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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.5 of 5
Trafalgar Square | P O Box 248, 7010, New Zealand
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Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Ranked #18 of 43 hotels in Nelson
4.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
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New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My first impression of the Rutherford Hotel was that it belonged in the 1980s. Let me just say this - there is an interior fountain in the lobby. I stayed for two, one night jaunts at the Rutherford Hotel. The first time I was there my room was rather old and needed updating. On my second visit, the room was... More

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Yeppoon.Central Qld
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Spent 4 nights here while attending a reunion. This was our second stay at this hotel. I believe that the rooms had been refurbished since our last visit. The hotel is very conveniently located and a 1 min walk to shops and restaurants. The rooms are spacious and clean . Disappointments were no wifi Internet available. Was traveling with an... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Our room was booked by our travel agent in the UK and they had done their homework well. Lovely hotel lobby, friendly reception staff and lovely room with view over the town. Wi-fi was free in the lobby (limited time daily), but it was no problem siting in the lovely lobby area. Restaurant was lovely but a bit cool due... More

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Nadi
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I checked in at Rutherford on the 6th Feb early this year. As it was my first trip to New Zealand I ensured that I pre book my room 3 months ahead to avoid all this minor unexpected issues that is pretty norm for every hotel. I am a Sales & Marketing personal in Fiji in which I arranged everything... More

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Horsham sussex
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

We enjoyed our 1 night here. Room was spacious and well appointed. Have been surprised all through New Zealand on the charge for the internet. More

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Midlands
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

When making a reservation I had not realised that the town of Nelson would have such a well appointed hotel. The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful, letting us check-in well before midday. The rooms are quite large, very clean and comfortable. They do charge for parking but the valet service is free and very convenient. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We arrived very late at night after our original accommodation let us down - and were grateful for the friendly and prompt attention from the staff. The found a room for us, offered (not once, but twice) to help us with our baggage and parked the car. We had a beautifully spacious family room (king and single in one room;... More

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Denver, Colorado
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

The room was clean - we were on the 7th floor. The hotel is centrally located and very convenient to walking in the center of town. Can't get but a dozen channels on television compared to the 50+ at the Heritage hotel in Wellington. Also, have to pay to use the washer and dryer which we didn't have to do... More

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christchurch
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

I have chosen to stay at the rutherford every time I'm in Nelson now . It's rates are competitive and often the same or leas than other hotels It's clean x very friendly You can park on site x it's very close to town for the markets or shopping in nelsons funky shops It's close to Nelson girls if you... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

We stayed at the Rutherford in Nelson in early Jan 12 because the landslides had shut down our planned accomodation. What really impressed when we first walked into our suite was the absolute cleanliness of the place; it literally gleamed. We were pleased we "had" to stay here; it made up for the disappoinment of having to make a list... More

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  • Nelson Rutherford Hotel
Address: Trafalgar Square | P O Box 248, 7010, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM389 - 628

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