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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.

The Residence_MasterOceania’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

TGH_The Residence_ExteriorTop 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

 

TGH_50 Bistro2 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

The George_Exterior_NightNew 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

Best of the Best 2024 Award from Trip Advisor

  • 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

TGH_LobbyLUX 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

 

 

 

 

TGH_Pescatore2 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

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50 Bistro

Experience award-winning cuisine in a contemporary bistro setting. 

What 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.

– Anonymous – 2024
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