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Rutherford Nelson A Heritage Hotel

Nelson · Hotel ★★★★

Overview

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.

Rooms

Apartment, up to 10 guests
Double room, up to 4 guests
Double room, up to 3 guests
DBT, up to 6 guests
Room, up to 10 guests
Room, up to 3 guests
Studio, up to 5 guests
Suite, up to 2 guests
Suite, up to 8 guests
Triple room, up to 5 guests

Double room. Double premium

Suite. Deluxe Suite

Room. Premium Accessible Room

Facilities

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)
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

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

Sauna

Entertainment & pools

Outdoor freshwater pool (1)

Sports

Fitness

Business

Conference room (6)
Meeting room (2)
Projector
Conference hostess
Printer
Photocopier
Business centre

Meals

Breakfast (05:00–10:00)
Breakfast buffet (05:00–10:00)

Payment methods

American Express
JCB
Diners Club
MasterCard
Visa

Good to know

Early Check-in
Early departure
Non-smoking establishment
Minimum check-in age (18)

At a glance and nearby

Year of construction: 1972
Year of most recent renovation: 2008
Total number of rooms: 113
Number of floors (main building): 9

How far from Fiordland

Queenstown airport556 km
Milford Sound576 km
Te Anau643 km
Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)661 km
Invercargill694 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

Nile Street, Trafalgar Square, 27
7010 Nelson

Meal plans listed: Room Only

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-23.