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About us
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is a renowned landmark in the region, and you’re ensured of a suitably grand and successful event when you hold your conference here. The dedicated on-site conference team always goes the extra mile, from tailored menus to specific room layouts to your choice of venue. Whether you’re looking to cater for 2 people or 400 delegates, the range of conference and function rooms will suit every event type.
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Amenities
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Staging area
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maitai Room | 6,296.9 sq. ft. - | 700 | 300 | 500 | 700 | 350 | 300 |
Maitai 1 | 3,573.6 sq. ft. - | 400 | - | 300 | 400 | 200 | 200 |
Maitai 2 | 2,723.3 sq. ft. - | 300 | - | 200 | 300 | 150 | 100 |
Riwaka Room | 1,097.9 sq. ft. - | 60 | 25 | 50 | 60 | 30 | 25 |
Heaphy Room | 688.9 sq. ft. - | 40 | 15 | 40 | 60 | 20 | 15 |
Waimea Room | 1,711.5 sq. ft. - | 100 | 45 | 100 | 150 | 80 | 45 |
Wairau Room | 1,485.4 sq. ft. - | 75 | 30 | 60 | 100 | 50 | 30 |
Waimea & Wairau Room Combined | 3,196.9 sq. ft. - | 250 | 45 | 200 | 280 | 130 | 45 |
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
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Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
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