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Rydges Latimer Christchurch

30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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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 conferencing, 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 350 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: 6/30/2027

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Apr 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Nov 01 - Nov 30Feb 01 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Apr 01 - May 30Sep 01 - Oct 31Jan 01 - Jan 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)
Savoy Ballroom
4,068.8 sq. ft.
88.6 x 45.9 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
350
-
240
-
350
210
-
192
Savoy West
1,959.0 sq. ft.
45.9 x 42.7 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
180
-
100
-
180
73
-
80
Savoy 2
1,054.9 sq. ft.
45.9 x 23.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
100
-
60
-
100
50
-
48
Savoy East
1,054.9 sq. ft.
45.9 x 23.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
100
-
60
-
100
50
-
48
Windsor
419.8 sq. ft.
21.3 x 19.7 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
40
20
30
-
40
24
16
24
Clarendon
452.1 sq. ft.
21.3 x 21.3 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
40
20
30
-
40
24
16
24
Executive Boardroom
236.8 sq. ft.
13.1 x 18.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
12
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12
-
Foyer
1,291.7 sq. ft.
-
10.5 ft.
150
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Penthouse
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

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

One New Zealand Stadium

Recreation
1 min
Rugby union, football, rugby league, Esports, concerts, motorsports, tennis, boxing, exhibitions, business events and more can all be hosted at One New Zealand Stadium. Acoustics to rival the best arenas globally, every seat in the house delivering a wonderful view, enhanced technology, continuous concourses, 23 corporate suites, a large function lounge, terraces, 23 food and beverage outlets celebrating the best produce of the local region and a wide variety of premium and general admission seating options One New Zealand Stadium has the guest experience at its heart.
218 Madras Street
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Riverside Market

Riverside Market

Shopping
10 mins
In the heart of the CBD, overlooking the Avon River we proudly bring you Riverside Market, a 7-day indoor farmers' market selling local produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, coffee and more. Alongside the market is Riverside Lanes, a destination boutique shopping experience with major fashion brands confirmed and even more dining options to add to those at the market.
Corner Lichfield Street & Oxford Terrace
Christchurch, NZ
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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.
Latimer Square
Christchurch, NZ 8011
Christchurch Tram

Christchurch Tram

Recreation
2 mins
The Christchurch Tram offers a unique experience combining history and sightseeing. The Restaurant Tram is also available for those wishing to view the city while enjoying their evening meal.
New Regent Street
Christchurch, NZ
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New Regent Street

New Regent Street

Shopping
5 mins
New Regent Street is Christchurch's only complete heritage streetscape. With a distinctive pastel colour palette and beautiful Spanish Mission architecture, you can enjoy a range of boutique shops from gourmet fudge and cookies through to a diamond jeweler.
New Regent Street
Christchurch, NZ 8011
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Isaac Theatre Royal

Theater
5 mins
Magnificent, unique and unforgettable, the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch is a 106 year old historic Edwardian heritage theatre with between 1250 - 1290 seats over three levels.
145 Gloucester Street
Christchurch, NZ 8011
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Punting on the Avon

Punting on the Avon

Recreation
7 mins
Enjoy the beautiful Christchurch Botanical Gardens while being guided along the Avon River on an authentic Edwardian punting tour.
Corner Oxford Terrace & Worcester Street
Christchurch, NZ
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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.

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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.
https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/new-zealand/latimer-christchurch/sustainability/
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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