Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast

83 Hatea Drive, 0112 Whangarei, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>121</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
121 reviews

Excellent basic delicious breakfast. Awesome coffee. Nice table and place settings to enjoy it. Jennie will even fix it “to go” for you if you have an early morning tour. Jennie and Tony are the perfect combination of friendly, helpful, accommodating while giving you privacy when desired. My father passed away while I was there and they were so generously compassionate, forgiving and understanding my lack of participation in their delightful story telling. I really can’t think of a better place to have been at that time. They also have gorgeous art and gardens to enjoy.

Dianne United States of America
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Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast

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Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Whangarei City Center and the Whangarei Bus Station. Whangarei Airport is 5 mi away, and a free 2-way transfer can be arranged. This cozy accommodations offers free parking on site and free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms come with modern furnishings and have heating facilities. Each has a small seating area. Laundry and ironing facilities are available. Guests can unwind in the guest lounge which is equipped with a TV, a DVD player and Netflix. A continental breakfast consisting of homemade preserves, home baked goods and fresh fruit salad is served daily. Bed & Breakfast Chelsea House is 1.2 mi from Town Basin Marina and a 3-minute drive from Whangarei Falls. It is within a 30-minute drive of Whangarei Heads Beach, Whale Bay, and Whangaumu Bay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Whangarei, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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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.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Whangarei
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  • Dianne
    United States of America United States of America
    “Excellent basic delicious breakfast. Awesome coffee. Nice table and place settings to enjoy it. Jennie will even fix it “to go” for you if you have an early morning tour. Jennie and Tony are the perfect combination of friendly, helpful,...”
  • Zach
    United States of America United States of America
    “The most wonderful stay! Jennie is a fantastic host. The room was incredibly clean, and breakfast was perfect. Loved the walk into town that Jennie detailed for me as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “How comfortable the room and bed felt. The house was very homely and the hosts were very welcoming and great chatting with. This was my first time B&B and I enjoyed it. Will go back again for sure. Thank you for a great stay and breakfast. You...”

Hosted by Hi, Tony and Jennie Bender are the proud owners of Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast, a beautiful old Kauri Villa full of character and warmth.

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Hi, Tony and Jennie Bender are the proud owners of Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast, a beautiful old Kauri Villa full of character and warmth.
We look forward to welcoming you as guests in our beautiful home during your stay with us in Whangarei. Our home is a large 110+year old character villa, which in its past life was well renown as ‘Chelsea Tea House’. People would come from near and far to enjoy Devonshire teas on the peaceful verandah and in the manicured front garden. The house has a relaxed, comfortable decor - with high ceilings, polished native Kauri floors and many architectural features inside and out. We are centrally located to town and just across the road from our home is Mair Park with local bush walks, walking tracks to the Whangarei Falls or Town Basin -with its cafes, restaurants and art shops.
Upon arrival at Chelsea House, you will be warmly greeted by Jennie into our charming and Bed and Breakfast. Although Tony and I took over the well established B&B in 2017 we have hosted over 1000 guests. Our careers have been in tourism & hospitality. Jennie spent many years visiting her grandparents in Whangarei and staying at Pataua beach at her grandparents bach (holiday home). Our shared love for travel brought us together over 25 years ago, both hosting 18 day Contiki Tours around New Zealand as tour guides. We soon settled on Waiheke Island, where we owned the travel agency and Jennie dabbled in wedding co-ordination at a top vineyard on Waiheke. After eleven years living an idyllic life on the Island raising our daughter Sarah, we relocated to Auckland for her education. As a family, we have always enjoyed travelling overseas, often choosing to stay in a Bed and Breakfast. The hospitality, friendships and comfort provided to us during our travels, have always been memorable aspects of our holidays. An added bonus is the in-depth local knowledge our hosts have had, allowing us to understand and explore the area in a more authentic way.
Close to Chelsea House is well located to the Town Basin Marina, located on the banks of the Hatea River. Here you will find a busy marina, cafes, galleries and the Hundertwasser Art Gallery (to open Dec 2021). There is a 4.2km Hatea Loop walking trail with sculptures & NZs only Camera Obscura on the other side of the award winning Te Matau A Pohe bridge. Whangarei has it's own Kiwi House with two resident Kiwi. The Quarry Gardens are world class, built by volunteers in an old Quarry and the busy Quail Cafe in the Quarry does a good coffee. Visit the Historical Village in the Manu countryside. If you enjoy a bit of a hike, take the trail to the top of Mt Parahaki with views across Whangarei to Mt Mania, another mountain which offers spectacular views across the harbour and up and down the coast. If you are not planning to go to all the way to Cape Reinga you can make Chelsea House in Whangarei your base to explore the North, you can easily make day trips to many of Northlands stunning beaches, the famous Kauri Forest or Paihia in the Bay of Islands both only 60 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adults only
    • Electric blankets
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Chelsea House Bed &amp; Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    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.

    FAQs about Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast

    • The prices at Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast is 1.2 miles from the center of Whangarei. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.