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The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

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40 Waimea Road, Nelson, 7010
  • Nelson College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Kitchen | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Kitchen

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Compact Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Compact Studio

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Unit with Spa

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Studio with SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Double Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedrooms Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Front of property

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (527)
The price is $147
per night
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

About this property

The Hotel Nelson

3-star hotel in Nelson South
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center.
The Hotel Nelson offers 80 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nelson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Hotel Nelson features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

The Hotel Nelson has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Flames on 40 - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 28 for adults and NZD 5 to 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Flames on 40

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 28.00 for adults, and NZD 5.00 to 28.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Nelson
Quality Nelson
Leisure Hotel Nelson
Hotel Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel
The Hotel Nelson Nelson
The Hotel Nelson Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 964 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zahrina Januar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the hotel is pretty average. We were able to walk to restaurants in the city (average about 20mins walk). We had breakfast at the restaurant on the hotel which has a good review. I ordered salmon eggs benedict, the eggs were overcooked for a poached eggs, the sauce too tangy and the salmon tasted a bit off. For some reason when we checked in, the rubbish bins in the hotel are not lined with plastic bags. The room has good amount of amenities i.e. stoves, fridge, and cooking utensil
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacqui

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and tired. Shower was particularly bad and difficult to set the hot water. Rooms not serviced properly. Had to ask for teabags and tea towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a compact room which was adequate for our two night stay. It was super clean and quiet. We dined in one night and we were very impressed with the meal and the staff The meal was delicious and very affordable Would certainly recommend a stay at the Nelson Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting a car park was our only problem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ralf

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property perhaps is not very business stay friendly, it obviously depends on the day but it is very very loud with swimming pool occupied most of the day by loud noises and windows not blocking the noise, it's good if you're here for holidays not if you're here for work and need rest. Also there are no microwaves in Studio rooms even though they have them on photos. Other than that, it's good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, but the hotel needs to update their website to reflect the accommodation offered! We booked a studio unit with everything it listed but there was no microwave as stated, no bowls or spoons for breakfast. They very promptly sorted it out for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best bed of my trip with multiple stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except for the parking in front and the room, we had to walk alittle but would highly recommend the motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KM

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed the night checking in and out was easy and very friendly staff.the room we stayed in was very tidy really comfortable bed and nice pillows the shower was amazing would stay there again in a heartbeat thanks hotel nelson😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David, Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stanislavs

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheree

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
I have stayed here previously several times whilst in Nelson for work, and it’s always been ok, however this visit the majority of the hotel seemed to be booked out for a school booking, who we so noisy it was impossible to get to sleep at any decent hour and constant noise was very frustrating Maybe if you have a large group of children staying in the future tell guests that are part of that group so they can stay elsewhere, I will not be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. Will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAMIAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly motel good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Check in was efficient. Front desk staff friendly and helpful. Room was dirty and had a terrible odour. Called reception to inform them and was moved to a new room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024