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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Provincial Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

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 Wi-Fi

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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Studio

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rutherford Hotel Nelson. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Flamedaisy Glass Design. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at Oceano
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and bike rentals
  • Steps from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes by foot from Nelson Provincial Museum
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6297 square feet (585 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rutherford Hotel Nelson. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nelson hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Oceano - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner.
Atom Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open select days.
Port O' Call - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (NZD 10 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (NZD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Atom Cafe
  • Oceano
  • Port O' Call

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,297 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (70 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during October, May, June, July, August, and September:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 13 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 10.00 per night
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: NZD 10 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open October 01 and close March 31.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 13 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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

Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 637 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

GODFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, very nice staff, everything nearby, perfect location for a stay in Nelson!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed / handy location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless rooms quietness and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall our stay was very comfortable, we had a lovely bright corner room, the staff was very kind and helpful with every detail, and the room was clean with comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located to restaurants and shops. Beautiful hotel with several eating options. The staff was very informative and friendly. The room itself was wonderful with great views. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, good service, large room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. A bit dated but still very pleasant. The corner room had a lovely view and very spacious. Over,all, a wonderful hotel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff. Beautiful hotel. Nice breakfast buffet. They stored our suitcases free of charge for four days while we tramped the trails. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at the Rutherford. Never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome check in, car parking on site, spacious room, clean, well equipped, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and room. Friendly & helpful staff. Location is within a 5 minute walk to several restaurants and stores, 5-10 minute walk to large grocery store, and 10-15 minute walk to main bus depot. Overall, a very good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed / good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice big room. Great to have a bath and shower. Good for restaurants, cathedral and central Nelson, thsnkyou
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and very central to everything walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff, food was ok but rooms are tired
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel and the staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was Easey to walk to town and dining options close nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is a bit old especially mattresses that feel uncomfortable and may have outlasted the nice 1950s Mercedes 230SL that is displayed in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was large, clean and comfortable. Great view and was quiet. Air con worked great, but also could open windows if needed. Lovely pool area for an inner city hotel. Also great location as close to everything
Looking towards water
Looking toward cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kousik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024