Rutherford Nelson

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand
Good
464 reviews
8.8

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

Rutherford Hotel Nelson is in the heart of Nelson, within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Trafalgar Park.

Amenities

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 113 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Flamedaisy Glass Design - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nelson Provincial Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nelson Market - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Montgomery Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fairfield Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Anzac Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Queens Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
The Suter - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Trafalgar Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nelson College - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Victory Square - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Botanical Reserve - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Nelson Hospital - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

The preferred airport for Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Nelson (NSN) - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Nelson? This hotel has 6297 square feet (585 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

National Ratings

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

Renovations

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.

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Facilities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Comprehensive recycling policy
Vegetarian breakfast available
RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 6
Swimming nearby
Conference space size (meters) - 585
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Bicycle parking available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Designated smoking areas
Bicycle tour information
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Nature reserve
Comprehensive food waste policy
Energy-saving switches
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Recycling
Vegan menu options available
No accessible shuttle
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Water dispenser
Conference center
Electric car charging station
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Bicycle rentals on site
Secured parking
Uncovered parking
Showcase for local artists
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Uncovered parking
Ballroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Health or beauty spa nearby
Secured parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Wedding services
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 100
Elevator door width (inches) - 39
Registration desk height (inches) - 39
Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 100
Luggage storage
Coin laundry on site
Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 90
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Outdoor seasonal pool
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Sauna
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Valet parking (surcharge)
Computer station
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Conference space size (feet) - 6297
Fence around pool
24-hour business center
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
Check-in Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Optional Fees
  • 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.

Know Before You Go
  • The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to March 31.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 13 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Guest rating

8.8
Good
464 reviews
Value
8.0
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.8
Service
8.8
Location
9.4
Amenities
8.4
Condition
8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Neighborhood
8.8
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