Nelson City Centre stay.With a stay at this Nelson City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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
4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Nelson
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center 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
Meeting rooms
Charging station for electric cars
Business center (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 bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free valet parking on site
Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 10 per night)
RV/bus/truck 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
Things to do
Gym
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Free crib
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
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 available
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 cribs (infant beds)!
Property 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: approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and 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 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 accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
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
How close is Rutherford Hotel Nelson to the airport?
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is 4.6 mi (12-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on May 4, 2024 start from $102.49, excluding 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.
Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Rutherford Hotel Nelson.
How close is Rutherford Hotel Nelson to the beach?
This hotel is 3.1 mi (10-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.
Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rutherford Hotel Nelson, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
This hotel offers free valet parking. Self parking is available for NZD 10.00 per night.
Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool?
Rutherford Hotel Nelson features an outdoor pool.
Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a restaurant?
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is home to Oceano, which features seafood.
Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Rutherford Hotel Nelson to downtown Nelson?
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is 0.4 mi away from Nelson.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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10 - Excellent
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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
Debbie
Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Feb 1, 2024
Fantastic location, so close to town. The place was clean and tidy and room was a great size, we would definitely stay here again
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
A great place to stay, excellent staff, nothing is a bother.
Good breakfast.
This place is not over the top but I have stayed there 3 times in the last 12 months and always good