Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car

35 North Terrace, 6012 Wellington, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>33</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a living room with a couch and chairs and a window at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car in Wellington
a patio with a wooden table and chairs on a balcony at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car in Wellington
a white bathroom with a tub and a toilet at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car in Wellington
a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car in Wellington
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Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
33 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car is set in Wellington. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast is equipped with a TV. The kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Wellington Cable Car, ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary and Beehive Parliament Building. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 7 km from Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Wellington
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katharina
    Austria Austria
    “wonderful house and mark gave me such a warm welcome! If i’m once back in wellington i definitely will come again. Thank you”
  • Hugo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Friendly host who was very accommodating with our late arrival. Lovely chatting with you Mark. Lovely comfy surroundings”
  • Joanna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location, a two minute walk from the top of the cable car. The room was very comfortable and quiet, and the bathroom is fantastic. Under floor heating, nice shower and great big bath! I could have just spent the night in the bathroom and...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Mark and Tabitha

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Mark and Tabitha
Kelburn House is our home that we 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. We have one FREE off street car parking space and you can trickle charge your EV. You will have your own private room and your own luxury bathroom please note your bathroom is not an ensuite. We are a superior Bed and Breakfast and on another platform we are classed as Superhosts and Guest Favourite. We only have 1 room that we book out, so you will be our only guest(s). We have tea(s) and espresso coffee making facilities and can supply you breakfast if you want, eg cereals, toast and spreads. Do let us know if you have any dietary requirements as we are happy to look after you. You can also use our kitchen to make light meals like, reheating meals, soups, toast. You can use our clothes washing machine and clothes dryer for free. PLEASE NOTE: Check in times are from 3pm in the afternoon until 8pm in the evening, if you are going to be later than 8pm please let us know as we can make easy arrangements so that you can let yourself into our home.
Mark is a well known businessman in Wellington and owns a large nation wide franchise system called Mr Green. Tabitha works for the Government. We have been a Bed and Breakfast for 11 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 Indian restaurant, 2 cafes, a pub, fish and chips takeaways, grocery, wine store, florist, hairdresser, barber, german bakery, womens clothes store. At the top of the Cable car which is 2 minutes walk away is a cafe, chemist and doctors.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free WiFi 15 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car takes special requests - add in the next step!

    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.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car

    • Room options at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car include:

      • Double

    • Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car is 0.7 miles from the centre of Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

      • The prices at Kelburn House at the top of the Cable Car may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.