Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premier Exclusive
Two Bedroom Apartment
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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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, Hagley Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 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 BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Two Bedroom

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

Superior Twin Room

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

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 this property

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.
Rydges Latimer Christchurch's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Transitional Cathedral. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Riverside Market
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 29 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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

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 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 644 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Travelled 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