Pros:

the location

Cons:

There is a dangerous sharp edge to the floor tiles on exiting the ensuite shower room which is not visible. Both of us caught our toes , I understand from other guests they had the same problem, this would be illegal in the UK. The dining room was like a canteen no ambience , the staff indifferent and the food dire .

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple gb
7
2026-02-26 via Nuitee