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Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds
248 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Nelson hotel in Nelson City Centre with free valet parking

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

A stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Flamedaisy Glass Design and 3 minutes by foot from Christ Church Cathedral. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nelson Provincial Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market.

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, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, 7010

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an outdoor pool, Rutherford Hotel Nelson provides a sauna and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This eco-certified hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Complimentary valet parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson has designated areas for smoking.

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Business center
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Sauna
  • Free valet parking
  • Free wired internet
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 113
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
  • Afrikaans
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 5:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Oceano - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner.

Atom Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open select days.

Port O' Call - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 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.

One child stays free

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 14

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

One child 14 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.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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