Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
Centrally located in Nelson, the 4-star Rutherford Hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets and the landmark cathedral. Guests will enjoy complimentary WiFi. The hotel has 113 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, which are decorated in a modern, contemporary style. Each room has a modern en suite bathroom with complimentary Manuka Spa Toiletries. Oceano Restaurant and Port O Call Bar are Open for Breakfast, Dinner, Bar Meals and Drinks. The Rutherford Hotel Nelson is well-placed for cycling and exploring the sandy beaches, blue seas and mountains of the surrounding area. A number of art galleries are also in the vicinity. - New and improved Rutherford Hotel Nelson - In an effort to better serve our guests, Rutherford Hotel Nelson is proud to announce a refurbishment project. Your stay will soon be even more enhanced by upgraded landscaping, guestrooms, lobby, restaurant and bar as well as a new gym and new conference rooms. We are excited to give our guests a better experience than ever before. Whether you will be travelling for business or for leisure, or coming to our hotel to host an event, the beautification will enhance your stay in Nelson. During the refurbishment process, the hotel will stay open, and we’ll try our best to minimise the nuisance to our guests. Some noise might occur during business hours from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. The refurbishment will be finalised by end of 2025.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 large double bed Bedroom 3 1 extra-large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kylie
New Zealand“Everything..staff were friendly..location was amazing..it had everything we needed”
Lucy
Australia“A beautiful building,very quiet rooms, with such comfy beds, good air conditioning and a big room, a nice bathroom with a shower bath & plenty of space for my stuff, & great rack for the clean towels at the end of the bath, & nice bright lighting...”
Steven Australia“top room corner floor, 270 degree views of harbour, location, friendliness”- Chris Australia“The staff were fabulous and very helpful. The room was spacious and the beds comfy.”
Angela New Zealand“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We stayed in the triple studio room which was a generous size for a family of four and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the pool, and the location was super close to town so was able to easily walk for a...”- Steven Australia“had best room, top floor - corner with 270 degree views of the bay and hills, quiet, helpful staff”
Nigel New Zealand“It was clean, comfortable and very relaxing. Very nice staff too.”- Shane New Zealand“Good buffet breakfast, the wife had a la carte eggs benny and also good”
Bez Australia“We love staying at the Rutherford. Its location is ideal for walking to gardens, restaurants and other attractions. The rooms are comfortable and it is great to have a bath available.”- Joanne New Zealand“Excellent location, so close to everything. Bed was very comfortable and great pillows!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Oceano Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 10 per day.
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
Wellness
- Fitness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Malayalam
- Portuguese
- Tamil
- Filipino
House rulesRutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Please not that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.
A full payment will be requested on check in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Suite
- Apartment
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Guests staying at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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Check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Bike tours
- Fitness
- Temporary art galleries
- Swimming Pool
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Oceano Restaurant
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is 600 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
