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: Cruise, Kayak, & Hike Tour

Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Kayak, & Hike Tour

NZ$699
per adult
Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Kayak, & Hike Tour
Nelson: Taste Tasman Food & Wine Tour with Lunch & Tastings

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

NZ$1,750
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 Grossi Point Reserve are located ...
8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)
"Not private as another house on same land and a missing curtain on main doors. Two different codes given. No paper to light fire or milk to make a cuppa."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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Charming Beach House
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$161 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$161
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was great but would of been good to at least have had a microwave. Love that had the restaurant right there. Great food and staff"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$130 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$130
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great bar area close to town."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Tides Hotel
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is NZ$147 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$147
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (519 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Quest Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$130 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$130
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,435 reviews)
"Loved this place. Such value for money. We had a late check in which was managed by their sister property across the road. The decor was the best. Appreciated the laundry facilities. Had a ground floor apartment near the pool. Perhaps further from the pool if you don’t have kids s not a lot of privacy. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson

4 out of 5
4 Duncan Street Nelson
The price is NZ$188 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$188
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Harbourside Nelson
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