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Rutherford Nelson A Heritage Hotel
How this fits the wine trip
About 62 km in a straight line from Blenheim, the nearest of our three wine hubs. That is not the road distance, so check the route before you plan a tasting day around it.
- To Blenheim62 km
- To Cromwell534 km
- To Queenstown561 km
About this place
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
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
Contact and map
Nile Street, Trafalgar Square, 277010 Nelson
- +64 35463000 Reservations
- +64 35482299 Hotel
- +64 35463003 Fax
- [email protected]
- Hotel website
- Open on OpenStreetMap
Meal plans listed: Room Only
This guide does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-23.
Hotel data and photos: Hotelbeds.