Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Triple Studio | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas

Overlooking the Nelson Provincial Museum, Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers an eco-friendly retreat with a coffee shop, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Unwind in the sauna or take advantage of free WiFi and explore nearby Christ Church Cathedral. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Pool
Breakfast available
Parking available

￥19,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Tomorrow

Oct 2 - Oct 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

43 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Suite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

37 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

57 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

115 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nelson City Centre, a neighborhood in Nelson, Rutherford Hotel Nelson is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Nelson Market and Richmond Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nelson Provincial Museum and Tahunanui Beach Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Trafalgar Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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7010, Nelson, Trafalgar Square

What's nearby

Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Nelson Provincial Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Nelson Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪Hawker House - ‬3 min walk
‪Lombardi's - ‬3 min walk
‪Lambretta's Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve

Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum, Rutherford Hotel Nelson provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site seafood restaurant, Oceano, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and bicycle tour information
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 113 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.

Extra amenities include:

Childcare services and free infant beds
Free toiletries and hair dryers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Recycling, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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￥11,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured, uncovered self parking on site (NZD 10 per night)
Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (NZD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
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 (surcharge)
In-room crib
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 center
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (6,297 square feet 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
Elevator (39 inch wide door)
Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (28 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bathrobes
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

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
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

Renovations and closures

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

Swimming pool

The property will be renovating from June 10 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Dining venue(s)
Exterior
Fitness facilities
Front desk
Guestrooms
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Parking area

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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)

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

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to March 31

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson Heritage Hotel

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Nelson Rutherford Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on Oct 5, 2025 start from ￥16,997, excluding 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.

Is Rutherford Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Self parking is available for NZD 10.00 per night. Valet parking is available for NZD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rutherford Hotel Nelson located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park are also within 15 minutes.

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