Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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Exterior
Premier Exclusive
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Two Bedroom Apartment
View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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, Riverside Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Two Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

Family Two Bedroom

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

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior King Room

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Exclusive

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

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

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

Executive Premier

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Twin

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Christchurch

Central Christchurch getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Christchurch City Centre hotel, you'll find Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Riverside Market. Christchurch Casino and Hagley Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Banh Mi Em - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Latimer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5-star luxury hotel near Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There are 11 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Rydges Latimer Christchurch. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Christchurch hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 42 for adults and NZD 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 42 for adults and NZD 24 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Latimer Christchurch to the airport?

Rydges Latimer Christchurch is 6.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Latimer Christchurch on May 24, 2026 start from CA $124, 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.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Latimer Christchurch.

How close is Rydges Latimer Christchurch to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (18-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 6.5 mi (16-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Latimer Christchurch, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 42 for adults and NZD 24 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 29 per day.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have a pool?

Rydges Latimer Christchurch does not have a pool.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Latimer Christchurch to downtown Christchurch?

Rydges Latimer Christchurch is 0.4 mi away from Christchurch.

Rydges Latimer Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rating would be five star except for your food in your restaurant. We had one dinner there included a lamb rump. It was absolutely tasteless. My chicken wrapped in prosciutto was only fair and I couldn’t finish it. The next evening we ate in the bar and the hamburger was inedible. Way too rich it seems to be filled with everything. I only wanted a hamburger. The staff at the desk was most helpful and we appreciate very much your having to pack all our things when we ended up in the hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large central modern hotel in great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous and professional Disappointed with restaurant menu however Ordered room service , burger with a salad The salad was $6.00 extra and wasn’t 2 tablespoons
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment, and it was by far the biggest hotel room we've ever been in, about 200 square metres (2200 sq ft). It occupies the whole of the 5th floor. Bedrooms were huge, lounge/kitchen/dining area was huge, the enclosed deck was huge. The dining table had seating for 10 people, plus there was another dining table for 4 people on the enclosed deck. Everything was spotless and new. No complaints at all. Would definitely go back.
Lounge area
Dining room
Enclosed deck
Bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rahul

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is walkable to the center shopping area with restaurant choices.. easy to get tours and taxi or shuttle service. The restaurant has a decent breakfast, but the lunch and dinner are very good.. the room was clean, but I don’t like carpeting and that could probably be updated and the bed I thought needed a new mattress.. but it was still comfortable. They do have a laundry room and a small gym so it was a good stay overall and reasonably priced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I think air conditioning would help. It was about 80 degrees in our room and with the one window to open it never cooled down. The black out curtains also did not completely close. Staff was great. An extra couple of towels would also be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
It was a good place to stay. The location was excellent. If you have breakfast included in your stay, be sure to bring documentation so they don’t charge you for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taylar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very pleasing and modern, offering an extremely comfortable bed and pillows. Wither bathroom was stylish and came with a great array of care products. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a wonderful variety of hot and cold foods with a highlight of fresh honeycomb! Conveniently located in Latimer Square, the French Connection shuttle stops right outside. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayuresh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Christchurch so the easy and central location of the hotel was the first plus. Everything was as expected- clean and quiet room and lot of towels. The bathroom was very clean also. Parking was safe. Breakfast had lot of choices and the poached eggs and hash browns were very good. Will recommend this hotel to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely room, really good breakfast buffet. Easy walk to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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