Overlooking the Nelson Provincial Museum, Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers an eco-friendly retreat with a coffee shop, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Unwind in the sauna or take advantage of free WiFi and explore nearby Christ Church Cathedral. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Gym
Pool
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Valet parking
Self parking
Seasonal outdoor pool
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
In-room childcare
24-hour business center
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
$119 nightly
The total price is $137
$137 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Triple Studio
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
463 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Quadruple Suite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
398 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
291 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
291 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Local meal delivery service
291 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Centre of New Zealand Monument - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Nelson Hospital - 20 min walk - 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.
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
Uncovered self parking costs NZD 10.00 per night
Uncovered valet parking costs NZD 10 per night with in/out privileges
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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. Self parking costs NZD 10.00 per night. Valet parking costs NZD 10 per night. 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 6 minutes' walk from Nelson Market.
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The on-site dining options, including room service and restaurants, offered excellent food and convenient 24/7 service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Great place to stay
Ingrid
2-night trip
10/10
Lovely quiet stay right in the middle of town
Corralie
1-night trip
10/10
Great location & nice & quiet
Corralie
2-night trip
10/10
Great location and comfy room
Debbie
1-night trip
8/10
Nice stylish hotel
Ric
1-night trip
10/10
Great location and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and had good facilities.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Kousik
2-night trip
8/10
Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops.
Heather
2-night trip
8/10
Great location. Grand hotel in middle of Nelson. Have stayed there a few times over the years, usually to trest ourselves after hiking or cycling trips. Always a pleasure.
Frank
2-night trip
10/10
Great hotel. Ok town.
Scott
1-night trip
10/10
Rutherford Hotel was better than our expectations. Beautiful foyer, great staff and great staff. Our room was on the 8th floor with a lovely view. Would highly recommend.
Jan
1-night trip
10/10
Well appointed comfortable room close to the heart of Nelson. There's limited free on street parking for guests, but cheap alternative paid parking is also available nearby.
Victoria
2-night trip
10/10
Great location, old style elegance to the hotel, great amenities (pool, sauna, gym). Note tour buses sta y here.
Keith
3-night trip
10/10
It is constantly feeling delighted to stay at Rutherford Nelson Hotel. People at the hotel are helpful and friendly. They are amazing people.
Siu Moon Leo
2-night trip
8/10
Was Easey to walk to town and dining options close nice place to stay
David
4-night trip
10/10
Great central place to stay in Nelson. Quality facilities.
Troy
3-night trip
10/10
The Customer Service was great. The staff knew what they were doing and were very helpful.
SUSAN
1-night trip
10/10
So easy to get to, right in town. Fantastic staff. Just a bit dated.
Rachel
1-night trip
8/10
Restaurant Staff was super friendly and kind. Front desk was also very helpful in suggesting a place to eat.
Rishi
1-night trip
10/10
Family holiday, had 2 interleading rooms and were great. Hotel staff were helpful and service great
Chris
3-night trip
10/10
Great staff, really went the extra mile for us.
Carl
3-night trip
8/10
We were able to check-in early which was great. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful.
Overall great accommodation and handy to everything.
Jane
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Andrea
2-night trip
10/10
Clean and tidy room. Very helpful staff
Jonathan
1-night trip
10/10
Did the job, lovely room, comfortable bed, and nice people work here