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

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
Full Day Premium Tour - Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds

Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'

NZ$11,186
per traveller
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
Land beside a remote, hidden alpine lake in the Kahurangi National Park

Heli-Picnic Alpine Lake Kahurangi National Park

NZ$5,606
per traveller
Heli-Picnic Alpine Lake Kahurangi National Park
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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
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$113 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$113
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$120 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$120
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"5 stars Will be staying again on our next trip to Nelson"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Tides Hotel
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$120 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$120
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,423 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
The price is NZ$150 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$150
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (511 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Quest Nelson
Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

4 out of 5
99 Martin Farm Road Kaiteriteri
The price is NZ$191 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$191
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kaiteriteri. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Kimi Ora Eco Resort
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