Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel in Nelson 

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 serviceSame-day laundryCar-parkingOutdoor poolCurrency exchangeSecurity deposit boxes at receptionDry-cleaningHealth centre with gymnasium and saunaBaby-sitting serviceWiFi 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 boardTea & coffee making facilitiesMini barTelephone and Broadband internet connectionComplimentary 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 TrackVisit Abel Tasman or Nelson Lakes National ParksTake a 4WD tour to Farewell SpitEnjoy helicopter, sail, cruise or sea kayak tours Pop into the World of Wearable ArtBe entranced by the Hoglund Glass storeTake a stroll through Founders Historic ParkDine 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.

The Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers luxurious hotel accommodation with a full complement of features designed to help you achieve the most from your stay.The hotel offers a range of superior guest facilities including two restaurants, and is only a couple of minutes walk from Nelson's main shopping district and landmark cathedral. Dining, relaxing, or getting away from it all, this is one of the few hotels that puts you right at the doorstep of sandy beaches, blue seas and mountain wilderness.

Check in is from 2:00 pm, and you are able to use your room until 10:00 am on your day of departure. In the event you need to cancel your reservation we will require 24 hours notice. Reservations cancelled more than 24 hours prior to arrival will not incur a cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled after 6pm on the day before arrival will incur a cancellation fee of one night's accommodation.If you will be bringing a car, there is a $10.00 carparking fee for underground carparking that can be paid on check out. Outside Car Parking is Free of Charge