Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts offer two different accommodation types and is located between Richmond and Mapua on the road to the Abel Tasman National Park.
Located directly next to Mapua Ferry Wharf, the beachside Mapua Wharfside Apartments offers modern accommodation with water views. Free private parking and free WiFi are provided.
Fiona
United Kingdom
Location is excellent with lots of choices of eating places virtually next door.
Apartment is quiet and convenient with a great balcony to relax on.
Set in Mapua in the Tasman region, Terra Nostra has a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 32 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, and guests can benefit from private parking available on...
Situated in Mapua, Stay at the art gallery is a recently renovated accommodation, 32 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 33 km from Trafalgar Park.
Jurjen
New Zealand
Room was warm and ready, hosts very good with communication. Beautiful art on display in the room, and very close to the local pop up shops and restaurants.
Situated 34 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Waterwheel Cottage features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden.
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Donna
New Zealand
The host was amazing. They gave us great useful information on where to eat and shop etc.
And they very kindly put away our supermarket shopping and met us at the property for a walk through on arrival. The house was super clean and warm and comfortable. The fireplace and couches were a great entertaining space.
The bed linen was lovely, and I was thankful there was shampoo and conditioner there as I hadn't brought any.
In a beautiful rural hill-top setting, this semi-detached holiday home features a garden with an outdoor pool, barbecue and stunning views of the ocean and mountains of Nelson Bay.
Karen
United Kingdom
Fantastic facilities. Even earl grey tea! Comfy beds. Great space. Lovely shower.
It's a great vibe, good variety of food & coffee, good shops...
It's a great vibe, good variety of food & coffee, good shops & live entertainment sometimes. Stunning views, great transport offered for walking & biking enthusiasts ... just a lovely place.
Jacob
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Stunningly beautiful! Everyone should visit.
Stunningly beautiful! Everyone should visit. Beautiful place. The Apple Shed had friendly staff & food was very fresh and yummy!
Alberta’s was the best breakfast ever!
Walking & biking is easy around Māpua. People are very friendly in this quaint place.
A
Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Our stay was outside Christmas, New Year and school holidays...
Our stay was outside Christmas, New Year and school holidays, so quiet.
Had no issues getting meals at Mapua Wharf, plenty to choose from.
Great base for Golden Bay and Nelson.
Love taking the ferry to Rabbit Island and biking.
Gordon
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
I have stayed in Mapua many times while holidaying in the...
I have stayed in Mapua many times while holidaying in the region. Its a perfect spot if you don't want to be in the more metropolitan Nelson/Richmond areas but still have all the facilities at hand that you want on a holiday - restaurants, cafes, shops, pub, supermarket, petrol etc etc while still only being half an hour away from Nelson etc
Joanne
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
We've been to Mapua before.
We've been to Mapua before. It's off the beaten track to an extent but still has all the facilities you might want. It gets quite busy with tourists, both domestic and overseas, in summer. However, by the end of April this year it was just right with no problems getting a table at any of the restaurants yet they weren't dead either. Cyclists/walkers be aware that the Mapua Ferry winter timetable (weekends and school hols only) cuts in on the first week in May. We intended cycling in to Richmond but were scuppered by the lack of a ferry crossing.
Craig - 海瑞
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Lovely relaxed area.
Lovely relaxed area. Good shopping and a variety of restaurants available.
The Apple Shed resturant was great
Only downside was that the restaurants closed early Monday night but we found a great pub that was quiet and food was very nice.
Mapua was a lovely location, and the cottage was an easy walking distance to shops and the wharf cafes and restaurants. We could get to the Abel Tasman National Park from there, and/or take a boat trip along the park coast. The cottage was well equipped and we could do washing and get it dry on the outside line and drying rack. It was spacious and comfortable. The host was easy to communicate with and provided good information about access.
This place is a little slice of heaven. Chrissie and John were the best hosts. The view from the room was beautiful. Fresh fruit was growing outside in the garden. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The breakfast was yummy. Very close to wharf and restaurants. We will definitely come back again to explore the wineries.
So cool that the host was from Gravesend, Kent. Small world!
Thank you! Richard & Michelle
Wonderful unit, clean, comfortable with a nice outdoor seating area to relax and enjoy the gardens. The host Nicky is great, and provided a picnic basket full of breakfast items outside our door/patio in the morning. Highly recommend. While you are in Mapua, a short ride to the small scenic harbor will lead you to some good restaurants. We ate at the Apple Shed, it was also very good. Good NZ wine list.
The location in Mapua was a short walk from the wharf area withe the pubs and restaurants, but is just far enough away that there is very little noise emanating from that area. The facilities are self-catering with only a microwave and kettle inside but a large stainless steel sink, drainer and tabletop gas grill/barbeque just outside and undercover.
The property was immaculate and there were lovely views across the beautiful garden towards the water. It was half an hour’s walk into Mapua walk and a half an hours drive to Kaiteriteri for beautiful walks and a taste of paradise. Chrissie, our host was exceptionally welcoming, and looked after us very well!
First class accommodation. Very well presented and some thoughtful extras like TWO suitcase stands. I was by myself but I am used to travelling with my wife and we have a suitcase each, so two stands is brilliant. There were very nice fixings for breakfast and it was only 5 minutes walk to the wharf.
Location is terrific and within easy walking distance to the wharf, coffee shops, restaurants and a supermarket. Owners were friendly and easy to communicate with. Apartment was lovely and lots of info handily supplied via a nice notebook.
Cosy little cottage with friendly hosts. Very clean with warm, comfy bed and nice linen. The plunger coffee and home made chocolates were a lovely touch. Perfect location just steps from Mapua Wharf with great off street parking.
Location was excellent being so close to the wharf. Unit was comfortable with new bathroom. Porch outside was a lovely place to eat or enjoy the outdoors. Very comfortable bed. Friendly hosts. Wifi appreciated.
Awesome hosts. Spacious and clean apartment. Lovely stay with beautiful views. Short drive to Mapua wharf's lovely shops and restaurants. Will go back there.
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