Summary:

Stay in the heart of Christchurch at Latimer Retreat, a modern 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with your own secure carpark and just 400m from One NZ Stadium.



With space for up to 4 guests, it's the perfect base for rugby weekends, concerts, business trips, and getaways.



Walk to the stadium, cafés, restaurants, and the city centre, then return to the comfort of a stylish, fully equipped home with fast Wi-Fi, quality furnishings, and everything you need for a relaxing stay.



The Space:

Latimer Retreat is a comfortable, well-presented two-bedroom apartment designed to make staying in central Christchurch easy.



The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area provides a welcoming space to relax between adventures, while the private balcony gives you your own outdoor space and a city outlook.



With two separate bedrooms, the apartment works particularly well for couples travelling together, friends, small families and business travellers who want the convenience of staying together while still having their own rooms.



One of the real advantages of Latimer Retreat is its location. Leave your vehicle securely parked in your dedicated garage carpark and explore much of central Christchurch on foot.



Latimer Square is around the corner, Te Kaha Stadium is only a short walk away, and many of Christchurch’s restaurants, cafés, bars, shopping and attractions are within easy reach.



Who is it ideal for:

✔ Couples & friends – two separate bedrooms and a central base for a Christchurch city break.

✔ Concert & sporting event guests – stay within a short walk of Te Kaha Stadium and avoid the hassle of event-day parking.

✔ Business travellers – unlimited Wi-Fi, a convenient CBD location and easy access to the central city.

✔ Small families – space for up to four guests, with a full kitchen and laundry facilities for a comfortable stay.

✔ Road trippers & rental-car travellers – enjoy a CBD location without giving up the convenience of your own dedicated secure garage carpark.

✔ Christchurch explorers – park the car and discover much of the central city on foot.



What you'll find at Latimer Retreat:



Bedroom One

- Queen bed

- Bed linen and towelling provided

- Bedside lighting

- Wardrobe with hangers



Bedroom Two

- Queen bed

- Bed linen and towelling provided

- Bedside tables and lighting

- Large wardrobe with hangers

- Clothes drawers/storage



Living Area

- Comfortable lounge seating

- Smart TV

- Unlimited Wi-Fi

- Heat pump for year-round comfort

- Open-plan living

- Direct access to the private balcony

- City outlook



Kitchen & Dining

- Full-size oven

- Cooktop

- Fridge

- Nespresso coffee machine and pods

- Coffee, sugar, tea provided

- Salt and pepper provided

- Microwave

- Dishwasher

- Kettle

- Toaster

- Crockery

- Cutlery

- Glassware

- Pots, pans and other cooking essentials



Bathroom

- Modern bathroom

- Shower

- Toilet

- Fresh towels

- Shampoo, Conditioner and Bodywash



Private Balcony

- Private outdoor space

- Outdoor seating

- City outlook



Laundry

- Washing machine

- Laundry Powder

- Iron and Ironing Board



Secure Garage Parking:

A real advantage of staying in central Christchurch is having your own dedicated secure garage carpark included with your stay.

Arrive, park securely and explore much of the CBD on foot. Your allocated space means there’s no need to search for street parking each time you return to the apartment.



Guest Access:

Guests have private access to the entire two-bedroom apartment and private balcony for the duration of their stay.



You’ll also have access to your dedicated secure garage carpark, giving you the convenience of having your vehicle onsite without needing to rely on central-city street parking.



The apartment offers self check-in, allowing you to arrive independently using the detailed arrival instructions provided before your stay.



The Neighborhood:

Latimer Retreat puts you right in the heart of central Christchurch.

Beautiful Latimer Square is just around the corner, while Te Kaha Stadium is only a short walk away – making the apartment particularly convenient if you’re visiting Christchurch for a concert, sporting event or major event.



From here, you can easily explore the evolving central city on foot, including restaurants, cafés, bars, shopping, markets, entertainment and some of Christchurch’s best-known attractions.



Approximate walking times:

- Latimer Square – 1 minute

- Te Kaha Stadium – 2 minutes

- Cardboard Cathedral – 5 minutes

- Christchurch Bus Interchange – 8 minutes

- Riverside Market – 12 minutes

- Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre – 12 minutes



Whether you’re heading out for breakfast, attending an event, meeting friends for dinner or spending the day exploring Christchurch, you’ll have plenty within easy reach.



Getting Around:

One of the best things about staying at Latimer Retreat is how little you’ll need your car once you arrive.



Much of central Christchurch can be explored on foot, with restaurants, cafés, shopping, attractions and entertainment within easy walking distance.



The Christchurch Bus Interchange is also approximately an eight-minute walk away, providing easy access to public transport around the wider city.

If you’re travelling by car, you’ll have the convenience of your own dedicated secure garage carpark at the apartment – a valuable feature for an inner-city Christchurch stay.



Park up, leave the car behind and enjoy exploring the city on foot.



Other Things to Note:

Latimer Retreat is an inner-city apartment, so guests should expect the normal sights and sounds that come with staying in the heart of Christchurch.



The apartment accommodates a maximum of four guests, across one queen bed and one double bed.



Please note:

- No pets

- No parties or events

- No smoking or vaping inside the apartment

- Please be considerate of neighbouring residents, particularly when arriving home in the evening

- Detailed arrival and secure parking instructions will be provided before check-in



We’re always just a message away if you need anything during your stay.



Interaction with Guests:

This is a self check-in property, so we’ll leave you to enjoy your stay in peace, but we’re always here if you need us.



Airbnb message is our preferred way to get in touch and is the quickest way for us to assist you. Our inbox is monitored by both your host and the Southern BnB operations team, so your message can be picked up and responded to even if one of us isn’t immediately available.



Airbnb messaging also offers translation support, which helps us communicate clearly with our international guests.



For urgent situations where messaging isn’t suitable, you’re welcome to call.



We’ve also created a detailed guest book with everything you need for your stay, along with local recommendations, useful information and tips for exploring Christchurch.