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 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
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 Grossi Point Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"Clean and quirky with beach access, lots to do right on your doorstep! Beds are comfortable and thr house stays quite warm"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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$127 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$127
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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$119 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$119
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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)
"Funky and overlooks the estuary."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Tides Hotel
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is NZ$149 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$149
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
Quest Nelson
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$139 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$139
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,433 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
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