Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4 stars
27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand
+64 3548 2299
8.4
Very good
based on 671 reviews
671 reviews
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Sat 2/5
1 room, 2 guests
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£105
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King room
£105
Double room
£105
Deluxe room
£210
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Overview

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.4
Very good rating
Based on 671 verified guest reviews

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Fri 1/5
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King room
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£105
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£119
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bed type unknown
£153
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Deluxe room
1 king bed
£210
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1 king bed
£216
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Double room
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£105
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1 king bed
£106
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1 king bed
£124
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Amenities at Rutherford Hotel Nelson

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Bathroom

  • Higher-level toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Dining table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available
  • Sea view
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box

Things to do

  • Winery tours
  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Swimming

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station
  • Valet parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Pool and spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Reviews of Rutherford Hotel Nelson

8.4
Very good
671 verified ratings
Wonderful
280
Very good
146
Good
117
Okay
49
Fair
43
Mediocre
14
Poor
22

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location in the heart of the city, comfortable beds, and helpful staff. Many enjoyed the spacious rooms and good breakfast options. Some noted the building's age and occasional noise issues, but overall the hotel provided a pleasant stay with convenient access to local attractions and dining.
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Location10 out of 10
Service8 out of 10
Bed Comfort8 out of 10
Room Size7 out of 10
Breakfast7 out of 10
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4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) if you have to stay at this hotel, request a room with a view of the church. Also, the hotel was clean and had nice shampoo.
Cons (-) In the 2 weeks that we spent traveling throughout NZ, we have had wonderful accommodations with the Rutherford being the exception. This hotel does not belong in the luxury category, although by the decor and age of the bedspread (yes, I said bedspread) and bed linens perhaps it once was. The lobby is stale and lifeless even in high season. Customer service was poor. And the very worst part, THEY ...
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Location

27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral150 yd
  • Nelson Provincial Museum275 yd
  • Nelson Market318 yd
  • Theatre Royal Nelson335 yd
  • Atkins Gallery433 yd
  • Queens Gardens0.5 mi
  • The Suter0.5 mi
  • Trafalgar Centre0.6 mi
  • Trafalgar Park0.6 mi
  • Victory Square0.7 mi
  • The Grampians0.8 mi
  • Botanic Gardens0.9 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson

  • How long should you stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson

  • Where is Rutherford Hotel Nelson located?

    Rutherford Hotel Nelson is located at 27 Nile Street West / Trafalgar Square PO Box 248 Nelson , New Zealand, 0.4 miles from the centre of Nelson. Christ Church Cathedral is the closest landmark to Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Rutherford Hotel Nelson?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

  • Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Rutherford Hotel Nelson from the airport?

    Rutherford Hotel Nelson is 3.4 miles from Nelson. Rutherford Hotel Nelson is 34.7 miles from Blenheim.

  • Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool?

    Yes, Rutherford Hotel Nelson has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Rutherford Hotel Nelson hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Rutherford Hotel Nelson in Nelson and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Rutherford Hotel Nelson and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.1
0.4 mi
Nelson
3.4 mi

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