māra
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<h2>Elegant Accommodations</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 19 mi from Nelson Airport, māra is close to attractions such as Christ Church Cathedral (20 mi) and Trafalgar Park (21 mi). 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fast free Wifi 105 Mbps)
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andrew
United States
“The gardens were beautiful, the unit was modern and comfortable, the host was very helpful and engaging, and Ruby Beach has great access to fun things to do.” - Nathan
Canada
“Terrific place with amazing finishings, great layout and very nice touches such as fresh milk in the fridge. A gorgeous surrounding garden and a beautiful modern bathroom made for the perfect refuge.” - Bryson
United States
“Insanely amazing gardens around the property. Makes for quite an incredible walk around or relax about. The bed was super comfy. Very big as we got the king. Host is super nice and brought us breakfast at 8 am on the dot when we requested....” - Ieva
Lithuania
“We had a great stay! Hostess Nicky was very welcoming and sweet. Super king size bed was amazing, home made breakfast at your door step is truly hard to beat. Both the room and bathroom are modern, comfortable and convenient. The location while a...” - Louise
New Zealand
“Astonishingly beautiful property with gorgeous 5 star hotel like accomodation.” - Emily
New Zealand
“We loved Māra… such a find! This boutique accommodation was only a few mins drive from Māpua wharf and was set in a huge gorgeous garden with outside seating and a peek of the sea. The studios were purpose built as guest accommodation and every...” - Vanda
United States
“Wonderful modern room. Beautifully appointed and quiet. Comfortable bed and well stocked kitchen. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful!” - Paulina
Poland
“The interiors were amazing! Very modern and minimalistic. Fully equipped. The garden was beautiful and Nicky was super friendly and kind. One of the best places we've stayed at.” - Sean
United States
“Wonderful setup that is very modern and cozy with a fantastic host. Breakfast was great too.” - Avi8675
United States
“The property was very pleasant and clean, and the host was great.”
Hosted by Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson

Area info
Amenities of māraGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fast free Wifi 105 Mbps)
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- 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
- Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
General
- Electric blankets
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproof
- 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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.