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About the Hotel

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand, 7001
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Rooms and Amenities

Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel is 10 km from Nelson. Rooms offer ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a mini-bar, a dressing area, a dining table, and garden furniture. Bathrooms include free toiletries, a washing machine, a dryer, cookware/kitchen utensils, and an electric kettle. Rooms also feature an AM/FM alarm clock, a flat-screen TV, and carpeted floors. Room options include twin/double rooms with sea views, apartments with hot tubs and well-equipped kitchens featuring a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and kitchenware. Additionally, the hotel has double rooms, quadruple rooms with mountain views and hot tubs, stylish rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and suites with kitchenettes. Triple rooms offer mountain views.

Onsite Dining

Oceano Panorama Restaurant serves a la carte dinners with panoramic views. Oceano captures the essence of Nelson with local produce prepared by experienced chefs. Guests can enjoy breakfast at Oceano Panorama Restaurant, soaking in the morning sun. Rutherford Hotel Nelson's chefs are passionate about showcasing the Nelson region's produce, including fresh seafood and locally-grown fruit and vegetables. The Port o' Call Bar is available for cocktails, wine, whisky, and light meals.

Leisure and Activities

Nelson offers more than 40 walks within 16 kilometers. Guests can walk up the steps at the top end of Trafalgar St to Christ Church Cathedral. A trip down the Maitai track allows a dip in the Maitai River's natural swimming holes. One of Nelson's popular walkways marks the center of the country at The Centre of New Zealand track, which starts at the Botanical Reserve from the end of Hardy Street. Tahunanui beach is close to home.

Location and Access

Rutherford Hotel Nelson is in a central location, providing access to Nelson's galleries and city attractions. South Street Gallery is 0.3 km away, Wall To Wall Art Nelson is 0.5 km away. The Nelson Market, Melrose House, ATELIER Studio, and Red Art Gallery & Cafe are within 0.5 km. Saligia is 1 km away. Christ Church Cathedral is 0.3 km away and Nelson Provincial Museum and Little Beehive Co-Op are 0.5 km away. The hotel provides access to some of the country's sites and activities. The German settlers found Nelson well-suited to hop cultivation. Tahunanui is close by.

Hotel Services

Rutherford Hotel Nelson can host banquets of up to 450 guests or international conferences of 700 delegates. The hotel is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. Hotel Standard Operating Procedures ensure that all incidents, accidents, and complaints are dealt with and recorded. It also offers the perfect getaway for after-work drinks at Port O' Call Bar.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Premium King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Premium Double
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Premium Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Studio
2 persons
43 m² 
2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Nelson800 m
Airports
Nelson (NSN) 8.8 km
Woodbourne (BHE) 107.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand, 7001
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Trafalgar Square, Nelson, New Zealand, 7001
Nearby
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
250 m
Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
320 m
Market
The Nelson Market
470 m
Gallery
South Street Gallery
80 m
123 Hardy St
Little Beehive Co-Op
330 m
Gallery
Red Art Gallery & Cafe
580 m
Gallery
ATELIER Studio
330 m
Mall
Morrison Square
430 m
Shop 8 Dowsons Arcade
Atkins Gallery
570 m
Restaurants
Port-O-Call Bar
10 m
27 Nile Street W Rutherford Hotel
Cod & Lobster Brasserie
240 m
300 Trafalgar Street
Ford's Restaurant and Bar
300 m
276 Trafalgar Street
East St
190 m
8 Church Street City Central
Nicola's Cantina
230 m
6 Church Street Across From Kush Coffee
The Vic Brewbar
290 m
281 Trafalgar Street
Golden Bell Thai Restaurant
370 m
104 Hardy Street
Tongtara Thai Restaurant
290 m
142 Hardy Street
Burger Culture
280 m
279 Trafalgar St
Lone Star
390 m
90 Hardy Street
Green Bamboo Vietnamese
320 m
126 Hardy Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at NZD 10 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 34.50 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Afrikaans, Malayalam, Panjabi / Punjabi, Tamil, Tagalog / Filipino
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
9
Number of rooms:
111
Check-in
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Check-out
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room