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Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property
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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Two Bedroom Apartment
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
View from room

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two sinks, and a vanity with toiletries.

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two sinks, and a vanity with toiletries.

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Two Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Exclusive

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

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Premier

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Restaurant is quite good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean, we stayed on three different occasions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elgan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and great breakfast! Will definitely stay here the next time in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Spacious room. Extremely comfortable bed. Helpful front desk staff. Breakfast could have been more extensive, plus housekeeping was slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was terrific and staff made the stay wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel. Clean and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good stay, nice hotel. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice dinner, great mattresses. Awesome Location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HÃ¥kan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Food excellent, esp steaks. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

8/10 Good

azna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and bed was really comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exceptional. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026