About this property

Elegant Accommodations: māra in Mapua 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 19 mi from Nelson Airport, māra is near Christ Church Cathedral (20 mi) and Trafalgar Park (21 mi). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area with ease.

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 (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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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.

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Alecia
United States United States
Very clean, friendly host, comfortable bed, good breakfast, good value
Allyson
United States United States
Loved the property and space of Mara. Nikki brought a homemade breakfast each morning that was delicious. She was delightful to talk to but gave us our space on her beautiful property.
Andrew
Canada Canada
Wonderful apartment. Beautiful garden. Easy parking. Lovely breakfast. Shame we were only there one night. Perfect.
Tashvir
Australia Australia
Everything about the place but mostly the welcoming of the owners and the lovely and well thought breakfast.
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
It's an oasis of calmness, with beautiful garden, birds singing
Mark
United States United States
Mara was a quiet respite in a wonderful little town. Our host was gracious and served fabulous rhubarb for breakfast! The grounds were beautiful and birds were chirping about .
Helen
New Zealand New Zealand
Comfortable quiet place to stay. The extra touches like cold water in the Fridge ( still And sparkling) just makes the stay even more comfortable. Delightful place and host
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....

Hosted by Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson

10
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

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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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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