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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Christ Church Cathedral

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Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $125
includes taxes & fees
$109 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Enjoy your visit to Nelson with a stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Oceano, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 113 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (13 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Secured covered onsite self parking (NZD 10.00 per night)
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 5:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6297 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Sauna
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 28
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Oceano - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner.
Atom Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open select days.
Port O' Call - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open 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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children

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 June 10 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs NZD 10.00 per night
  • RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from October 01 to March 31

Policies

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rutherford Hotel Nelson does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Yes, there's free valet parking. RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Rutherford Hotel Nelson and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and swimming. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Yes, Oceano offers seafood.
What's the area around Rutherford Hotel Nelson like?
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is in Nelson City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Nelson Provincial Museum.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Once a grand hotel
This hotel is over 50 years old. When it was first built, it was probably the finest hotel in Nelson. Now it is showing its age. The location is convenient. My room was comfortable. It can use a modernisation.
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

chun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hotel is dated
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this hotel. Excellent facilities, staff are friendly, rooms are big and luxurious. In a great location walkable to everything but quiet. Have stayed here before and will stay here again.
Isabel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room in a very convenient location. Friendly helpful staff
Rachel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Annette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yuki, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Would have given 5 star except was told at check in that breakfast was complimentary only to be told at check out it wasn’t and was charged for it.
Elizabeth, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We had a nice stay
Tania, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, great facilities and close to everything
Stephen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great central location. Regularly come to the Rutherford. An old building but good size rooms, clean and great staff.
Annette, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Keita, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adequate in all ways.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top all round
Geoff, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location and Ease
Great location. Easy with bar and restaurant on site with friendly team / great service . Comfortable beds.
Jason, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Thomas, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff all very helpful and friendly. Bathroom shower screen useless, big puddles of water after each use.
Trish, 3-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Aging building, so a bit old fashioned. Mold needs to be addressed in the bathroom.
Annika, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Needs a refurb,large rooms close to city and dining areas.
LANCE, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice place, a little bit dated, but great location.
peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms a bit dated but comfortable
Lynne, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location Decor bit tired Not cheap
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, so close to town. The place was clean and tidy and room was a great size, we would definitely stay here again
Debbie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review