Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property
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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premier Exclusive | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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
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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premier Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Exclusive

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

Superior Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Two Bedroom

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

Executive Premier

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premier Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Premier One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Superior King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Two Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Rydges Latimer Christchurch offers 175 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
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 such as 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
  • On-site 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 centre, 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 a 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.

Languages

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

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 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bloody Marys

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 per cent 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.

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: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from 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 per cent

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 612 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Stored my luggage for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice restaurant/bar and a great location. Bathroom is too small and only having instant coffee in the room was a disappointment as well as no smart TV. The gym was very tight. The laundry facilities were excellent and very reasonable at $2 per wash and $2 per dry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Comfy, quiet & a very nice buffet breakfast. Also a short walk to the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a meeting place for a tour.A good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-proportioned rooms. Excellent restaurant and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025