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An award-winning boutique hotel, The George offers an exceptional blend of luxury, elegance, and warm hospitality in the heart of Christchurch. Overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and Avon River, this refined retreat is renowned for its intimate ambiance, personalized service, and exquisite culinary experiences. Each of the 53 stylishly appointed rooms and suites is designed for ultimate comfort, featuring contemporary décor, premium amenities, and thoughtful touches. Guests can indulge in exceptional dining at 50 Bistro, where innovative cuisine meets the finest local ingredients. With its superb central location, The George is just moments from the city's cultural precinct, shopping, and attractions. Whether you're here for business or leisure, experience genuine hospitality in a sanctuary of refinement. The George has repeatedly been recognized as ‘New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ from 2006–2010 and 2012–2024.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United States United States
    Everything about our stay was phenomenal! The nicest staff we have ever encountered in any hotel stay. Extremely comfortable room with many thoughtful touches and amenities. Great location right across the street from the Botanical Gardens,...
  • Andre
    Japan Japan
    Great hotel right in the heart of the city. Got upgraded to a Jr Suite which topped off the last night of a great trip to New Zealand
  • Claudia
    United States United States
    Great location across from Hagley Park and near the Art museum. Smallish rooms, but well laid out and a good value for the reasonable price, which was appreciated. Easy free on site parking. Quiet. Good room service breakfast.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were very helpful and attentive, I stayed after a day surgery and they couldn’t have been better.
  • Christie
    United States United States
    Charming…away from the hustle and bustle and across from a beautiful park.
  • Kenneth
    United States United States
    Location was great. The staff were extremely polite and accommodating. We will be recommending The George to our friends and look forward to staying their on any future visit we make to Christchurch.
  • Erica
    United States United States
    great location, super friendly staff, comfortable (if not very luxe) room. delicious full breakfast.
  • David
    United States United States
    The location is Premier / close to Botanical Garden, the park, a truly special market area and more. The staff was outstanding, very helpful, and the concierge was truly amazing in helping with with a challenging situation Dinner we had in the...
  • Brian
    United States United States
    Great location, helpful concierge, comfortable, upscale hotel. Perhaps a bit generic, but everything was very nice.
  • Lindsay
    United States United States
    Very comfortable bed, clean, close walking distance to everything in the city, & George bear is given to guests to take with them and take pictures with him as you travel! Super cute idea

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 50 BISTRO
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of The George
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 85 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 85 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Additional beds are roll-away beds.

FAQs about The George