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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background. - Rutherford Hotel Nelson (Nelson)
A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and trees. - Rutherford Hotel Nelson (Nelson)
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking area and a covered entrance. - Rutherford Hotel Nelson (Nelson)
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A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier. - Rutherford Hotel Nelson (Nelson)
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. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Quadruple Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, living room, and a TV.

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

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

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. Visit our Nelson travel guide
Map
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nelson Provincial Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nelson Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queens Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Trafalgar Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tern Coffee House
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Coupland's Bakeries
    6 min walk
  • Eight Plates
    3 min walk
  • Jay’s Dumplings
    7 min walk

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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 37.50 for adults and NZD 18.75 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 on-site 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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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 37.50 for adults and NZD 18.75 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property class

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

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.

Is Rutherford Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 642 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at reception and central location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy location - comfortable bed friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, very nice staff, everything nearby, perfect location for a stay in Nelson!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless rooms quietness and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed / handy location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. A bit dated but still very pleasant. The corner room had a lovely view and very spacious. Over,all, a wonderful hotel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff. Beautiful hotel. Nice breakfast buffet. They stored our suitcases free of charge for four days while we tramped the trails. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was Easey to walk to town and dining options close nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Jamie

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Great stay and very central to everything walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel and the staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kousik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and room. Friendly & helpful staff. Location is within a 5 minute walk to several restaurants and stores, 5-10 minute walk to large grocery store, and 10-15 minute walk to main bus depot. Overall, a very good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed / good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corralie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & nice & quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, good gym and sauna and a beautiful building. Great coffee in cafe downstairs would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Mr T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice big room. Great to have a bath and shower. Good for restaurants, cathedral and central Nelson, thsnkyou
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annaliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, bed and pillows very comfy, lovely foyer, great location, walkable to shops and eateries, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and comfortable room

Great location and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and had good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly team easy location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025