Located in the city centre and a short walk to Riverside, Rydges Latimer Christchurch boasts free Wifi throughout the property as well as the local favorite Bloody Mary's restaurant. You can have an evening meal at Bloody Mary's Grill and Bar Restaurant, which offers fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. There is a wide selection of fine South Island wines and beer for you to enjoy and a 24-hour room service menu is available. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, sauna and the convenience of a 24-hour front desk. There is a dry cleaning service as well as guest laundry on site. All rooms are individually air-conditioned with a working desk, and tea-coffee making facility. Rydges Latimer is 15 minutes' walk from Christchurch Casino. Apollo Projects Stadium is a 10-minute drive away and Christchurch International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dhondup
    Australia Australia
    Location is excellent. Close to Christchurch Cathedral and market area.
  • Burchill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good position with parking so we could explore Christchurch. Comfortable room and helpful staff
  • Audrey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Terrific night at Rydges . Wish we could have stayed 2 nights. Audrey
  • A
    Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent with easy access and friendly staff
  • Liz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was beautifully clean and comfortable . The beds and pillows were great and it was so quiet .
  • Wendy
    Australia Australia
    Convenient location for exploring city but room faced main entrance to reception so so privacy without all curtains closed-very disappointed with location but everything else excellent.
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was nice, spacious, warm and comfortable. Would happily stay again.
  • Andy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was neat , clean and tidy. Mey my expectations.
  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    Easy location, 17min drive from hotel, very clean rooms, loved the decor of rooms nothing fancy but very clean and well finished. Main hotel reception, car park and bloody Mary's restaurant was lovely! Very decadent with design, the breakfast was...
  • Alissa
    Australia Australia
    Great location. We walked into town for a few drinks at the local bars and came back for an amazing steak dinner at Bloody Mary’s! So nice to pop ‘upstairs’ after dinner. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few hours

  • Is there parking available

    Parking is free on site for guests. Note that we do not reserve parking as this is first in first serve basis.
    Answered on 23 February 2021
  • Hey, I was just wondering if you had sky sport channels in the rooms?

    Yes we several Sky sport channels available in each room.
    Answered on 21 October 2021
  • Is there a balcony for the deluxe twin rooms or just for the deluxe king?

    Few of the Deluxe Twin rooms do have balcony,
    Answered on 4 February 2021
  • Do you require a vaccine pass to stay?

    Yes, the hotel requires valid NZ vaccine passes for all guests.
    Answered on 14 March 2022
  • Hi. We are wondering if you had a secure space to store 3 mountain bikes if we were to stay for 2 nights. Thanks Rach

    Yes, we have secured space to store mountain bikes. Please contact our friendly reception team when you arrive.
    Answered on 7 April 2022
  • Hi is the breakfast that’s included in the rate for 2 people and is it buffet?

    At this stage it will be buffet breakfast for 2 people if you booked in for 2 and have chosen the rate with breakfast included.
    Answered on 10 December 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bloody Mary's
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

Facilities of Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs NZD 25 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Italian

House rules
Rydges Latimer Christchurch takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBEftposCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 cancellation. For more information about flexible COVID cancellation and health & safety, please contact the Hotel directly to discuss or read our Terms of Use.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rydges Latimer Christchurch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Rydges Latimer Christchurch

  • Yes, Rydges Latimer Christchurch is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Rydges Latimer Christchurch is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Rydges Latimer Christchurch can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Rydges Latimer Christchurch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Rydges Latimer Christchurch include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Fitness

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch has 1 restaurant:

    • Bloody Mary's

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch is 600 yards from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.