Fable Christchurch

Hotels
8.4 (4115 reviews)
166 Gloucester Street , Christchurch , NZ

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4115 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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Michael • couple • nz
8
We selected this hotel for its location as our reason to visit was an opera at the theatre across the road but other loc
Pros:

Excellent location. Handy to tram, busses , restaurants, theatre. Comfortable room. Helpful staff

Cons:

Breakfast could stand some improvement.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • nz
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Lovely place to stay, fabulous location

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
E
Emmylou • couple • sg
7
Pros:

It’s okay if you’re staying for a night

Cons:

I find it hard to believe that this is a 5 star hotel. While the room was superbly comfortable the premises itself was very worn and dated

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
D
Dean • family_with_children • nz
8
Great hotel experience in an ideal location for families. Friendly staff and exceptional service.
Pros:

Family enjoyed the breakfast

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
8
Great location, comfortable hotel and very clean.
Pros:

We loved the central location with most of the city tourist attractions an easy walk. Close to restaurants. The room was very nice but a little bit smaller than those we had stayed in during our trip. Bed was very comfortable and we slept well.

Cons:

We arrived just as the hotel had gone through an name change and there was certainly many issues around the handover to a new computer systems and there operation. Staff were certainly a little flustered which was understanable and it was only a little inconvenient.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • au
10
Great Location
Pros:

Staff were wonderful. Location excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
Margaret • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Staff were wonderful and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Quiet and relaxing and close to everything :) A perfect stay indeed

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • au
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Location, spectacular view from the room , soundproof space, spotless.
Staff make you feel comfortable and welcome.

Cons:

Leaving

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Friendliest staff, with clean soundproof rooms, so many facilities and services available, centrally located to everything.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • couple • nz
5
Not as good as Fable Dunedin
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was very small

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
C
Corinna • solo_traveller • nz
3
Not great
Pros:

It was very clean

Cons:

There were no extra blankets, no Netflix, the man at the front desk charged my card an extra $100 "deposit" without my permission that "wont be refunded ro my card for five business days". The bathroom small step is a huge hazard.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
Middleton • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • au
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • couple • nz
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • nz
9
Best hotel in Christchurch, after staying at most of the major chains , this is the best.
Pros:

Fantastic views with a central location letting us walk to everything.
Twenty four hour access to all facilities supported by the friendliest professional staff.
Quiet central location inside the hotel with gym facilities and lobby bar designed for guest comfort and enjoyment.

Cons:

Awful senior manager or ceo rudely bossing around reception staff and housekeeping.
Have stayed several times and can HIGHLY state the hotel has the most welcoming hard working staff you could hope for. Always friendly, always focussing on the guest experience. Even the workers from level 10, going out of their way to put the guest experience first.
However, big fat rude man rushing around the hotel bidding these staff members and shouting at them. Completely unacceptable.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee