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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with free valet parking

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Living area
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
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

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
The current price is P7,850
P9,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16

Room options

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Bathroom

Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private kitchen

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

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Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 57 sq m
  • 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
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 4 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 6 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Trafalgar Park
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum, Rutherford Hotel Nelson provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site seafood restaurant, Oceano, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking, plus self parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and bicycle parking
  • A front-desk safe, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 113 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles, and heating

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

Property amenities

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Atom Cafe
  • Oceano
  • Port O' Call

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,297 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

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 the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to March 31
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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

Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

As of Feb 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on Feb 15, 2025 start from P 7,849.59, 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.

Is Rutherford Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rutherford Hotel Nelson located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park are also within 15 minutes.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 530 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely short stay My only dislike was the shower spraying water all over the floor of the bathroom, difficult to avoid. Otherwise was spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Walkable to restaurants Cons: we had to park on street, hotel was being renovated and the elevator didn’t work one day. Also, the bathroom not designed well. Couldn’t get the soap or shampoo out of their containers, the sink faucet barely cleared the sink rim, there was no shower grab bar and I slipped getting out of the too tall bathtub and hit my head, the door of the shower opened inward so there was very little room to maneuver. Poorly designed and dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ciarrah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property felt like a scam. “Parking available” was BS. you get unsecured street parking (if you’re lucky to find a spot) or you can pay to park in a lot that’s still far from the hotel doors. The walls of the building were crumbling and the whole place was in piss poor condition. There was a stain on our carpet and we had to ask a manager to change the sheets in our room because it smelled like someone peed in it. Such a waste of so much money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, old style elegance to the hotel, great amenities (pool, sauna, gym). Note tour buses sta y here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sallie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was close to town, which was good. Bed was comfortable. Room was a reasonable size. Bathroom was small and smelly with no extractor fan. Parking was below par considering we had to pay extra for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay right in town. Hotel is getting a little tired but is still comfortable and tidy. Free parking available. Competitive pricing from other accommodation options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Stale chippys in the mini bar - still charged for this even after complaining at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check-in early which was great. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful. Overall great accommodation and handy to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, we had a king and single share room both beds were A comfortable and the pillows and linen were top notch. Shower/bath was fantastic. Window view was great. Friendly staff and interesting interior. Easy parking around back of building for $10 that was gated. Windows don’t open. Breakfast a bit on the pricey side. Eaton mess dessert a total let down after a fantastic club sandwich. Only one lift working. Pool not heated so really pointless in the South Island as freezing temperatures in summer, this was a drawing card to book so disappointing for child.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, really went the extra mile for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not go to the restaurant again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kousik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was of excellent standard. The choice of type of pillow was appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rishi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant Staff was super friendly and kind. Front desk was also very helpful in suggesting a place to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heide-Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No answer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was enjoyable and historic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for hotel in Nelson town. Hotel rooms are dated for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024