Note: From March 23 we will asks all of our guests to keep up to date with the latest NZ Govt Covid-19 alerts and Ministry of Health advice and alerts on Covid-19 and do what we can do collecively to minimize its spread, and its impact on NZ and on our community.

The Blue Studio offers stylish and tranquil boutique accommodation for you to relax in. Whether you want a romantic get away or just ‘time-out’ for a single person, the Blue Studio offers you peace and tranquility. You can venture out to sample the unique offerings of Mapua Village or stay put and have everything you need at your fingertips.
The 42sqm interior of this open plan unit is spacious and well equipped with a wet bar, dining area and living area (details below). The polished concrete floor has thermostatically controlled underfloor heating that will keep you cosy and warm in the cooler weather. This unit has a comfortable Queen bed . A maximum of 3 people can be accommodated in this space – with an extra single bed – but it’s most comfortable for 1 or 2. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You must notify us of extra quests at the time of booking as we may not always be able to accomodate extra people.
The interior opens onto a private 25 sqm deck with a covered outdoor kitchen (barbecue, gas hob and sink) and outdoor furniture, providing an extension to your interior dining and living space.
Attached by a breezeway to the Orange Apartment, the two units ( Blue Studio and Orange) can be booked together to offer proximity for those ‘together’ times with extended family or friends, but also offer individual privacy for ‘time-out’. Refer to our page Full House. Book direct with uson our Little Hotelier booking engine and save the commission fees (between 7% and 10% for you and 5-8% for us) typically charged by the major online agencies like AirBnb, Homeaway, Booking.com .
We welcome cyclists on the Great Taste Trail and provide secure, on-site lock-up facilities for bicycles. The Village shops are a 1 minute walk away and the Wharf, with all its culinary and artistic delights, is a mere 4 minute walk away. Enjoy a car-less weekend! We can arrange transport to and from Nelson airport if required.
Every detail required for guest comfort has been carefully considered, including:
- Fully equipped wetbar with:
- Small fridge
- Microwave
- Kettle & toaster
- Cutlery, china and glassware
- Cooking utensils
- Tea & coffee supplies
- Outdoor kitchen with a sink, gas barbecue and hob
- Comfortable queen-size bed
- High-quality, comfortable furnishings
- Under-floor heating
- Crisp white linen
- Spacious wardrobes
- Luxurious bath towels
- Heated towel rails
- Outdoor furniture
- Free off-street parking
- Secure lock-up for bicycles and cycling equipment
- Free Broadband/Wi-fi
- 42 inch HD / Freeview television
- DVD player (with access to over 400 music, movie or documentary DVDs)
- USB chargers (via power plugs)
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Drying rack
- Access to shared laundry & clothesline