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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: māra in Ruby Bay offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy garden views and a relaxing outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delightful Breakfast: A breakfast is provided in-room, featuring freshly baked bread, pastries, and a selection of teas and coffees. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast offerings. Local Attractions: Located 32 km from Nelson Cathedral and 33 km from Trafalgar Park, māra is 0 km from Nelson Airport. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area with ease.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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
- Olive
New Zealand“Had a lovely stay here wish we could’ve stayed longer, we all really enjoyed the comfy accommodation and the delicious breakfast provided.” - Marie New Zealand“Very clean and modern, great hosts and lovely breakfast included with home made bread and preserves.”
- Samantha New Zealand“Such a great space. Beautiful linen, comfy bed and a beautiful garden. A gorgeous homemade breakfast delivered in a little basket. Highly recommend staying here.”
- Linda New Zealand“The breakfast was very good and the garden setting and birdlife amazing.”
Danielle
Australia“Lovely space, thoughtful touches and quality furnishings. Felt like a little luxury. Very comfortable bed, great shower and breakfast was great. Perfect for our one night on the way through to Golden bay. Gardens looked lovely. Awesome location, a...”- John New Zealand“Modern well appointed unit set in a beautiful private garden. Nicky was very welcoming and provided a nice continental breakfast.”
- 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!”
Quality rating
Hosted by Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
