About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car in Wellington offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, and laundry service. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Wellington Airport, the bed and breakfast is an 18-minute walk from the Wellington Cable Car. Nearby attractions include ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary (1.8 km) and Wellington Botanical Gardens (less than 1 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and beautiful garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was fantastic, ideally situated minutes from the top of the cable car and botanical gardens. Mark’s hospitality was excellent as he had thought of everything you need for a comfortable stay and offered great advice on what to do in...
  • Carolyn
    Thailand Thailand
    It’s our 2nd visit & we love the atmosphere & welcome at Mark’s home. He thinks of everything - I love the chocolates he leaves in the room!
  • Monteiro
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful room, comfy bed, great location, and wonderful host!
  • Carolyn
    Thailand Thailand
    Mark is a super host - very thoughtful & kind. The room is lovely, within a gorgeous house. The location is perfect with the Botanical Gardens, cable car & restaurants very close.
  • Kostiantyn
    Australia Australia
    Luxurious! High quality amenities. Beautiful view on the mt. Victoria out of the window. Great location. Friendly owner
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy and welcoming extremely clean easily accessible great location stunning views and friendly kaka!!
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    The location is amazing: a 5 minutes walk from the cable car and the botanical gardens. The room and the house are incredibly welcoming. Mark is an amazing host and made us feel at home. We would definitely come back and maybe next time stay...
  • Alessia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Mark’s house is beautiful and cosy. You feel at home right away. The bedroom and bathroom are spacious and well furnished. Mark’s hospitality is outstanding. Last but not least, the house is located in a very ideal spot; just 5 minutes from the...
  • David
    France France
    Not only a lovely house but also a real home from home. Wonderful and quiet location. Mark was an attentive and welcoming host who offered excellent local advice.
  • Bridgeman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful home, immaculately cared for. Many thoughtful touches. Very friendly and helpful host

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 Mark McIlroy

9.8
Host review score
Mark McIlroy
Kelburn House is my home that I live in and is only 2 minutes walk from the top of the Cable Car. The Cable Car takes you down into the centre of the city. I only rent out 1 room in my home so you will be the only one(s) staying. There is one FREE off street car parking space for guests and you can trickle charge your EV. There is no street parking and no parking for a motorhome or campervan over 1.9m in height. You will have your own private room and your own private luxury bathroom please note your bathroom is NOT an ensuite, it is across the hallway. Kelburn House is a superior Bed and Breakfast and on another platform and is classed as Superhost and Guest Favourite. I only have 1 room that I book out, so you will be the only guest(s). There is tea(s) and espresso coffee making facilities and can supply you breakfast if you want, eg cereals, toast and spreads. Do let me know if you have any dietary requirements as I am happy to look after you. You can also use the kitchen to make light meals like, reheating meals, soups, toast. You can use the clothes washing machine and clothes dryer for FREE. PLEASE NOTE: Check in times are usually from 3pm in the afternoon until 8pm in the evening, if you are going to be later than 8pm please let me know as I can make easy arrangements so that you can let yourself into our home. Check in times are flexible it just depends on other bookings. Even if the room is not ready you are still welcome to drop your luggage off early. Please note this property and street are not suitable for motorhomes as the street is parking for homeowners and not visitors. The off street parking is suitable for cars and small campervans upto 1.9m in height.
Mark is a well known businessman in New Zealand and owns a large nation wide franchise system called Mr Green. I have travelled a lot and walk the various Caminos in Spain. I have been a Bed and Breakfast host for 12 years.
Kelburn is considered a prestige suburb with large old homes and leafy tree lined streets. There is a small shopping village 5 minutes walk away that has an excellent Indian restaurant called Yellow Chilli, 2 cafes, a pub, fish and chips takeaways, grocery, wine store, florist, hairdresser, barber, bakery. At the top of the Cable car which is 2 minutes walk away is a cafe, chemist and doctors. Please note this property and street are not suitable for motorhomes as the street parking is for homeowners and not visitors. The off street parking is suitable for cars and small campers vans upto 1.9m in height.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:30 to 11:30
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 option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.