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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Christ Church Cathedral

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Reception
Triple Studio | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, seafood
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
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

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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 AED 471
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Why we love this property

Poolside summer haven
The seasonal outdoor pool at this hotel creates a perfect retreat, complete with loungers and umbrellas for shade and relaxation.
Culinary adventures
The hotel's restaurant serves seafood delights, complemented by a welcoming cafe and bar. Full breakfast includes vegan and vegetarian options.
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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1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Nelson Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lombardi's - ‬3 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. 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
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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
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.

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
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Rutherford Nelson Heritage
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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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Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely quiet stay right in the middle of town
Corralie, 1-night trip

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Location and ease

Easy
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Great central place to stay in Nelson. Quality facilities.
Troy, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location for hotel in Nelson town. Hotel rooms are dated for the price.
Rose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to town. Worked well for us.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

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 Exceptional

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Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great being so close to the city center , spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff
jane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and friendly and helpful staff. Some of the building is old and needing a revamp - which I think they are in the process of.
Janelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apart from poor breakfast offering, the Rutherford is an excellent place to stay in central Nelson.
David, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Terri, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nices room but front desk was not very inviting no hello just had find our own way to the room
Annette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place, a little bit dated, but great location.
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel and wonderful staff. The 24/7 service is much appreciated. Recommend the sajna in the gym and if you need a taxi to the hotel it can be arranged at reception. Oceano restaurant is fantastic but if fully booked I can highly recommend The Urban eatery!
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel is dated
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Shelley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient for bars and restaurants. Pleasant room and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed the Rutherford, comfortable and competitive with excellent service.
Kerry, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Thomas, 1-night trip

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