Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
VIP Access

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Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Premier Exclusive | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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
(29 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior King Room

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Twin Room

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

Premier Exclusive

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

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Executive King

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

Executive Premier

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Superior King

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Premier King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Two Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch City Centre, Rydges Latimer Christchurch is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Riverside Market. This 175-room, 4.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym.

What's nearby

  • 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 - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Latimer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Rydges Latimer Christchurch enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Self parking is offered for NZD 25 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a porter/bellhop.
42-inch LED TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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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 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 39 for adults and NZD 22 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

Rydges Latimer Christchurch provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

As of Oct 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Latimer Christchurch on Oct 24, 2025 start from $111.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

This hotel is situated in Christchurch City Centre, just steps from Margaret Mahy Playground, and within a 10-minute walk of New Regent Street and Cathedral Square. You'll also find Hagley Park and Isaac Theatre Royal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for NZD 25 per day. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking, bicycle parking, and electric car charging are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch feature a casino on the premises?

No, Rydges Latimer Christchurch doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rydges Latimer Christchurch serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bloody Marys.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rydges Latimer Christchurch though service animals are welcome.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

The closest major airport to Rydges Latimer Christchurch is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 6.8 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

Yes, some guestrooms at Rydges Latimer Christchurch offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Rydges Latimer Christchurch.