Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand

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Check-in date:
03 Feb 2026
Check-out date:
04 Feb 2026
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

The charming Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is situated near a shopping district, nearly a 5-minute walk from the Nelson Provincial Museum. Boasting a location within easy reach of The Nelson Market, this 4-star hotel includes 111 rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

The hotel is located about 100 metres from South Street Gallery and 2.5 km from Founders Heritage Park. An wonderful neighbourhood, where the Rutherford Nelson sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the World of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car. There is Tahunanui Beach Playground 2.6 km away, and Nelson Travel Centre bus station is in the vicinity of the property. For those travelling from afar, Nelson airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

The rooms at the Rutherford include ironing equipment and climate control, as well as media facilities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort hairdryers and towels along with a raised toilet and a shower are provided in the modern bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy views of the sea.

This Nelson hotel serves buffet breakfast in the morning. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. The Rutherford is within 5 minutes' walk of Flames on 40 Restaurant Bar serving European dishes.

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The rooms at the Rutherford include ironing equipment and climate control, as well as media facilities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort hairdryers and towels along with a raised toilet and a shower are provided in the modern bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy views of the sea.
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Features

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Rooftop pool
  • Fitness centre

Internet connection

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Activities & entertainments

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Kitchen has

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Leisure facilities

  • Rooftop pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna
  • Massage

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled

Rooms have

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom has

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in: from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out: until 10:00

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8.3 /10

Gilbert

9/10

2021-01-18

Great base for traveling to Nelson and exploring local places. Room was excellent value for money. Central location of the hotel.

John

9/10

2020-11-17

Worth its 4 stars...

Jean

8/10

2020-05-18

lots of restaurants to eat close by, like the vic brewbar that was only 10 minutes' walk away. decent base for trip in nelson. it is not far from the airport.

Rod

8/10

2020-01-20

Excellent value for money, and the location was beautiful for exploring Nelson. Wi Fi was working perfectly.

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