Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel

Centrally located in Nelson, the 4-star Rutherford Hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets and the landmark cathedral.

The hotel has 113 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, which are decorated in a modern, contemporary style. Each room has a modern en suite bathroom, including complimentary Natural Habitat toiletries.

There are 2 restaurants at the hotel for guests to choose from. Fresh seafood is on offer in the hotel’s Oceano Restaurant or enjoy Japanese cuisine in the Miyazu Restaurant. There is also a café and a bar.

The Rutherfold Hotel Nelson is well-placed for exploring the sandy beaches, blue seas and mountains of the surrounding area.

Rooms: 113
Rate: 155 - 210 NZD
Hotel chain: Heritage Hotels

With an unbeatable location and rooms of distinction, you would expect the Rutherford Hotel Nelson to offer guests a full compliment of guest services. You won't be disappointed.

24 hour room service
Same-day laundry
Car-parking
Outdoor pool
Currency exchange
Security deposit boxes at reception
Dry-cleaning
Health centre with gymnasium and sauna
Baby-sitting service
WiFi wireless internet connections in all public areas

The spacious and beautifully appointed rooms of the Rutherford Hotel Nelson have played host to movie stars, royalty, Prime Ministers and dignitaries. You will be right at home here too, with the spacious, newly refurbished contemporary Executive Rooms.

All rooms have:

Hairdryer
Luxury bathrobe
Iron & ironing board
Tea & coffee making facilities
Mini bar
Telephone and Broadband internet connection
Complimentary Natural Habitat toiletries

The Rutherford Cafe:A great place to gather for casual snack or light meal.

Oceano Restaurant: This restaurant is open for breakfast and in the evning you can enjoy a la carte service with delectable and fresh seafood.

Miyazu Japanese Restaurant:Here you can enjoy authentic flavours of the orient are blended with the freshest in local seafood and produce.

Port o Call Bar: A perfect place to relax while selecting from a wide range of fine wines and a selection of speciality cocktails.

Nelson, situated at the top of New Zealand’s South Island is a city famous for plenty of sunshine, amazing local wines and produce and seafood without compare. Here you are on the doorstep to the rugged beauty of mountain walks, ancient forest and the sheer beauty of some of the most well-known national parks in the world. You will find the local residents quick with a smile and a helping hand and will be left wishing you could stay longer.

Walk the world famous Heaphy Track
Visit Abel Tasman or Nelson Lakes National Parks
Take a 4WD tour to Farewell Spit
Enjoy helicopter, sail, cruise or sea kayak tours
Pop into the World of Wearable Art
Be entranced by the Hoglund Glass store
Take a stroll through Founders Historic Park
Dine at any number of vineyards and craft stores

From the airport:
Turn right onto Quarantine Road, straight through the first roundabout then left at the very next roundabout. Moving into the right lane, go straight ahead through the next roundabout, following the signs to the city centre along Waimea Road. Waimea Road becomes Rutherford Street. Just before the first set of traffic lights, turn right into Nile Street, the entrance to our Hotel will be on the left-hand side.

From Picton:
When driving along Queen Elizabeth drive coming into Nelson, turn left at the roundabout into Trafalgar Street. Drive over the bridge and at the traffic lights turn right into Halifax Street. At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Rutherford Street, and pass through 3 more light-controlled intersections. Turn left into Nile Street, and the entrance to our Hotel will be on the left-hand side.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.