Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom
Exterior
Premier Exclusive

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premier Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Exclusive

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 180 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Two Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Premier

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Rydges Latimer Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, a 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

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Riverside Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokey T's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Rydges Latimer Christchurch offers 175 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 refrigerators 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Italian, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 38 for adults and NZD 20 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

  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 centre

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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre 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 organised 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
  • Refrigerator

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 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 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.

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Rydges Latimer Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare, San Anselmo

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rom. Convenient for shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Des

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Ridges but disappointed they now charge for parking on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to central Christchurch. A very smart hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Whangarei

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maureen B

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
N/A
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and perfect location. We had breakfast included, lots of choice and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, large room. And quiet. Love you can walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to everything

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Stored my luggage for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice restaurant/bar and a great location. Bathroom is too small and only having instant coffee in the room was a disappointment as well as no smart TV. The gym was very tight. The laundry facilities were excellent and very reasonable at $2 per wash and $2 per dry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Comfy, quiet & a very nice buffet breakfast. Also a short walk to the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a meeting place for a tour.A good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025