Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with free valet parking

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Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Living area
Café

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
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About this property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Trafalgar Park
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. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking, plus self-parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 113 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles and heating

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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.

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and from 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.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 01 October to 31 March
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

As of 5 Nov,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on 2 Dec,2024 start from S$161.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rutherford Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

Valet parking is free at this property.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rutherford Hotel Nelson located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this eco-certified 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.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 478 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet wouldn't flush for us. The extraction in the bathroom didn't work.The guy from reception showed us how to activate the flusher by kicking the button, then gave us another room because of the extraction issue. The extraction in the new room didn't work either but we were fed up with complaining by then so we just put up with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Te Whata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rutherford is consistently good. I've stayed at some of the motel properties around Nelson and they've been hit and miss. I will always stay at the Rutherford going forward as I don't have to worry about how the stay is going to go - I know it will be good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amani, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Old hotel but tidy. Mix of staff mostly good but let down by a few.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel amenities were spot on just checkin took a bit longer than necessary with only 3 people there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to CBD, walking distance to bars & restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room in a very convenient location. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, great facilities and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Regularly come to the Rutherford. An old building but good size rooms, clean and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate in all ways.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top all round
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location and Ease
Great location. Easy with bar and restaurant on site with friendly team / great service . Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all very helpful and friendly. Bathroom shower screen useless, big puddles of water after each use.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Annika

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Aging building, so a bit old fashioned. Mold needs to be addressed in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LANCE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs a refurb,large rooms close to city and dining areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, a little bit dated, but great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024