The George is a 5-star boutique hotel at 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch, positioned opposite Hagley Park with views over the Avon River. It's a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and describes itself as an enchanting haven of luxury with extensive facilities, comprehensive services and meticulous attention to detail.
The hotel's restaurant, 50 Bistro, is award-winning and overlooks Hagley Park, offering casually elegant dining including a lunch special (the Nifty 50), High Tea, and pre-show dining for guests heading out in the evening. The George also has dedicated event spaces for weddings, private dining and meetings, plus onsite health and wellness facilities and an art collection throughout the property.
Room types range from Executive Rooms through to Premium Executive King and Twin rooms, a Junior Suite, Park Suite, and The Residence. The George has been recognised with 2025 World Travel Awards wins for New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel and Oceania's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa, alongside Qualmark Gold certification.
The George sits at 50 Park Terrace in Christchurch, directly opposite Hagley Park and with views over the Avon River — a setting the hotel leans into heavily as part of its identity as a 5-star boutique property.
The George describes itself as an enchanting haven of luxury, positioning itself as the pinnacle of Christchurch hospitality through extensive facilities, comprehensive services and meticulous attention to detail. It's a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and guest reviews consistently highlight the warmth of the staff, the comfort of the rooms, and the artwork and greenery found throughout the property.
Accommodation at The George spans Executive Rooms and an Executive Accessible Room, through to Premium Executive King and Twin rooms, a Junior Suite, a Park Suite, and The Residence at the top of the range. Guests have noted thoughtful amenities and some of the most comfortable beds they've experienced in any hotel.
The hotel's restaurant, 50 Bistro, is award-winning and looks out over Hagley Park, offering what the hotel calls casually elegant dining. Beyond the regular dinner menu, 50 Bistro runs a lunch special known as the Nifty 50, serves High Tea, and offers pre-show dining for guests heading out to Christchurch's theatres and venues in the evening.
The George's event spaces are designed around natural light and seclusion, and the hotel hosts weddings, private dining and group High Tea bookings, alongside exclusive packages for meetings and events. For guests wanting to unwind, onsite health and wellness facilities are available, and Christchurch's vibrant cultural precinct is just steps away for anyone wanting to explore further.
The George offers a range of packages, including Gourmet Indulgence — a three-course Chef's Selection dinner paired with an Executive Room stay and a gourmet breakfast in 50 Bistro — alongside a Romance Package, a Family Holiday Offer, a Premium Bed and Breakfast package, and a discounted rate for guests staying longer. Gift vouchers are also available for anyone wanting to give The George as a present.
The George has picked up significant recognition, including 2025 World Travel Awards wins for New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel and Oceania's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa, alongside Qualmark Gold certification covering light footprint, safety and warm welcome standards. The hotel also holds an ATAP Level 1 Assisted Walking accessibility rating.
Check-in at The George is after 2:00pm, with check-out before 11:00am, and the hotel is happy to store luggage for guests arriving early or departing late. The George is a non-smoking hotel, with designated smoking areas available on request.
Between its Hagley Park setting, an award-winning restaurant, a genuine art collection throughout the property, and a run of recent industry awards, The George positions itself as Christchurch's leading boutique hotel — a place built for guests who want a stay that feels less like a hotel and more like, as one reviewer put it, coming home.