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Rutherford Nelson A Heritage Hotel

Nelson · New Zealand

Nile Street, Trafalgar Square, 27View location

8.8/10Excellent643 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Rutherford Nelson A Heritage 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.

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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.

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.

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. 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.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Parking height restrictions apply Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 37.50 for adults and NZD 18.75 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    German

    Portuguese

    Afrikaans

    Filipino

    English

    Italian

    French

    Hungarian

    Dutch

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

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
Nelson Hospital 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
South Pacific Distillery 2 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 1972
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2008
  • Total number of rooms: 113
  • Number of floors (main building): 9
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
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  • Car park
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international callsExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector: 2
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Bikes available: 2
  • CaféExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Banquet hallExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant: 5
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room: 6
  • Meeting room: 2
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • Conference hostess
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sauna
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Early departureExtra charge
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
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  • TRIPLE PREMIUMTRIPLE • PREMIUMTPL.PI

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 65 m²SUI.DX
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    Room size
    65 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
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    1
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    DELUXE

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    Room amenities

    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Microwave
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    • Kitchenette
    • TV
    • Bathtub: 1
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    • Bathroom: 1
    • Ironing set
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Alarm clock
    • 220V power supply
    • Bluetooth speaker
    • Pillow menu
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Living room: 1
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Bikes Available: 3
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Dining Area

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
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    SUITE
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DX

    Room amenities

    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Microwave
    • Minibar
    • Kitchen utensils, plates & cups
    • Kitchenette
    • TV
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Ironing set
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Alarm clock
    • 220V power supply
    • Bluetooth speaker
    • Pillow menu
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Living room: 1
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Bikes Available: 3
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Dining Area

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BEDDOUBLE • PREMIUM KING BEDDBL.KG-PI

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    Room code: DBL.KG-PI

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • STUDIO THREE BEDSSTUDIO • THREE BEDSSTU.3B

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    Room code: STU.3B

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  • TRIPLE Accesible PremiumTRIPLE • Accesible PremiumTPL.H6-PI

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    Room code: TPL.H6-PI

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX-1

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUMDOUBLE • PREMIUM • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.PI
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
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    PREMIUM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Make-up mirror
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
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    • Wake-up service
    • Pillow menu
    • Bathrobes
    • Bikes Available: 2
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Alarm clock
    • Desk
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Mini fridge

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    DOUBLE PREMIUM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    PREMIUM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.PI

    Room amenities

    • Make-up mirror
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • Pillow menu
    • Bathrobes
    • Bikes Available: 2
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Alarm clock
    • Desk
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Mini fridge

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    • Cot on demand

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • APARTMENT EXECUTIVEAPARTMENT • EXECUTIVEAPT.EJ

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  • APARTMENT THREE BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDROOMSAPT.B3

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    APARTMENT THREE BEDROOMS

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    Room code: APT.B3

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  • Room PREMIUMRoom • PREMIUMROO.PI

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    • Bathroom: 1
    • Smoke detector
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    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • Pillow menu
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathrobes
    • Make-up mirror
    • Minibar
    • Internet access
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    • Shower: 1

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    Non-smoking room
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    28 m²
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    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Single bed 80-130 width
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    Room code: ROO.H6-PI

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Fitness room
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • Pillow menu
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathrobes
    • Make-up mirror
    • Minibar
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Rutherford Nelson A Heritage Hotel

