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Fable Christchurch

4.5 star property
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Lobby sitting area
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Fireplace
Superior Queen Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2-bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-bedroom Suite

  • 69 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1-bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

1-bedroom Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Queen Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen Room

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Fable Christchurch

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a sauna, valet parking and 24-hour room service.
Fable Christchurch offers 171 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Fable Christchurch. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from New Regent Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from New Regent Street and Isaac Theatre Royal
Fable Christchurch offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

The luxury Fable Christchurch also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Fable Christchurch has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 35 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

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (119 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent 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 metres) length, 6.5 feet (2 metres) width, 5.9 feet (1.8 metres) height, and 2 tonnes in weight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 per person
  • 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property provides limited WiFi access up to 1 mbps for up to 4 devices per room. Additional access is available for a fee.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Fable Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 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

6/10 Okay

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One of lifts didn't work, the room was dirty/smelt odd and to top it off, breakfast was completely horrifying. Cannot recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really lovely room and enjoyed staying at this hotel very much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to amenities like shops, dining..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - central to everything. Clean comfortable room with all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in central area but not on an overly busy street. Very close by foot to major attractions and right next to City Tram station & several restaurants. Very comfortable room & well-appointed. Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent value for the reasonable cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and comfortable and tastefully decorated. Fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the city action
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr J I

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

Excellent

Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a comfortable stay. Staff were very helpful. Restaurant food was excellent. The only negative is carpet in room is old, threadbare in areas. Peeling paint on ceiling above shower. Takes the shine off the star rating

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remela

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

In the Heart of Christchurch

Always wonderful to stay at this hotel Centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

cole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we booked was a bit small but the bathroom made up for it being a very good shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in, nice premises, comfortable light, clean, tidy room. Bar area and service good. Breakfast service took too long and was overcooked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025