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Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Premier Exclusive
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area

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
  • 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

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premier Exclusive

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

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive King

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Two Bedroom

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Premier

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

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

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

  • 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

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. 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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 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 38 for adults and NZD 20 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
  • 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

  • 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 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

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 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 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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Rydges Latimer Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1009 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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kwok Ping Winnie

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

2/10 Terrible

stewart

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Five star hell

I doubt I could have had a worst experience in a premium hotel with the manager chucking me out at 10 am with a phone call and this is there policy well there are better places to stay with more friendly staff and managers so would not recommend here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room in a quiet neighborhood. Note that parking was extra but reasonable and easy to set up with an app.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey, Manassas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town.
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