māra
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<h2>Elegant Accommodation</h2> māra in Ruby Bay offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. <h2>Comfortable Amenities</h2> The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Breakfast is served in the room, providing a delightful start to the day. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 30 km from Nelson Airport, māra is close to attractions such as Christ Church Cathedral (32 km) and Trafalgar Park (33 km). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area with ease. <h2>Guest Favorites</h2> Guests highly rate the garden, breakfast provided by the property, and the attentive host, making māra a preferred choice for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Fast free WiFi (105 Mbps)
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Thomas
Australia“Great set up, very comfortable, private, beautiful gardens. Nicky is a wonderful host and her breakfasts delicious. The homemade sourdough brioche buns are divine. Thank you for sharing Mara with us.”
Sarah
United Kingdom“Very comfortable and spacious room for our 3 night stay. We loved the design of the room and clean modern finish. The bed was very comfortable and shower very powerful. Nicky provided delicious breakfasts of Bircher muesli and home baked bread. It...”- Beatrice United Kingdom“The 2 rooms are at ground level under the owners’ home in a residential and quiet location. The gardens are very pretty and there is an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy them. The room we had was very tastefully done, the bed comfortable...”
- Toni
New Zealand“Second visit here and it is a great quiet place to stay, great parking right close to the studio, and breakfast was delicious. Close to the supermarket for everything. Will be back again. 10 mins to motueka by car. Ideal spot!” 
Katarzyna United Kingdom“Well appointed, nicely decorated, thought of every detail to enhance comfort and use of space. Beautiful patio and surroundings.”
Mark New Zealand“Enjoyed our stay at Mara. Modern comfortable unit, friendly hosts and quiet garden outlook added to the experience. Breakfasts a added bonus. Would definitely stay again.”- Anna New Zealand“Beyond fabulous! The room, the hosts and oh the breakfast!!”
- Margo United Kingdom“Modern, fresh, lovely space, fantastic breakfast. Nicky is amazing. Great location. Great shower.”
- Hannah United Kingdom“Beautifully styled, serene setting in Mapua. Unbelievably kind and helpful owners Stunning breakfast”
- Yvette United Kingdom“This was probably the best place that we have stayed in so far. The setting was beautiful, location was great and the host was lovely. The unit is modern and very well equipped and the bed was perfect. I was able to have a gluten free breakfast...”
Quality rating
Hosted by Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson
Property surroundings
Facilities of māraGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular facilities
- Fast free WiFi (105 Mbps)
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- CyclingOff-site
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetFast free WiFi 105 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
General
- Electric blankets
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
- English
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
