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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Christ Church Cathedral

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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
The current price is $124
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15

Why we love this property

Culinary adventures
The hotel's restaurant serves seafood delights, complemented by a welcoming cafe and bar. Full breakfast includes vegan and vegetarian options.
Poolside summer haven
The seasonal outdoor pool at this hotel creates a perfect retreat, complete with loungers and umbrellas for shade and relaxation.
Cozy slumber suite
Bathrobes await in every guestroom, along with pillow menus for personalized comfort. A minibar and 24-hour room service satisfy late-night cravings.

Room options

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

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Vic Mac's Brew Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ChokDee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

When you stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. 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. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 113 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (NZD 10.00 per night)
    • Secured uncovered onsite valet parking (NZD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Bed sheets provided

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

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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.

National rating

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

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

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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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Reviews

Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy location - comfortable bed friendly team
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed / handy location
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless rooms quietness and friendly helpful staff
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. A bit dated but still very pleasant. The corner room had a lovely view and very spacious. Over,all, a wonderful hotel experience.
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed / good service
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice big room. Great to have a bath and shower. Good for restaurants, cathedral and central Nelson, thsnkyou
Mr T, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was large, clean and comfortable. Great view and was quiet. Air con worked great, but also could open windows if needed. Lovely pool area for an inner city hotel. Also great location as close to everything
Looking towards water
Looking toward cathedral
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great stay and very central to everything walking distance
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A lovely hotel and the staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Louisa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly team easy location
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Was Easey to walk to town and dining options close nice place to stay
David, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Kousik, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable stay
Carey, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfy room
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel is in a great location for exploring Nelson, we parked on the street outside the hotel which was free and was always able to find a space Rooms are quite dated but were clean and comfortable and a good size. We were really disappointed to find the pool closed for maintenance whilst we stayed as this was one of the reasons we chose the hotel. The coffee shop in the hotel was disappointing but there are lots of better options within walking distance.
Gemma, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, good gym and sauna and a beautiful building. Great coffee in cafe downstairs would definitely stay here again
Cyrus, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location & nice & quiet
Corralie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, bed and pillows very comfy, lovely foyer, great location, walkable to shops and eateries, friendly staff
Annaliese, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and comfortable stay.
Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops.
Heather, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and comfortable room

Great location and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and had good facilities.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very central Hotel.
Debbie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A nice hotel with staff who worked to make our needs were met. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Easy on-site parking.
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Highly recommend it for anyone staying in Nelson. One of thr better gym facilities that you will find at a hotel. An old lady that has continued to upgrade and move with the times. Will definitely be back
BONGAI, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and staff
Teresa, 3-night trip