Ruby Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a calm lake with mountains in the background.
A sunset over a calm lake with mountains in the background.

Activities

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

NZ$195
per adult
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

NZ$3,953
per traveller
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Nelson: Taste Tasman Food & Wine Tour with Lunch & Tastings

Nelson: Taste Tasman Food & Wine Tour with Lunch & Tastings

NZ$1,699
per traveller
Nelson: Taste Tasman Food & Wine Tour with Lunch & Tastings
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Our pick of the best Ruby Bay Hotel Deals

Charming Beach House

Charming Beach House

Ruby Bay Tasman Region
Stay at this holiday home in Mapua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Mapua Wharf and Mahana Estates are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay, great access to beach, clean, had everything we needed.Short drive to shops etc"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

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Charming Beach House
Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub

Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub

Ruby Bay Tasman Region
Stay at this beach holiday home in Mapua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Mapua Wharf and Tasman Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"The most beautiful sunrises! Worth the stay just to witness these. Thanks to wonderful hosts we had a relaxing time.C & G & G"

Reviewed on 2 June 2026

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Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$119 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$119
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$120 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$120
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Tides Hotel
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$125 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$125
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,431 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation as always….super clean room with every detail covered."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is NZ$141 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$141
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
"Great place to stay, in walking distance to the shopping centre. Jake in reception was incredible, helping us with a booking problem. He was extremely welcoming and a wonderful asset to Quest."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Quest Nelson
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