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 (Lunch & Dinner) and Port O Call Bar are currently closed. Limited room service meals are available. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Nelson, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dengon
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and the breakfast options. We love the late check-in availability !
  • Klara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, cleanliness and comfort. Plenty of free parking in front of the hotel.
  • Neil
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An elegant hotel from yesteryear. Spacious public areas. Helpful staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Oceano Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 10 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 119. 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.

Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
14 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 55 per child, per night

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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

  • Room options at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel include:

    • Twin

  • Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Oceano Restaurant

  • 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.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 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.

  • Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Fitness
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool