Ruby Bay Travel Guide

Name: The Sails Nelson
Price range: £72

Mapua

A sunset over a calm lake with mountains in the background.

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Things to do

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

£1,693

per traveller

From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

£2,234

per traveller

Abel Tasman National Park - even more beautiful from above.

Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience

£1,693

per traveller

Full Day Premium Tour - Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds

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

£4,789

per traveller

Land beside a remote, hidden alpine lake in the Kahurangi National Park

Heli-Picnic Alpine Lake Kahurangi National Park

£2,400

per traveller

Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell

£2,053

per traveller

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Top hotels in Ruby Bay

A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village

Ruby Bay Tasman

Stay at this holiday home in Mapua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mapua Wharf and Tasman Golf Club are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)

"This place was perfect for our winter getaway. My parents and I found this place very clean and comfortable as well as warm!It had everything we needed to cook, eat and live in Ruby bay for 10 days we were there. We would absolutely come and stay here again. Thank you very much!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

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The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road Nelson

£45

23 Aug - 24 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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

"Great property"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Tides Hotel

66 Trafalgar Street Nelson

£52

2 Aug - 3 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! (1,004 reviews)

"5 stars Will be staying again on our next trip to Nelson"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson

£52

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 Jul 2026

Quest Nelson

108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson

£61

1 Aug - 2 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 Jul 2026

The Sails Nelson

7 Trafalgar Street Nelson

£72

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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. ...

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