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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with free valet parking

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Premium Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds
Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationNelson Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital3 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)13 min drive

Room options

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Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson puts you in the heart of Nelson, within steps of Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free valet parking. .The restaurant, Oceano, serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. Port O' Call is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 5:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Nelson City Centre hotel include Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 6 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Sprig & Fern Hardy St - 7 min walk
  • Burger Culture - 4 min walk
  • Pizza Hut - 6 min walk
  • Domino's - 7 min walk

About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Eco-certified Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with free valet parking
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. The eco-certified Rutherford Hotel Nelson also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nelson hotel.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Atom Cafe
  • Oceano
  • Port O' Call

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 10.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • One child aged 14 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Rutherford Hotel Heritage Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Heritage Hotel
Rutherford Nelson
Rutherford Nelson Heritage
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Rutherford Hotel
Nelson Rutherford Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on 15 June 2024 start from AU$180.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Yep, Rutherford Hotel Nelson has free valet parking. A secured covered self car park is also available for NZD 10.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

The closest beach to Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Tahunanui Beach Reserve (3.8 km).

Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Rutherford Hotel Nelson has an outdoor pool.

Is Rutherford Hotel Nelson family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rutherford Hotel Nelson is a hit with families.

Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

No, Rutherford Hotel Nelson does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 459 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit dated but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Good location Decor bit tired Not cheap
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Fantastic location, so close to town. The place was clean and tidy and room was a great size, we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for bars and restaurants. Pleasant room and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am staying at the Rutherford frequently as I work from home but 4 nights a week my landlords children arrive so my business pays for my accommodation to remotely work. The wifi is great the housekeeping is the best I’ve experienced. I struggle with not having a microwave but the mini bar has healthy options to choose from. I highly recommend this hotel. Alice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Namlee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was good but very old building and facility
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed the pool and having a view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024