Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson Call us toll free 0800 437 227 (NZ) to book your next stay or go online: www.rutherfordhotel.nz

Nelson is an extraordinary NZ destination befitting a hotel of such a high standard. Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~ A Heritage Hotel offers Qualmark 4 star hotel accommodation with a full complement of features designed to help you achieve the most from your stay. Our hotel offers a range of superior guest facilities including Oceano Panorama restaurant, 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, we are one of the few hotels that puts you right at the doorstep of three national parks and an unmatched range of sandy beaches, blue seas and mountain wilderness.

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Rutherford Hotel Nelson!Gather your friends, dress up in your best Halloween c...
16/10/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Rutherford Hotel Nelson!

Gather your friends, dress up in your best Halloween costume, and join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, great music and plenty of Halloween fun!

Saturday 31st October

🥂 From 5:30pm
Doors open with welcome drink on arrival.

🍽️ From 6:00pm
Enjoy our Halloween themed buffet dinner.

🎶 DJ from 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Dance the night away to your favourite tunes!

👻 Come dressed to impress… or terrify!
Be in the chance to win one night’s accommodation for 2 people, including breakfast the following morning.

Get ready for a night of Halloween magic at Rutherford Hotel Nelson 🕷️🎃

Bookings are essential — secure your place and start planning your costume today!

Book via our website - https://www.rutherfordhotel.nz/dining

or through Eventfinda (booking fees apply) -
https://s1.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/halloween-party-at-rutherford-hotel-nelson/nelson

*WEDNESDAY SPECIAL at Atom Café*Every Wednesday from 8:30am until sold out, grab a regular coffee + donut for just $8.Th...
13/10/2026

*WEDNESDAY SPECIAL at Atom Café*

Every Wednesday from 8:30am until sold out, grab a regular coffee + donut for just $8.

The perfect excuse to catch up with a friend, fuel your morning, or simply treat yourself.

Available every Wednesday

From 8:30am — until sold out!

Atom Café
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Supporting Our Local Heroes. We’re proud to show our appreciation for the incredible people who keep our community safe....
02/10/2026

Supporting Our Local Heroes. We’re proud to show our appreciation for the incredible people who keep our community safe.

As a thank you to our local FENZ, St John and Police teams, we’re offering some special deals at Rutherford Hotel Nelson:

Atom Café – On Duty
• Doughnut + coffee — $8
• Coffee — $4 (+$0.50 takeaway cup)
• 10% off cabinet food
Available to uniformed, on-duty staff.

Atom Café Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:30am–4:00pm
Closed weekends & public holidays.

Oceano – Off Duty
• Buffet breakfast + barista coffee — $25
Available to FENZ, St John and Police staff.

Oceano Breakfast:
Monday–Friday | 5:00am–10:00am
Saturday & Sunday | 5:00am–10:30am

Thank you for everything you do for our community. ❤

01/10/2026
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Rutherford Hotel Nelson!Gather your friends, dress up in your best Halloween c...
01/10/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Rutherford Hotel Nelson!

Gather your friends, dress up in your best Halloween costume, and join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, great music and plenty of Halloween fun!

Saturday 31st October

🥂 From 5:30pm
Doors open with welcome drink on arrival.

🍽️ From 6:00pm
Enjoy our Halloween themed buffet dinner.

🎶 DJ from 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Dance the night away to your favourite tunes!

👻 Come dressed to impress… or terrify!
Be in the chance to win one night’s accommodation for 2 people, including breakfast the following morning.

Get ready for a night of Halloween magic at Rutherford Hotel Nelson 🕷️🎃

Bookings are essential — secure your place and start planning your costume today!

Book via our website - https://www.rutherfordhotel.nz/dining

or through Eventfinda (booking fees apply) -
https://s1.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/halloween-party-at-rutherford-hotel-nelson/nelson

30/09/2026

♟️✨ Check this out, Nelson!

Chess is making BIG moves onto the Rutherford Hotel – and you’ve got a free front-row spot on the street!
Catch Board 1 from the 2026 South Island Chess Championships streamed onto the hotel’s Selwyn Place façade, alongside behind-the-scenes clips and highlights from 170 years of chess in Nelson.

📅 Every night until Sunday 4 October
🕗 8–10pm
📍 Rutherford Hotel, Selwyn Place façade
🎟️ FREE – just turn up and watch!

Following from home? Watch the action across 12 boards online via Chess.com, with results and pairings available on Vega Results. Please note that game broadcasts have a 10-minute delay.

Whether you’re a grandmaster or don’t know your rook from your bishop, make your next move a night out in Whakatū Nelson! ♟️🌙

Introducing our Conference Christmas Buffet Menu! 🎄Perfect for everything from small-scale meetings to larger corporate ...
25/09/2026

Introducing our Conference Christmas Buffet Menu! 🎄

Perfect for everything from small-scale meetings to larger corporate functions, our Conference Christmas buffet is a great way to bring your team together and get everyone into the festive spirit.

Planning your end-of-year event? Get in touch with our Functions Team today to secure your date and book your Christmas function with us!

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Address

27 Nile Street West
Nelson
7010

Telephone

+6435482299

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