Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
Trafalgar Square, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
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 private 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 traveling 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 minimize the nuisance to our guests. Some noise might occur during business hours from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. The refurbishment will be finalized by end of 2025.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Melanie
New Zealand“The hotel is gorgeous, comfortable and well positioned. I hadn't been there since the 90's and it didn't disappoint. The staff were as friendly and as helpful as I remember.”
Dengon
United States of America“Location and the breakfast options. We love the late check-in availability !”- Klara New Zealand“Location, cleanliness and comfort. Plenty of free parking in front of the hotel.”
- Jin New Zealand“This heritage hotel is in a perfect location close to the centre of town. The room was immaculately clean (and I’m a clean freak when it comes to hotels). Good value for money. Lovely staff. Dinner at Oceano restaurant was wonderful - a very good...”
Suzanne New Zealand“Walk to galleries, markets, restaurants, shops. Options to dine in.”- DDiana New Zealand“I didn't have breakfast. I would make the comment that the food that should have been warm for the conference was cold.”
- Taua New Zealand“The option of the conjoining room. Staff were wonderful and reception was welcoming”
Judith New Zealand“We had a beautiful view of the cathedral which was spectacular at night I left togs and a charger but they were kept safely for me”- Ruth New Zealand“All staff were very friendly and helpful. We absolutely loved our stay with Rutherford Hotel”
- Jackie
United Kingdom“An excellent location, short walk to town. The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good. We had evening meal as well which was also good.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Booking for our Anniversary- is it possible to get a late check out?
Late checks out are subject to availability, please check with our reception team upon arrivalAnswered on 28 December 2020any deluxe rooms
We have deluxe suites.Answered on 18 May 2022Need adjoining rooms with door in between rooms. Spent time in in 2016 in just so an arrangement. If we can it’d be good.
We have interconnecting rooms in the Hotel, these are subject to availability.Answered on 23 May 2021Will your pool be heated if we stay October8-10. what temp is it usually.Also is a sauna available? Thankyou,
Our outdoor swimming pool isn't heated, unfortunately the our swimming pool doesn't open until after Labour weekend, if we are still in Alert Level 2,..Answered on 20 September 2021Is there a buffet breakfast
Depending on our occupancy levels we will have a buffet breakfast, please note however this is only available during COVID-19 Alert Level 1Answered on 2 March 2021Hi, are you still doing buffet breakfast?
Yes, we are doing buffet breakfast in orange settings.Answered on 22 April 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Oceano Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/Champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fenced pool
- Fitness
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- 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 all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It's 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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The prices at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Quad
- Suite
- Apartment
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bike tours
- Fitness
- Temporary art galleries
- Swimming pool
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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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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Oceano Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
