Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
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Overview

The charming Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel enjoys a charming location approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Little Beehive Co-Op and offers 111 rooms with views of the sea. Nestled in the wonderful Cathedral Hill district, the 4-star hotel is centrally situated right around the corner from the performing arts theater "Theatre Royal".

Location

This Nelson hotel lies a mere 1.4 km from Nelson Haven and 2.5 km from the Centre of New Zealand. Rollo's Outdoor Centre Camp is in the vicinity of the Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage and Nelson airport is 5 km away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Anzac Park, situated only an 8-minute walk away. From the property, you can easily reach The Nelson Market, located merely 500 metres away.

Also, Nelson Travel Centre bus station is around 10 minutes on foot from the Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage.

Rooms

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with carpet floors and such comforts as ironing equipment and an air conditioner. The private bathrooms include a raised toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

The accommodation offers a menu of seafood cuisine, which you can taste in the à la carte Oceano restaurant. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of European cuisine.

Leisure & Business

A rooftop swimming pool has sun loungers for your convenience. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness area that offers fitness classes. There is a conference room and a 24-hour business centre available for corporate travellers.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at NZD 10 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 34.50 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Afrikaans, Malayalam, Panjabi / Punjabi, Tamil, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:9
Number of rooms:111
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Superior King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Bathtub
Single Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

NZD 10 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Rooftop pool

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Valet parking
  • 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

Business

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

Children

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

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

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

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Mountain view

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 205 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.6
✈️ Distance to airport 8.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Nelson, NSN

Location

Address
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Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand, 7001
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Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand, 7001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
250 m
Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
320 m
Market
The Nelson Market
470 m
Gallery
South Street Gallery
80 m
123 Hardy St
Little Beehive Co-Op
330 m
Gallery
Red Art Gallery & Cafe
580 m
Gallery
ATELIER Studio
330 m
Mall
Morrison Square
430 m
Shop 8 Dowsons Arcade
Atkins Gallery
570 m
Restaurant
Port-O-Call Bar
10 m
Restaurant
Cod & Lobster Brasserie
240 m
Restaurant
Ford's Restaurant and Bar
300 m
Restaurant
East St
190 m
Restaurant
Nicola's Cantina
230 m
Restaurant
The Vic Brewbar
290 m
Restaurant
Golden Bell Thai Restaurant
370 m
Restaurant
Tongtara Thai Restaurant
290 m
Restaurant
Burger Culture
280 m
Restaurant
Lone Star
390 m
Restaurant
Green Bamboo Vietnamese
320 m

Reviews of Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

8.4 /10
Great
532 reviews
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  • L
    Logan
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 12 Jan
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    7.0
    spacious room
    great breakfast
    great service
    complicated parking

    Work stayed at Rutherford for 3 nights and really enjoyed the spacious Premium Twin Room. Housekeeping provided great service daily. Location is spot on, just a short walk to the central shops and restaurants. The breakfast was fantastic, with quick coffee service right at the table. Wi-Fi worked beautifully, keeping my remote work seamless. One downside was car parking. It's overly complicated with valeting options and designated street parking. Improved signage would help. The bathroom could use some updating as the taps felt quite old and were difficult to operate. A lovely hotel with great amenities, but some areas could definitely improve.

    Premium Twin Room
  • T
    Theodore
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 11 Jan
    Nice
    6.6

    This location was good and perfect, close enough to great restaurants, general areas, and Nelson bars and cafes and a very relaxing part of town.

    The views were awful.

  • M
    Matt
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    Charming hotel in a marvellous location to the very center of Nelson, greatly enjoyed this place. The breakfast was incredibly nice, had plenty of options and the food was freshly made. Location: the venue was really close to main restaurants and shops, the public areas and So close to shops bars. I had some drinks at Ford's Restaurant and Bar, positioned 300 metres away.

  • J
    Jessica
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Dec
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    The Premium Twin Room offered a lovely view of the church from large windows, and the shower pressure was excellent. The interesting woodwork around the hotel added character.

    The material headboards were stained, definitely unpleasant. The beds leaned towards the overly soft side, not ideal for everyone. Mobility might be an issue as the tub was raised. The pool was on the smaller side and unheated.

  • Wrote a review on 07 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    My husband was fishing for the time we were there. The location of the Hotel allowed me to walk to the Botanical Gardens, the Museum, the Cathedral, the beach, as well as do myriads of shopping.

  • Wrote a review on 05 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    It was a warm and welcoming hotel in an excellent location. The cafe offered good coffee in comfortable seating. The staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurants were good.

  • D
    Dennis
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 17 Nov
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    7.0
    cute staff
    cleanliness issue

    The hotel staff were helpful, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout my visit.

    We faced an issue with cleanliness as there were sticky substances on the bathroom bench upon our arrival.

    Premium Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    8.6

    Enjoyable stay well presented room good and tidy

  • Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    8.2

    It was central to the business that I needed to attend to

  • C
    Craig
    Australia
    Wrote a review on 19 Sept
    Perfect
    9.8

    the cleanliness and comfy beds made it super relaxing. 🛏️ the staff was really friendly, making us feel at home. breakfast could've offered fresher fruit options. But overall, loved it!

  • Wrote a review on 18 Sept
    Perfect
    9.4

    The location in Trafalgar square was ideal. The outdoor pool and facilities were extremely good. Restaurants and shops are plentiful close by. The hotel is spacious and the rooms modern and bright.

    No balcony in the room.

  • Wrote a review on 16 Sept
    Great
    8.6

    The location is excellent and the size of the rooms good. We also liked using the gym and pool

    The room was extremely hot with no air conditioning. The food is very average in Oceania and the bar is very dated.

  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 22 Aug
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    coffee
    tea
    safe
    valuables

    great coffee and tea options in the room. no safe for valuables.

    Triple Room
  • Wrote a review on 21 Aug
    Perfect
    9.0

    Great place to stay, close to all the things we wished to do - the only let down was no soap in the room the first night.

    The fountain is a bit of a distraction in the foyer.The classic car great

  • Wrote a review on 21 Aug
    Perfect
    9.6

    The location was ideal. We enjoyed the room,but thought that the Bar and Restaurant could be doing witrh some money spent on them to bring them more "up to date".

    The manageress in the Restaurant was a bit "scary". Too efficient . Did not show genuine care and attention in her effort to provide the service.

FAQ about Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, Christ Church Cathedral, placed 250 meters from Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are Founders Heritage Park (2.5 km the property) as well as Natureland Wildlife Trust (3 km away).
Which landmarks are closest to Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel?
Guests of Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel can visit South Street Gallery (within a 100-metre distance of the accommodation), or the regional Nelson Provincial Museum placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at this charming hotel?
Yes, at this charming hotel there are parking spaces provided on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel?
Guests of the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-bar Flames on 40 Restaurant Bar offering New Zealand cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel?
Guests of the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00.
How much does a room in the hotel cost?
In the wonderful Cathedral Hill district, 4-star hotels offer an average nightly rate of $138. Rooms at the hotel are $23 cheaper than the city average at only $115/night.
What payment methods are accepted in the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel?
At the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel comprise?
The 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel offers such room types as Triple Room, Quadruple Room, and King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel hotel?
Each room at the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature en suite bathrooms along with hairdryers and toiletries.
Does the staff at the 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel will help you in Hindi, Afrikaans, Chinese, Japanese, and Malayalam.
Which facilities are provided in the charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel?
The charming 4-star Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel includes such facilities as currency exchange and a lift, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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