Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Hotels
Rydges
8.8 (2480 reviews)
30 Latimer Square , Christchurch , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and convenient location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
TV outdated
Small bathrooms
Car park charges

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Clean and conveniently located. Some reviews mentioned sticky carpets.
Service
9.18
Friendly and helpful staff in most reviews, though some found the service less accommodating.
Location
9.22
Central location and easy accessibility to downtown.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were spacious but some described issues like small bathrooms and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.9
Modern amenities and good breakfast, although TV was outdated in some rooms.
Value for Money
8.66
Some reviews mentioned it being a bit expensive for the quality.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Generally positive feedback on food quality, particularly the breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall good experience with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 14:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Rydges Latimer Christchurch offers elegant rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and comfortable work desks. Some rooms even feature convenient kitchenettes for longer stays.

Dining Excellence

Indulge in delectable meals at Bloody Mary's Grill and Bar Restaurant, known for its use of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy a wide selection of South Island wines and beers while children under 12 receive discounted buffet breakfasts.

Convenience and Leisure

Benefit from hotel facilities like a fitness centre, sauna, and 24-hour room service. With a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning service, and guest laundry, Rydges Latimer ensures a stress-free stay for all guests.

Book now to experience unparalleled comfort and convenience at Rydges Latimer Christchurch.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

If you need to put your travel plans on hold, you can relax knowing you're covered with fully flexible cancelation. For more information about flexible COVID cancelation and health & safety, please contact the Hotel directly to discuss or read our Terms of Use.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs NZD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2480 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Melanie family_with_children de
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Ashlea solo_traveller nz
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Graeme solo_traveller au
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Mohammed Zarakhan family_with_children nz
9
Have to give free parking for the customers
Pros:

Room and facilities are good

Cons:

Dont have parking

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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WENDY family_with_children nz
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Danica solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great location beautiful room and view of the park

Cons:

Wish there were better gym facilities
The restaurant was expensive

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Sharleen family_with_children nz
9
Great stay, breakfast food selection was excellent, quiet and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Location, staff, onsite dining

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Shelley solo_traveller nz
9
Ticked all the boxes for a quick work trip
Pros:

Convenient for my conference, comfortable bed and a great shower

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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leon solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Room was brilliant and great breakfast.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Central location, great deal including breakfast and parking.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Adina family_with_children au
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah-Jane couple za
3
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Liz couple nz
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Sue Lyn family_with_children au
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller nz
10
3 night stay for All Black weekend. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Location to stadium and city.

Cons:

Breakfast was cold and had to ask for poached eggs.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Zac extended_group au
7
Only there for one night and checked in at 2am
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Staff member at check in took ages

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Bevan solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

It's in a great location, especially handy for the new stadium.

It also has a very good bar, work good live music and lots of TVs to watch sport.

Cons:

The hotel has very old TVs and you cannot connect to them in any way which was a bit annoying.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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John couple nz
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Gail solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Close to town centre

Cons:

It was a bit of a mix-up with keys, but the staff were nice and fixed it up. Paying for parking was a bit much.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Grace solo_traveller nz
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee