Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
About this property
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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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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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“Location and the breakfast options. We love the late check-in availability !” - Carolina New Zealand“The Hotel is very close to everything, in walking distance, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. I have stayed at this hotel 3 times and would highly recommend to friends and family. It was awesome stay.”
- Brett New Zealand“Great central location, friendly staff…The beds were very comfortable beds.”
- David New Zealand“Great location, loads of space in the rooms and a big bed, the staff were also really helpful, particularly when we had to change our plans part way through our stay.”
Karen New Zealand“Great service from the bar staff, location to town is very very good.”- Shannon New Zealand“Clean, comfortable, great location. I had the best sleep in the most comfortable bed!! Friendly professional staff. Will be back!”
Judith New Zealand“It was a lovely venue for my daughter 40th birthday”- Donegan New Zealand“Really nice hotel in the centre of Nelson. Easy walking to everything. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.”
- Veart New Zealand“The staff were excellent. friendly and accomodating”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Oceano Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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 print
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.
