Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast

My husband and I stayed 3 nights in the Ledwith King Room. A wonderful experience with a small, very well equipped kitchentte. There was absolutely nothing missing, be it in the bathroom or bedroom. Also we had access to a large living room to relax in. But the best part was the friendly owner Jennie who made us so welcome with coffee and goodies and was a rich source of knowledge for our travels around the North Island. Thank you so much Jennie!! Can recommend this place 100%!!

We spent one short night here and wished we could stay longer! Jennie is so welcoming and the house is well appointed. She has thought of everything! She spent time with us chatting through our plans and giving tips (her and her husband used to be travel agents). The front bedroom was gorgeous….high ceilings, beautifully decorated, even toiletries in case you ran out and candies in a dish. There was a cart with tea,cookies, etc for anytime you wanted anything and a large sitting room. Breakfast was wonderful with so many homemade jams to choose from, fruit and she even gave us a takeaway croissant for our early departure. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this B&B….the best stay bar none of our two weeks on the island!

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. I hope to return with my family soon… in the meantime, I’ll be telling everyone to book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jennie is a fabulous host. Great B&B! Very welcoming, great tour suggestions in town and surrounding areas of North Island. Knows a lot of fun history of the region. Food was delicious. Home is easy to get to and close to town, hiking tract, Whangarei Falls and other attractions.

Superb old-world charm, with modern amenities and that little bit extra. Thank you for the chats and the use of your beautiful home, we felt more than welcome, and you go that extra step to ensure we felt relaxed and happy. You run a fabulous B&B and cater to every possible need or some that we didn't know we needed.

Everything perfect and in its place. The grand old villa was warm and comfortable. Large comfortable beds and lovey breakfast. Hospitality was really friendly and everything was lovely. Thanks for looking after us.

Me and my wife spent two nights at Chelsea House as part of our honeymoon trip to New Zealand. Jennie and Tony were great hosts and made sure we enjoy our time at Whangarei. Jennie went out of her way several times for us. She drove us around the area, gave us a lot of useful recommendations on things to do not only in Whangarei but also New Zealand since she used to work in the tourism industry, and voluntarily got us a booking at one of the best restaurants in town! The breakfast that Jennie cooks is great and I would recommend anyone who is going to visit Chelsea House to try Jennie cakes they are so lovely. It truly felt that we were in a home away from home.

We booked two rooms for a one night stay for my elderly parents and myself for a visit to the Hundertwasser Art Centre and had such a wonderful time that we wished we had booked the extra night. Our host made us feel completely at home, with every amenity you could wish for and more! We had our own lounge to sit in and on arrival after the drive up from Auckland, were served with a cup of tea by Jennie and some delicious homemade cake. There was a fully set up refreshments bar area which we could help ourselves from at any time of the night or day for cups of tea (including all herbal varieties) and selections of different coffees and chilled water. Breakfast was superb with an amazing freshly cut fruit salad, great coffee and a selection of homemade preserves and ham and cheese filled croissants and toast. Our beds were wonderfully comfortable and bathrooms were spotlessly clean with our host taking all health precautions. We were the only guests, occupying both guest rooms, so the lounge was for our sole use. Truly "home away from home". I particularly enjoyed the bush walk through the Kauri Forest accessed via the road opposite Chelsea House. The track leads down a river into the town centre with raised board walk over mangroves, really fantastic and the perfect start to my day before breakfast the next morning. Jennie has all the information on how to find the track and if you have time there are many other wonderful hikes in the area.

Choosing to stay at Chelsea House was brilliant. We had come for an overnight getaway, mainly to see the new Hundertwasser Art Centre, enjoy a dinner out, and a driving tour of the area. Jennie and Tony greeted us on our arrival, and gave us a tour of their B&B. The house has an interesting history, but it has also been remodeled to make it a wonderful B&B site. Our room was spacious, and it had access to the veranda. In the hall was a refreshment center with coffee/tea, biscuits, and a microwave and refrigerator for our use. We had the use of a communal tv lounge, as well. Everything was very well appointed and supplied. Our hosts were glad to offer suggestions for our dinner restaurant, and we had a lovely meal. We were welcomed back that evening with biscuits and banana date bread. We gathered our goodies and retired to the veranda to read. The next morning Jennie greeted us with croissants, granola, fresh fruit, yoghurt, juices, butter curls and locally made preserves. She also offered to put the croissants together as sandwiches if we wished, but having them with breakfast was fantastic. This is a very special B&B, and the hosts are so gracious & welcoming. The bed was firm & very comfortable. They bent over backward to make our stay special. We highly recommend a stay at Chelsea House.