Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010 NZ
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4.0 Star Property In Nelson (Nelson City Centre)
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  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Pool sun loungers
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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026
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Property Description

With a stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson, you'll be centrally located in Nelson, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 2:00 PM
  • Check Out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • 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
  • 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
  • Total number of rooms - 113
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
  • 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

Breakfast Information

Full buffet BFast $28pp Continental Bfast $21pp Express BFast $11pp

Pet Friendly?

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 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.

  • 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.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

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