Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Two Bedroom Apartment | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
View from room
Premier Exclusive | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$109
$95 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Family Two Bedroom

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Exclusive

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Premier

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Rydges Latimer Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, a short 8-minute walk from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Riverside Market. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Christchurch Casino and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hagley Park.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Riverside Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hagley Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Latimer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Last Word - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch offers 175 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Bloody Marys, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bloody Marys - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 29 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 39 for adults and NZD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bloody Marys

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 39 for adults and NZD 22 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 29 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Rydges Latimer Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, I always stay here for business when in Christchurch. The hotel is clean, rooms are comfy and the restaurant serves great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherrie

The floor was not very clean in the bathroom and the rug was not vacuumed after 1 day. Otherwise it was comfortable. Didn’t like having to pay for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were spacious and we had two king beds! Quiet neighborhood close to downtown for bars, food and shopping!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel the rooms could be cleaned a bit better. The staff were amazing especially the resturant and bar staff!! The food was really good too and snacks well priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes. Breakfast was fresh
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whilst not the most exciting hotel, can’t fault the Rydges Latimer on much. Good location a 10 min walk to downtown, staff were all very pleasant and efficient, room was nice and dinner at the restaurant was good. Good for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exceptional. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is tired and run down. Rooms look far older than 12 years old. Expected far more from Rydges chain. Front desk staff were underwhelming. Spoke with an Indian and Asian woman when we checked in. We arrived at 2.35pm but rooms were not ready. This was fine as check in was 3pm. What wasn’t fine was when I asked how much longer until the rooms were ready - they never got back to me. I had to ask again at 3pm and they were getting the key cards ready. Bathroom only fits one person at a time. Door opens into whoever is on the toilet! Showers will flood the bathroom floor if you don’t open the glass door inwards. We had a room on the third floor and opened the window as the AC unit was noisy. Big mistake. Recycling of glass bottles will be thrown into the bin late at night and delivery trucks will leave their engine running from 5am onwards. Forget getting any sleep in this woeful place! Do NOT stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location and a wonderful breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, clean and very quiet. Amenities were great. Staff was helpful and as an Expedia silver guest a full sized bottle of wine was provided. The hotel is within walking distance of shopping areas and eateries. The river is not far as well as the botanical gardens. Loved on site parking as we did not need our vehicle while staying. Would highly recommend for a stay in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel. Clean and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was an easy walk to restaurants and attractions. Lovely staff. Great big room. Enjoyed the breakfast and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking easy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruihua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nikhil

All good, they had wine offered to us, couldn’t use , size of room a
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

M

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashish

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

rahul S

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room could have been cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Food excellent, esp steaks. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025