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Hotel Amenities
Renovations + Closures
The following facilities will be closed during October, May, June, July, August, and September:
- Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from June 10 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Dining venue(s)
- Exterior
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk
- Guestrooms
- Lobby
- Meeting facilities
- Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Property Features
In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Rutherford Hotel Nelson provides a sauna and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 6297 square feet (585 square meters) include a conference center. This eco-certified hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary valet parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson has designated areas for smoking.
- Water dispenser
- Elevator
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Fitness facilities
- Showcase for local artists
- 24-hour front desk
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Covered parking
- Uncovered parking
- Secured parking
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free valet parking
- Computer station
- Conference space size (meters) - 585
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle parking available
- Coin laundry on site
- Bicycle tour information
- Fence around pool
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference center
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Total number of rooms - 113
- No accessible shuttle
- Number of accessible parking spaces 3
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Registration desk height (inches) - 39
- Registration desk height (centimeters) - 100
- Elevator door width (inches) - 39
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Elevator door width (centimeters) - 100
- Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
- Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 90
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Electric car charging station
- Nature reserve
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Sauna
- Free wired internet
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 1
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 6297
- Ballroom
- Laundry facilities
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family property
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Free cribs/infant beds
Room Amenities
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers 113 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Television
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Room service (24 hours)
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired internet
- Pillow menu
- TV size: 42
- TV size measurement: inch
- Free cribs/infant beds
- In-room climate control (heating)
- Electric kettle
- Towels provided
- Number of beds 2
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Recycling
- Restaurant dining guide
- Closed captioned TV
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- Bed sheets not available
- Meal delivery service available
- Energy-saving switches
- Accessible vanity height (inches) - 28
- Accessible vanity height (centimeters) - 70
Parking
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Food & Drink
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 5:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Oceano - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner.
Atom Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open select days.
Port O' Call - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Handrails in stairways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
- Covered self parking fee: NZD 10.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
You need to know
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
One child stays free
Guests must provide health documentation
Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
Credit card pre-authorization
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Contactless food service / room service is available
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
Mobile key entry is not available
Debit cards not accepted
Protective clothing is not available to guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Children stay free - maximum age 13
Social distancing measures are not in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Children stay free
Parking height restrictions apply
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
No gap period between guest stays
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 13 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to March 31.
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
One child 13 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Hotel Names
- 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
Awards & Affiliations
- Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
National Rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
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