Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Property class: 4
Hotel with restaurant, near Christ Church Cathedral

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY800
CNY921 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Triple Studio

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, living room, and a TV.

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

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

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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
  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eight Plates - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Post boy - ‬8 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

Hotel size

    • 113 rooms

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

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

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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Oceano - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
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

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 37.50 for adults and NZD 18.75 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.

Property class

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
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Nelson
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

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

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9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered a great experience with a good breakfast, a Christmas dinner buffet, and a fantastic Oceano restaurant. (9 reviews)
  • The hotel has one of the better gym facilities among hotels. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was good with a lot of choice and a nice buffet. (4 reviews)
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