Title: Rutherford Hotel Nelson Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel with a sauna, steps from Christ Church Cathedral ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/fce4fa2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast and dinner served, seafood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/086cdc94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/e1c99275.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Triple Studio | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/2f1a02ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/181f3f47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Overlooking the Nelson Provincial Museum, Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers an eco-friendly retreat with a coffee shop, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Unwind in the sauna or take advantage of free WiFi and explore nearby Christ Church Cathedral. Guests rave about the helpful staff. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Gym - Pool - Breakfast available - Room service £102 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=914219&PinnedHotelID=914219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/8cc91652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds 9.0 Wonderful 34 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Pillow menu Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom Hairdryer - 291 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/285635e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Pillow menu Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom Hairdryer - 291 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/bb01cef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Pillow menu Separate bedroom Private bathroom Bathrobes Hairdryer - 291 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Triple Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/5e76f4ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Studio 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Pillow menu Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom Hairdryer - 463 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Quadruple Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/547833c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Suite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Pillow menu Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom Hairdryer - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds ![Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/3a82d3c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Kitchenette Dishwasher Flat-screen TV Pillow menu Separate bedroom Bathrobes - 614 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914219/3ddf4919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer Dishwasher Flat-screen TV Pillow menu - 1238 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site seafood restaurant, Oceano, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge) - An electric car charging station, a ballroom and luggage storage - A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All 113 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. More amenities include: - Childcare services and free infant beds - Free toiletries and hairdryers - 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Recycling, electric kettles and heating ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/85ae035d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hotel Nelson Nelson South - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=3505320&PinnedHotelID=3505320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/1b4a40de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tides Hotel The Wood - 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Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (NZD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges) - RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Full breakfast available for a fee 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Atom Cafe - Oceano - Port O' Call ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Bicycle tours - Gym - Sauna - Seasonal outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Fenced pool - In-room babysitting - In-room cot - Laundry facilities - Seasonal outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business centre - 6 meeting rooms - Computer station - Conference centre (6,297 square foot of space) ### Outdoors - In a nature reserve - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high) - Lift (100 centimetre wide door) - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (70 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible gym - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Ballroom - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Meal delivery service - Minibar - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Free local calls - Heating (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Phone - Recycling ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Renovations and closures The following facilities will be closed during October, May, June, July, August and September: - Swimming pool The property will be renovating from 10 June 2024 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected: - Dining venue - Exterior - Fitness facilities - Front desk - Guestrooms - Lobby - Meeting facilities - Parking area Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children - Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 10.00 per night - 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. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless transactions are available This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The seasonal pool will be open from 01 October to 31 March Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM Parking height restrictions apply ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Rutherford Hotel Heritage Hotel Rutherford Hotel Nelson Heritage Hotel Rutherford Nelson Rutherford Nelson Heritage Rutherford Hotel Nelson Rutherford Hotel Nelson Rutherford Hotel Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel Rutherford Hotel Nelson Nelson Rutherford Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rutherford Hotel Nelson have a pool? > Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson? > As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutherford Hotel Nelson on 31 Oct 2025 start from £102.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Rutherford-Hotel-Nelson.h914219.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Rutherford Hotel Nelson pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Rutherford Hotel Nelson? > Self-parking is available for NZD 10.00 per night. Valet parking is available for NZD 10 per night. ### What time is check-in at Rutherford Hotel Nelson? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Rutherford Hotel Nelson? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rutherford Hotel Nelson located? > Located in Nelson City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question