About this hotel
Discover comfort, convenience and warm Kiwi hospitality in the heart of Nelson at Rutherford Hotel Nelson – A Heritage Hotel.
Ideally located in central Nelson, the hotel provides a welcoming base for exploring the city and the wider Nelson Tasman region. Guests are within easy reach of Nelson’s vibrant city centre, local galleries, cafés, restaurants and attractions, while the region’s beautiful beaches, wineries, national parks and outdoor experiences are waiting to be discovered.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for business travellers, couples, families, groups and leisure guests. Whether you are visiting for a relaxing getaway, attending a conference or travelling for work, our team is committed to making your stay comfortable and memorable.
Enjoy dining at Oceano Restaurant, unwind with a drink at Port O’ Call Bar, or stop by Atom Café for a relaxed coffee experience. With on-site dining, conference and event facilities, convenient parking and friendly service, everything you need is close at hand.
More than simply a place to stay, Rutherford Hotel Nelson is your gateway to experiencing the best of Nelson.
Stay central. Explore Nelson. Experience genuine hospitality at Rutherford Hotel Nelson.
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
- Accessible
- EV charging
Facilities and services
Facilities 25
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Electric vehicle charging station (extra charge)
- Key Collection
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (14:00–00:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Late Check-out (extra charge)
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls (extra charge)
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- Room service (extra charge)
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Smoke detector (2)
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Newspaper stand
- Bicycle storage
- Gym
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer (2)
- Electric kettle (1)
- Bikes available (2)
Catering 8
- Café (extra charge)
- Bar (extra charge)
- Restaurant (3)
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
- Banquet hall (extra charge)
- Air conditioning in Restaurant (5)
- Breakfast room
Health & wellness 1
- Sauna
Entertainment & pools 1
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
Sports 1
- Fitness
Business 7
- Conference room (6)
- Meeting room (2)
- Projector
- Conference hostess
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Business centre
Meals 2
- Breakfast (05:00–10:00)
- Breakfast buffet (05:00–10:00)
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 4
- Early Check-in
- Early departure
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Double room
Double premium
Suite
Deluxe Suite
Room
Premium Accessible Room
Occupancy by room type
- Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Double roomup to 3 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 1 children)
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Triple roomup to 5 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 4 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
Nile Street, Trafalgar Square, 27, 7010 Nelson
431 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
- Christchurch Airport424 km
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of construction
- 1972
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2008
- Total number of rooms
- 113
- Number of floors (main building)
- 9
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 23/09/2026.
