The George, proudly affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, holds the premier position among Christchurch hotels.
We are proud of our hotel, our committed team, and the consistently genuine service we offer. We celebrate our achievements and the accolades we have garnered through various awards.
Oceania’s Leading Luxury Villa, World Travel Awards 2020 – 2024
New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel, World Travel Awards 2012 – 2020, 2023, 2024
Australasia’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa, World Travel Awards 2016 – 2018
Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel, World Travel Awards 2010
New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel, World Travel Awards 2006 – 2010
Top 10 Hotels Aus & New Zealand, Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards 2018 (#6)
Top 10 Hotels Aus & New Zealand, Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards 2017 (#7)
Oceania Top 20 Hotels, Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2009
Best New Zealand Hotel, US Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2006
Best for Service New Zealand, Australia & the Pacific, US Conde Nast 2006
2 glasses Best of Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator (Pescatore) 2005 – 2019
Two Hats, Cuisine Good Food Awards (Pescatore) 2016, 2018-2019
Beef & Lamb Excellence Awards (Pescatore) 2015 – 2018
Beef & Lamb Excellence Awards (50 Bistro) 2009 – 2019
Cuisine Good Food Awards (Pescatore) 2013 – 2015
Zest Food Awards Finalist (Pescatore) 2013 – 2015
New Zealand’s #1 City Hotel, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2013
New Zealand’s #1 City Hotel, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012
#1 in New Zealand ‘Worlds Best Service Awards’, Travel + Leisure 2011-2012
New Zealand’s #1 City Hotel, Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards 2010
Best Hotels for Service in the World, Travel and Leisure 2004
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Travelers’ Choice Award 2018-2024
The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2024
- Luxury – New Zealand
- Luxury – South Pacific
- Top – New Zealand
- Top – South Pacific
Top 25 Hotels – New Zealand, Travellers’ Choice Award, 2013 – 2018
Top 25 Hotels – South Pacific, Travellers’ Choice Award, 2013-2018
Top 25 Hotels for Romance – New Zealand, Travellers’ Choice Award, 2015-2018
LUX Life Best 5* Boutique Hotel & Events Venue 2024
LUX Life Most Hospitable Luxury Boutique Hotel – Christchurch 2023
Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2021
Hotels.com – Loved by Guests Award 2019 – 2021
Keep Christchurch Beautiful – Community Award 2020
Small Luxury Hotels Awards – Most Intense Bespoke Experience 2020
New Zealand Tourism Award 2006 – 2007
Beef & Lamb Excellence Awards (50 Bistro) 2009 – 2019
Certificate of Excellence, Trip Advisor 2014 – 2019
Certificate of Excellence Restaurant Guru 2019
2 glasses Best of Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator 2005 – 2019
Two Hats, Cuisine Good Food Awards 2018-2019
Beef & Lamb Excellence Awards 2015 – 2018
Two Hats, Cuisine Good Food Awards 2016
Cuisine Good Food Awards 2013 – 2015
Zest Food Awards Finalist 2013 – 2015
Certificate of Excellence, Trip Advisor 2013 – 2019
– Anonymous – 2024What a treat. The suite is beautifully appointed with more than you need and very spacious. The dinner was amazing. Tasty and good portions beautifully presented and the staff were amazing; friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommend The George; well worth it.