8.8
Excellent
643 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Stephen
Much bigger hotel than I expected but very friendly staff. Room was spotless. I was on the 8th floor so great view of Nelson. Very handy for town centre restaurants and bars. Really good buffet breakfast. The stay was exactly what I wanted.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Jason
Easy location parking and food onsite
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2026
Peter Franz
Average value for the dollar
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Anthony
Great staff at reception and central location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Kumi
Clean
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Jason
Easy location - comfortable bed friendly team
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
GODFREY
Excellent hotel
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Warren
Lovely place!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Christine
Third time staying at the Rutherford. Never disappoints.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Elizabeth
The hotel is centrally located to restaurants and shops. Beautiful hotel with several eating options. The staff was very informative and friendly. The room itself was wonderful with great views. Would highly recommend.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Dawn
Very professional staff. Beautiful hotel. Nice breakfast buffet. They stored our suitcases free of charge for four days while we tramped the trails. Would definitely go back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Anthony
Very nice hotel. A bit dated but still very pleasant. The corner room had a lovely view and very spacious. Over,all, a wonderful hotel experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Dianna
nice room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Jason
Comfortable bed / handy location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Tanya
Overall our stay was very comfortable, we had a lovely bright corner room, the staff was very kind and helpful with every detail, and the room was clean with comfy beds.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Neil
Spotless rooms quietness and friendly helpful staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2026
Ioram
Me parece que es el mejor hotel de la ciudad.
En el lobby hay un mercedes benz de colección de 1964 que es una joya y viste bien al lugar.
Las habitaciones están bien, pero si sugiero hacer compras de colchones más modernos.
La ubicación del hotel es muy buena también.
El personal muy amable en todo momento.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Feb 2026
Alex
The hotel is a bit old especially mattresses that feel uncomfortable and may have outlasted the nice 1950s Mercedes 230SL that is displayed in the lobby.
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2026
Cornelia
Spotless room, very nice staff, everything nearby, perfect location for a stay in Nelson!
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Gemma
Hotel is in a great location for exploring Nelson, we parked on the street outside the hotel which was free and was always able to find a space
Rooms are quite dated but were clean and comfortable and a good size.
We were really disappointed to find the pool closed for maintenance whilst we stayed as this was one of the reasons we chose the hotel.
The coffee shop in the hotel was disappointing but there are lots of better options within walking distance.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2026
Richard
Bedside table had broken leg so couldn’t balance anything on the top.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2026
Anne
Did not have breakfast
Clean room
Staff lovely
Air conditioning good
TV terrible could not get most of the channels
When phoned downstairs they said they thought they were upgrading some of the TV - not at all helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Gregory
Very nice hotel and room. Friendly & helpful staff. Location is within a 5 minute walk to several restaurants and stores, 5-10 minute walk to large grocery store, and 10-15 minute walk to main bus depot. Overall, a very good stay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2026
Dinah
No we don’t take breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2026
Karthika
The stay was good but the parking was not convenient. Free parking got filled easily and additional parking was at a cost. For the expensive price we pay for the room, the parking should be free as the normal hotels provide.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Donna
Clean rooms
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Stephen
Nice stay as always. Rooms have had a slight makeover since my last stay. Beds are very uncomfortable and could do with a change.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Mr T
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice big room. Great to have a bath and shower. Good for restaurants, cathedral and central Nelson, thsnkyou
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Janet
Welcome check in, car parking on site, spacious room, clean, well equipped, quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Graeme
Room was large, clean and comfortable. Great view and was quiet. Air con worked great, but also could open windows if needed. Lovely pool area for an inner city hotel. Also great location as close to everything
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
Jason
Comfortable bed / good service
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Merill
Lovely customer service from everyone on the front desk. The room was lovely and very clean really comfortable and we hsd a great time in zznNelson. We will he back and will def stay at the Rutherford Hotel sgain
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Oct 2025
Verified traveler
Great staff, food was ok but rooms are tired
Business
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2025
Kevin
Had to watch for taking a extra charge
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2025
John
Good Central Nelson option
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Jason
Friendly team easy location
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
BONGAI
Great stay. Highly recommend it for anyone staying in Nelson. One of thr better gym facilities that you will find at a hotel. An old lady that has continued to upgrade and move with the times. Will definitely be back
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Peter
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2/10
Poor
12 Aug 2025
Jessica
Outdated, water in shower had no pressure.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
Gardenia
As a return guest, it was so comforting to see that nothing of the high standards had diminished since my last stay a few years ago. The best and most comfortable bed and lovely courteous and kind staff. Absolutely the best in Nelson.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Anthony
A
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Jason

Location and ease

Easy
Business
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Bryce
Great stay
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2025
Jamie
Great stay and very central to everything walking distance
Business
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2025
Louisa
A lovely hotel and the staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2025
Jason

Easy location

Easy , food and parking on location
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Philip
A nice hotel with staff who worked to make our needs were met. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Easy on-site parking.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2025
Annette
Nices room but front desk was not very inviting no hello just had find our own way to the room
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Cyrus
Great place to stay, good gym and sauna and a beautiful building. Great coffee in cafe downstairs would definitely stay here again
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
John
Close to town. Worked well for us.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Annaliese
Great room, bed and pillows very comfy, lovely foyer, great location, walkable to shops and eateries, friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Linda
A bit dated but overall was central and staff were very helpful and friendly
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Carey
Clean and comfortable stay
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2025
Frank

Rutherford Nelson

Great location. Grand hotel in middle of Nelson. Have stayed there a few times over the years, usually to trest ourselves after hiking or cycling trips. Always a pleasure.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2025
Helen
Mattress on bed substandard, minimal support.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Debbie
A very central Hotel.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Corralie
Great location & nice & quiet
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Corralie
Lovely quiet stay right in the middle of town
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2025
Helen
Solid option in Nelson, helpful staff
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2025
Janelle
Great location and friendly and helpful staff. Some of the building is old and needing a revamp - which I think they are in the process of.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Jan

Beautiful hotel

Rutherford Hotel was better than our expectations. Beautiful foyer, great staff and great staff. Our room was on the 8th floor with a lovely view. Would highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
SUSAN

Great Manager and staff

The Customer Service was great. The staff knew what they were doing and were very helpful.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Scott
Great hotel. Ok town.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Victoria

