Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Coupland's Bakeries - 6 min walk
Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - 7 min walk
Tasty Tucker Bakery - 7 min walk
Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - 5 min walk
About this property
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Enjoy your visit to Nelson with a stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Oceano, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Oceano – This restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner.
Atom Cafe – This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open selected days.
Port O' Call – This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
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 10 June 2024 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Dining venue
Exterior
Fitness facilities
Front desk
Guestrooms
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parking
Covered self-parking costs NZD 10.00 per night
RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
The seasonal pool is open from October 01 to March 31
Policies
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rutherford Hotel Nelson does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Yes, there's free valet parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Rutherford Hotel Nelson and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and swimming. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Rutherford Hotel Nelson?
Yes, Oceano offers seafood.
What's the area around Rutherford Hotel Nelson like?
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is in Nelson City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Nelson Provincial Museum.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Gurpreet
Gurpreet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
Once a grand hotel
This hotel is over 50 years old. When it was first built, it was probably the finest hotel in Nelson. Now it is showing its age.
The location is convenient. My room was comfortable. It can use a modernisation.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2024
chun
chun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 October 2024
Hotel is dated
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Highly recommend this hotel. Excellent facilities, staff are friendly, rooms are big and luxurious. In a great location walkable to everything but quiet. Have stayed here before and will stay here again.
Isabel
Isabel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Very comfortable room in a very convenient location. Friendly helpful staff
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
Yuki
Yuki, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 June 2024
Would have given 5 star except was told at check in that breakfast was complimentary only to be told at check out it wasn’t and was charged for it.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 June 2024
We had a nice stay
Tania
Tania, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Super clean, great facilities and close to everything
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2024
Great central location. Regularly come to the Rutherford. An old building but good size rooms, clean and great staff.
Annette
Annette, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2024
Great place
Keita
Keita, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Adequate in all ways.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Top all round
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Location and Ease
Great location.
Easy with bar and restaurant on site with friendly team / great service .
Comfortable beds.
Jason
Jason, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2024
Excellent service
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
18 March 2024
Staff all very helpful and friendly.
Bathroom shower screen useless, big puddles of water after each use.
Trish
Trish, 3-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 March 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 March 2024
Aging building, so a bit old fashioned. Mold needs to be addressed in the bathroom.
Annika
Annika, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 February 2024
Needs a refurb,large rooms close to city and dining areas.
LANCE
LANCE, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 February 2024
Nice place, a little bit dated, but great location.