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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with a fitness centre

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €142
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom

Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 4 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 6 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Trafalgar Park
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum, Rutherford Hotel Nelson provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site seafood restaurant, Oceano, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Bike parking, a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 113 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles and heating

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, Portuguese, 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
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (NZD 10 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (NZD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,297 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (70 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

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 the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during October, May, June, July, August and September:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 10 June 2024 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 10.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 10 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 01 October to 31 March
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Rutherford Hotel Heritage Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Heritage Hotel
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Rutherford Nelson Heritage
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Nelson Rutherford Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

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

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on 23 Mar 2025 start from €142.20, 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 Rutherford Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Self-parking is available for NZD 10.00 per night. Valet parking is available for NZD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rutherford Hotel Nelson located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 535 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ric

Nice stylish hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Great location and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kousik

Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Great location, old style elegance to the hotel, great amenities (pool, sauna, gym). Note tour buses sta y here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Clean and tidy room. Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rishi

Restaurant Staff was super friendly and kind. Front desk was also very helpful in suggesting a place to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Great staff, really went the extra mile for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

We were able to check-in early which was great. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful. Overall great accommodation and handy to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

This was a great place to stay for Christmas. The Christmas dinner buffet was a great experience since we were from out of town. The staff were great and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Was Easey to walk to town and dining options close nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Did the job, lovely room, comfortable bed, and nice people work here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for hotel in Nelson town. Hotel rooms are dated for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

The hotel was of excellent standard. The choice of type of pillow was appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Had a lovely short stay My only dislike was the shower spraying water all over the floor of the bathroom, difficult to avoid. Otherwise was spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Good stay right in town. Hotel is getting a little tired but is still comfortable and tidy. Free parking available. Competitive pricing from other accommodation options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

It was enjoyable and historic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Norikazu

Room was clean and nice. Room furniture and bathroom show sign of aging. AC worked really well. I can see this was such a nice hotel in 40-50 years ago. Supermarket was walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

We enjoyed an excellent experience of the room, staff and facilities during our stay at the Rutherford.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Apart from poor breakfast offering, the Rutherford is an excellent place to stay in central Nelson.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maggi

Good distance to town. Polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

We had a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sallie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was close to town, which was good. Bed was comfortable. Room was a reasonable size. Bathroom was small and smelly with no extractor fan. Parking was below par considering we had to pay extra for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Close to CBD, walking distance to bars & restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Would not go to the restaurant again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025