Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
Trafalgar Square, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map
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 en suite 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 travelling 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 minimise the nuisance to our guests. Some noise might occur during business hours from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. The refurbishment will be finalised by end of 2025.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
- JackieUnited Kingdom“An excellent location, short walk to town. The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good. We had evening meal as well which was also good.”
- BrigetteNew Zealand“The bar staff were fantastic and were very friendly and helpful. Conversing with them made the stay that much more enjoyable, thank you 😊”
- RoyNew Zealand“Excellent position, only 100 metres from pubs and restaurants, and then into the main shopping area. Beside the Cathedral and a short walk to the large Saturday market. Easy parking on the street, or in the Hotel’s secure car park.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Oceano Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
- Fitness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Malayalam
- Portuguese
- Tamil
- Filipino
Property practice
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 96. 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 and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots 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.
Cash Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-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.
A full payment will be requested on check in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is 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.
FAQs about Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Bike tours
- Fitness
- Temporary art galleries
- Swimming Pool
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Oceano Restaurant
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Guests staying at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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The prices at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is 600 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Suite
- Apartment