What makes it 84% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and central Latimer Square setting boost solo safety; free fast Wi-Fi, gym and sauna aid work or fitness, while Christchurch Tram stop 410 m away eases independent touring.
Latimer Square: 110m (2 min walk)
Public green space ideal for sunrise yoga or people-watching.
Tip: Visit early to enjoy quiet mornings and local artwork installations.
Cardboard Cathedral: 200m (3 min walk)
Unique transitional cathedral made from cardboard after the 2011 earthquake.
Tip: Drop in free; check service times for music events.
Riverside Market: 880m (11 min walk)
Indoor market with local food stalls and artisanal goods.
Tip: Try fresh coffee at C1 Espresso and local cheeses.
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: 1.0 km (12 min walk)
Contemporary New Zealand and international art in a light-filled gallery.
Tip: Join a free guided tour on Wednesdays.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the property.
Gym:
24/7 fitness centre with cardio machines and free weights.
Luggage storage:
Store bags at no extra cost before check-in or after check-out.
Garden terrace:
Outdoor terrace and garden area for relaxation and work breaks.
Breakfast buffet:
Buffet breakfast served from 7:00–10:00 AM; NZD 39 per person.
Bloody Mary’s Bar & Restaurant:
Steakhouse with an international menu; charges apply for meals and drinks.
Private parking:
On-site self-parking available for a daily fee.
Laundry and dry cleaning:
On-site laundry services available at additional cost.
Stair-free main entrance and elevators to all floors; service animals allowed; 24-hour front desk.

Shelley Cholmondeley
Very clean, modern rooms and amenities. Close to city sites. All staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful from reception to the restaurant especially Jun who I only had the pleasure of emailing but super helpful with any request we had. Thanks Rydges team, outstanding!
po peter
I would like to give special recognition to Nama, one of the hotel staff members. He provided outstanding service throughout my stay. Nama was professional, attentive, and genuinely helpful. His positive attitude and efficient assistance made my experience at the hotel even better. Thank you, Nama, for your excellent service!
iris
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. I want to give special thanks to Lama at the reception. He was incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful. He went above and beyond to assist us and solved our problems quickly and professionally. His outstanding service made our stay much smoother and truly memorable.
sandip Bharati
Had a really good experience at Rydges Latimer Christchurch with my Lion group from Taiwan. I was struggling to find a place to park the coach, and Lama from the Front Office came out straight away to help. He showed me the possible parking spots and then personally guided my group through reception to the restaurant. Even though he was busy at the front desk, he still made sure everything went sm...
Wade Kelly
Great location but the room needs some love. I spoke with the manager and reported the following. He weived the parking fee but that resolution isn't sufficient for me to want to stay there again. The room is fine. Nothing fancy, but it does the trick. The problems were related to cleaning, maintenance, and internet. I found multiple long hairs on the bathroom floor and whiskers on the vanity. Th...
Address: 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Take a taxi from Christchurch International Airport (approx. 20 mins, 11 km) to the hotel.
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