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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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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Mapua

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United States 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 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 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 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 New Zealand
    Astonishingly beautiful property with gorgeous 5 star hotel like accomodation.
  • Emily
    New Zealand 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 United States
    Wonderful modern room. Beautifully appointed and quiet. Comfortable bed and well stocked kitchen. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful!
  • Paulina
    Poland 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 United States
    Wonderful setup that is very modern and cozy with a fantastic host. Breakfast was great too.
  • Avi8675
    United States United States
    The property was very pleasant and clean, and the host was great.

Hosted by Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson
Relax in this calm, bird-filled garden. Enjoy your breakfast on the private patio or take a glass of wine into over an acre of established and developing garden. The newly built suites are well-equipped with a kitchenette, dining area and living area. Quality bedding on your choice of a super king sized bed or two long singles and plenty of features to make your stay comfortable. Each patio has its own bike rack with adjacent charging point for e-bikes. Ideal for couples or groups of up to 4 travelling together.
Ruby Bay is right on the Great Taste Cycle Trail and gives easy access to Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National parks. The Mapua wharf is a short walk, drive or ride away and the local area features many artisanal food suppliers, artists and wineries. Make mara your base to explore this amazing region.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of māra
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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 tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-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

Internet
Fast free Wifi 105 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free 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

    House rules
    māra takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-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.

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