Spacious room in excellent location

Well appointed comfortable room close to the heart of Nelson. There's limited free on street parking for guests, but cheap alternative paid parking is also available nearby.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Rachel
So easy to get to, right in town. Fantastic staff. Just a bit dated.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Good location and comfortable room

Great location and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and had good facilities.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Ingrid
Great place to stay
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2025
Norikazu
Room was clean and nice. Room furniture and bathroom show sign of aging. AC worked really well. I can see this was such a nice hotel in 40-50 years ago. Supermarket was walking distance.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Jonathan
Clean and tidy room. Very helpful staff
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2025
Sandra
Unfortunately my bathtub was dirty. I should have communicated to staff but found out just before going to bed. Otherwise a beautiful hotel and top grade workmanship throughout. Corner room with lovely view of park, cathedral like church and skyline of exotic New Zealand trees. Would not stay again though as nothing worse than a dirty tub!!
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2025
Ric
Nice stylish hotel
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2025
Shelley
Had a lovely short stay
My only dislike was the shower spraying water all over the floor of the bathroom, difficult to avoid.
Otherwise was spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2025
Debbie
Great location and comfy room
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jan 2025
Laurie
Walkable to restaurants

Cons: we had to park on street, hotel was being renovated and the elevator didn’t work one day. Also, the bathroom not designed well. Couldn’t get the soap or shampoo out of their containers, the sink faucet barely cleared the sink rim, there was no shower grab bar and I slipped getting out of the too tall bathtub and hit my head, the door of the shower opened inward so there was very little room to maneuver. Poorly designed and dangerous.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Jan 2025
Ciarrah
Everything about this property felt like a scam. “Parking available” was BS. you get unsecured street parking (if you’re lucky to find a spot) or you can pay to park in a lot that’s still far from the hotel doors. The walls of the building were crumbling and the whole place was in piss poor condition. There was a stain on our carpet and we had to ask a manager to change the sheets in our room because it smelled like someone peed in it. Such a waste of so much money.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
Keith
Great location, old style elegance to the hotel, great amenities (pool, sauna, gym). Note tour buses sta y here.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

You get what you pay for

You get what you pay for in this place. Cheap-ish* accomodation for: smelly rooms, stained carpet, blue tape over bathtub shampoo, etc holder, dirty putty around the windowsills, cheap beds (not very comfortable). HOWEVER! They do have good customer service, location is excellent (very central) and room was a good size too. Overall, worth what I paid for.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Troy
Great central place to stay in Nelson. Quality facilities.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jan 2025
Sallie
Was close to town, which was good. Bed was comfortable. Room was a reasonable size. Bathroom was small and smelly with no extractor fan. Parking was below par considering we had to pay extra for it.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2025
Heather
Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2025
Stephen
Good stay right in town. Hotel is getting a little tired but is still comfortable and tidy. Free parking available. Competitive pricing from other accommodation options.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Alex
Stale chippys in the mini bar - still charged for this even after complaining at the front desk
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2025
Jane
We were able to check-in early which was great. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful.
Overall great accommodation and handy to everything.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Chris

Holiday in Nelson

Family holiday, had 2 interleading rooms and were great. Hotel staff were helpful and service great
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2025
Stacey
Really nice hotel, we had a king and single share room both beds were A comfortable and the pillows and linen were top notch. Shower/bath was fantastic. Window view was great. Friendly staff and interesting interior. Easy parking around back of building for $10 that was gated.

Windows don’t open. Breakfast a bit on the pricey side. Eaton mess dessert a total let down after a fantastic club sandwich. Only one lift working. Pool not heated so really pointless in the South Island as freezing temperatures in summer, this was a drawing card to book so disappointing for child.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2025
Carl
Great staff, really went the extra mile for us.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2025
Tim
Would not go to the restaurant again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2025
Kousik
Excellent hotel, courteous staff and close to everything.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Christopher
The hotel was of excellent standard. The choice of type of pillow was appreciated
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Anne
Close to town - staff were polite and helpful
No negatives
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2024
Rishi
Restaurant Staff was super friendly and kind. Front desk was also very helpful in suggesting a place to eat.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2024
Heide-Rose
No answer
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2024
Sam
It was enjoyable and historic
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Andrea
This was a great place to stay for Christmas. The Christmas dinner buffet was a great experience since we were from out of town. The staff were great and kind.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Richard
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Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Dec 2024
Rose
Great location for hotel in Nelson town. Hotel rooms are dated for the price.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2024
Brian
All good except for the air conditioner which was hard to get right
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Daniel
Did the job, lovely room, comfortable bed, and nice people work here
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2024
Mark
Ok
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2024
R
Overall very good. Great location. Spacious room and generally in good condition. Only negative is shower over bath is cumbersome and dangerous.
property is described on Hotels,com as having free parking. That is incorrect. There is no dedicated free parking. It is on the street and is taken early morning by businesses opposite the hotel in same street.
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Rutherford Nelson A Heritage Hotel
Nile Street, Trafalgar Square, 27, Nelson, New Zealand

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