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
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
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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! (52 reviews)
"Beautiful and peaceful house, right on the beach front! Well appointed and clean, very cozy and homely. We very much enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$177 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$177
22 Nov - 23 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! (999 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$125 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$125
7 Nov - 8 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
The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road Nelson
The price is NZ$168 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$168
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Beachcomber Hotel
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is NZ$180 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$180
7 Nov - 8 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
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