Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Whangarei City Centre and the Whangarei Bus Station. Whangarei Airport is 8 km away, and a free 2-way transfer can be arranged. This cosy accommodation 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 2 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Whangarei, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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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.

Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.3
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Whangarei
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  • Hilton
    Australia Australia
    Jennie and Tony were kind and generous hosts. Jennie shared so many tips for where to go locally and across Northlands. Our room had a little kitchen and sitting area which made it better than most B and Bs. The shower was hot and strong. The bed...
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    A fabulous stay in a beautifully appointed room Everything was provided to make our stay special Jennie & Tony are wonderful hosts who make sure their guests are comfortable.Jennie has a wealth of information about walks,places of interest etc
  • Bronwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts were so welcoming & accommodating. The food & accommodation was excellent
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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.

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Curfew

    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 06:00

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Chelsea House Bed & 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast

    • Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast is 1.2 miles from the centre 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 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • 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