Popular LocationNelson Provincial Museum4 min walk
Popular LocationTrafalgar Park13 min walk
AirportNelson (NSN)12 min drive
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About this area
Nelson
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is located in Nelson City Centre, a walkable area in Nelson with good shopping. Queens Gardens and Natureland Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Nelson Market and Montgomery Square. Nelson Fun Park and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Eco-friendly Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with fitness centre
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. All 113 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences such as fridges and coffee makers. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, hairdryers and ironing boards.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. 42-inch Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Awards and affiliations
Green/Sustainable Property This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Contactless room service is available.
Safety measures
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (NZD 5.00 per night)
Valet parking on site (NZD 5.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10 AM: NZD 29.50 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
24-hour room service
Things to do
Fitness centre
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Fridge
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
Afrikaans
Chinese (Mandarin)
Dutch
English
Filipino
German
Hindi
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Business services
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massages
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: NZD 29.50 per person (approximately)
Self-parking fee: NZD 5.00 per night
Valet parking fee: NZD 5.00 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
One child 14 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
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
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
As of 21 May 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on 22 May 2022 start from NZ$193.00, including 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.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
Self parking is available for NZD 5.00 per night. Valet parking is available for NZD 5.00 per night.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Located in Nelson City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson Market and Montgomery Square are also within 10 minutes.
Yes, Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Rutherford Hotel Nelson cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
4.3
Excellent
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