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'
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Our pick of the best Ruby Bay Hotel Deals

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is NZ$113 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$113
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good place with centre location and rooms are spacious and affordable."

Reviewed on 10 July 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 24 July to 25 July
NZ$125
24 July - 25 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Pleasant stay and great location."

Reviewed on 5 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$130 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$130
17 July - 18 July
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. ...
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

5 out of 5
7 Trafalgar Street Nelson
The price is NZ$166 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$166
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (738 reviews)
"That bed was incredible, like sleeping on a cloud. I want one."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Sails Nelson
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$141 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$141
31 July - 1 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! (510 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff with clean and neat rooms."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Quest Nelson
Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge

4 out of 5
4 Duncan Street Nelson
The price is NZ$186 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$186
22 July - 23 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (686 reviews)
"Breakfast was good. Room was clean. Bathroom did not have shampoo and toiletries replaced so had to use soap which was not ideal. Good parking and next to Anchor Lodge - great food and hospitality - highly recommend. Good view of marina but too cold to benefit so worked out quite expensive compared ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Harbourside Lodge
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