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4.0 of 5 guest rating
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Premium Double or Twin Room
23 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Eco-certified Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with free valet parking

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

A stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Flamedaisy Glass Design and 3 minutes by foot from Christ Church Cathedral. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nelson Provincial Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Grab dinner at Oceano, a restaurant that specializes in seafood. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 113
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
  • Afrikaans
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 5:00 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 14

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

One child 14 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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