Offering barbecue facilities, Breakaway at York Bay offers accommodations in Days Bay. Featuring sea and pool views, this bed and breakfast also features free Wifi. The pool features a fence and city views. The air-conditioned bed and breakfast consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD player are offered. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Breakaway at York Bay can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Westpac Stadium is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Beehive Parliament Building is 12 miles away. Wellington Airport is 16 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa 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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Days Bay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts were the sweetest people ever. Very welcoming, comfortable, great view. Overall wonderful place to stay!
  • Damo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts was amazing . Above and beyond to make it a great stay
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely welcoming hosts, fully self-contained, beautiful view. The hosts went over and above to return an item we had left behind when we checked out, too.
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The outstanding welcoming hosts👌, the view was amazing👌, home baking on arrival👌 felt like home, with everything we needed and more.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked how Cathy and Ross were able to allow us to come earlier than we were meant to due to the way our day turned out to be. I also liked how they greeted us and welcomed us.
  • Arief
    Australia Australia
    Cathy and Ross are super friendly. We were treated like a royalty and everything we need were attended to. The bedrooms are big with a big balcony to enjoy the view of the bay. There is a swimming pool and a gas BBQ available for our use.
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    The accommodation, the view and the hosts Cathy and Ross were far more than we expected. Even though we only had two days, we felt at home. Again any time
  • Schaafhausen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location as excellent the house as high up so there was a view of the water. Tea n coffee was provided, so I was nice to sit by the window and have nice view as I had my morning coffee. There was plenty of room to move around. There were...
  • Hugo
    France France
    Amazing house, above the trees for the view. Amazing people, really heartwarming experience to see such wonderfull hosts.
  • Elaine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our stay exceeded our expectations. It was a wonderful weekend!

Hosted by Cathy and Ross Gilmour

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Cathy and Ross Gilmour
Our home is on the hillside in York Bay overlooking Wellington Harbour and your accommodation is on the lower level. It is private, spacious, quality accommodation with its own deck. Amazing views,sunsets and bird-songs. The large studio has a king bed, two couches (one with a pull-out double bed), small table & chairs, large TV, DVD & CD players. This room also contains a small fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and a toaster. Quality continental breakfast provisions are provided in the studio (no cooking facilities available). A second good size bedroom has a queen bed, TV/DVD player. There is free WiFi, a range of books, CD’s and movies for you to enjoy. We only take one booking at a time, so the separate bathroom is only shared by members of your party (suitable for two couples or families with children 12+). In summer you are welcome to share the use of our solar heated swimming pool. Laundry facilities are also available. There is separate access available via steep steps on the side of the house and plenty of free parking on the road.
Your hosts Cathy and Ross live upstairs and will respect your privacy. We have lived locally for many years and know the area well. Having travelled extensively within NZ and overseas we can provide useful ideas for your ongoing travels. We enjoy meeting new people and are happy to be as involved in your stay as little or much as you wish.
Our home is in York Bay which overlooks Wellington harbour and Matiu/Somes Island. It is a lovely quiet suburb of the Eastbourne Bay area. You are surrounded by trees and ponga ferns which are typical New Zealand bush and the big plus is that we have lovely views of Wellington harbour and enjoy sun from late morning to the end of the day. Our sunsets are spectacular. For the adventurous there are bush walking tracks within the bay, or you can walk for longer distances to the cafes in Days Bay and Eastbourne. We are close to Petone where there a some lovely shops and a large variety of dining only 10 minutes drive away or on the bus route at the bottom of our bay. There is a ferry to Wellington running from Days Bay (4 minute drive) and this is a lovely way to go to Wellington city for the day. We have several great cafes in Days Bay and Eastbourne itself and a couple of local restaurants ranging in casual to fine dining. There is always something to do and we can offer suggestions.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Breakaway at York Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Breakaway at York Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 17 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

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking inside.

Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

There is no CD player. We do provide a chrome cast in the main room for guests to use their netflix etc.

When booking for two people that require the second bedroom there is an extra one off fee of $50.00 per booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Breakaway at York Bay 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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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 Breakaway at York Bay

  • Breakaway at York Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool
  • The prices at Breakaway at York Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Breakaway at York Bay include:

    • Suite
  • Check-in at Breakaway at York Bay is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, Breakaway at York Bay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Breakaway at York Bay is 1,800 feet from the center of Days Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.