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Rydges Latimer Christchurch

30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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About us

Perfectly positioned at the heart of the Garden City’s CBD, Rydges Latimer Christchurch is the city’s largest residential conference hotel and the closest hotel to the new ONE NZ Stadium making it the ultimate base for business, sport and entertainment alike. Boasting the largest in-hotel conference venues in Christchurch, Rydges Latimer offers an inspiring setting for every kind of event from conferences, conventions and seminars to weddings, receptions and social soirees. Our flexible spaces are a blank canvas, filled with natural light and designed to adapt to your needs, with capacity for up to 400 guests. Free Wi-Fi throughout ensures seamless connectivity, while our prime central location provides easy access to Christchurch’s must-see attractions. Our dedicated and professional event planners are on hand to assist with every detail, from catering menus to décor, ensuring a flawless experience that suits every style and budget. With our local expertise and nothing-left-to-afterthought service, we make it effortless for you to work productively, celebrate memorably, and impress at every turn.

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built2013
Renovated2020
Total meeting space12,184 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms175
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Qualmark New Zealand Limited
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Qualmark Enviro Silver Award Member of Soapaid and Hotel Weka programs Sustainable Tourism Certification

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
Sustainability level: Sustainable Tourism

Certification body: Ecotourism Australia

Issued: 2/5/2025 Expires: 6/30/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Nov 01 - Nov 30Feb 01 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - Jan 31Sep 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - May 30Dec 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,184 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,068.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
378 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
1,959.0 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
378 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
300 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400
Seating capacity
400
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
4,068.8 sq. ft.
88.6 x 45.9 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
350
-
240
-
350
210
-
192
1,959.0 sq. ft.
45.9 x 42.7 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
180
-
100
-
180
73
-
80
1,054.9 sq. ft.
45.9 x 23.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
100
-
60
-
100
50
-
48
1,054.9 sq. ft.
45.9 x 23.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
100
-
60
-
100
50
-
48
419.8 sq. ft.
21.3 x 19.7 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
40
20
30
-
40
24
16
24
452.1 sq. ft.
21.3 x 21.3 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
40
20
30
-
40
24
16
24
236.8 sq. ft.
13.1 x 18.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
12
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12
-
1,291.7 sq. ft.
-
10.5 ft.
150
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592.0 sq. ft.
-
8.5 ft.
30
18
30
-
30
20
16
24

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
175
Tax rate
15%

Location

Getting Here

Centrally located and overlooking the greenery of Latimer Square, the hotel lets you enjoy the city’s energy while still waking up to calm, park-side views.
Distance from airport 6.84 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( NZ$29.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

One New Zealand Stadium
Recreation
1 min
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Riverside Market
Shopping
1 km
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Latimer Square Park
Latimer Square Park
Park
1 min
The Rydges Latimer Hotel faces out onto the tranquil green space of Latimer Square. With its established trees the square creates a soothing back drop to the central location and is also host to a number of community run events.
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Historical landmark
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New Regent Street
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Isaac Theatre Royal
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Theater
5 mins
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Punting on the Avon
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Recreation
7 mins
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Additional Information

Additional details

Rydges Latimer Christchurch is focused on the preservation of the environment. We recognise and understand the key sustainability issues that face our local and global community. As a result, Rydges Latimer Christchurch has implemented a number of procedures to assist with the preservation of the environment. We are very proud to have received the Qualmark Enviro Silver award and be awarded a Sustainable Tourism Certification.

Rydges Latimer Christchurch Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Latimer Christchurch's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors
Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Strong focus on recycling and use of sustainable packaging

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Latimer Christchurch and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Latimer Christchurch's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rydges Latimer Christchurch developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
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