Up in the Stars B&B

34 Galaxy Place Welcome Bay, 3112 Tauranga, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>198</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
198 reviews

Peter's home is beautiful, and they are wonderful hosts. We had everything we needed for our stay. And it's in Tauranga, NZ, and you can't beat that!

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Up in the Stars B&B

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Located in Tauranga, Up in the Stars B&B provides accommodations with bay views. The accommodations has one bathroom with a shower and spa bath for guests use. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. Both guest rooms feature a Smart TV with Netflix available and provide black-out curtains. There is a lounge, kitchen and dining room shared with the hosts. BBQ facilities are available. The guest bedrooms are in the rear of the hosts home, the accommodations is not self contained. No meals are to be taken to rooms, breakfast bar, dining or outdoor table may be used for eating meals. This is a family home, and we expect our guests to reduce noise levels by 10pm to a respectable level. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 9.8 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Tauranga
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  • Vic
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Peter's home is beautiful, and they are wonderful hosts. We had everything we needed for our stay. And it's in Tauranga, NZ, and you can't beat that!”
  • D
    Duncan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Peter and family were as friendly and hospitable as the other reviews attest to. Everything was immaculate and very comfortable. We were only there for 1 night but it was a very welcoming and relaxed feel immediately upon walking in the door. I...”
  • Michele
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Wonderful hospitality from Peter, Jenny and their son - from first meeting right through to end of my stay. There little poodle Coco was very cute and calm. Gorgeous views from the house. Quiet location. House and the room I stayed in was very...”

Hosted by Peter & Jenny

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Peter & Jenny
Our home is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street. The house is large with 2 bedrooms for guests, 1 Queen and 1 King size, so we can host combinations of; 1 guest / 1 room. 2 guests / 2 rooms 3 guests / 2 rooms 4 guests / 2 rooms Guests have there own bathroom and toilet. The bathroom has a shower and spa-bath. An extra toilet available in garage. Guests have free use of the clothes washer / rack or dryer. Guests can share the kitchen / dining / lounge rooms with owners. A free Continental breakfast is available. The owner can make you fresh espresso coffee from a commercial type machine. Note: We have stairs to climb from the entry door to the living area There is a BBQ available on the deck The living area / kitchen and deck offer expansive views over the Tauranga harbour, city, Mount Maunganui, ocean and Kaimai ranges. World heritage site ancient Maori Pa are also visible.
We are Jenny and Peter, we have 4 sons 2 daughter in laws and 4 grandchildren. We are now retired, Peter from heavy transport, and Jenny from healthcare. We have travelled to the USA, Europe and recent years holidayed a lot in Asia. In our spare time we enjoy fishing, if we have a catch in the fridge we are happy to share!. We are experienced hosts and we do it because we enjoy meeting people. Come and stay with us!!.
Tauranga is ranked the 2nd fasted growing city in NZ. It has a very busy Port with lots of exports leaving here including dairy products, logs, kiwifruit etc. People love to retire here because of the temperate climate and beautiful beaches. Most visitors either climb or walk around Mount Maunganui which sits on the entrance to the harbour. There are popular hot salt-water pools at its base. There are so many beautiful beaches close by stretching from Waihi to Ohope in the East. We are usually the place to stay before visitors go off to explore the Coromandel or head South to Rotorua which is only an hour away. Close to our home are hot-pools, a shopping centre with groceries, takeaways including Chinese, Indian and Japanese. Also a Chemist.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Up in the Stars B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 57 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    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.

    House rules

    Up in the Stars B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    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

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Up in the Stars B&B 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Up in the Stars B&B

    • Up in the Stars B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Up in the Stars B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Check-in at Up in the Stars B&B is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

      • Up in the Stars B&B is 3.7 miles from the center of Tauranga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.