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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Nelson

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
Premium Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Daily full breakfast (NZD 34.50 per person)
Lobby

Overview of Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationKush - Organic Fairtrade Coffee3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMcDonald's3 min walk
  • Popular LocationChrist Church Cathedral3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Provincial Museum4 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 5:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 AM–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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

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, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

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 Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on Apr 23, 2024 start from $103.49, 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 456 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber Jane, Rebecka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel, no complaints thank you : I’m definitely staying again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had best room 917 Thanks Lamb meal excellent No smoking on property, I had to walk too far
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023