Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Front of property
Swannanowa
Interior
Concierge desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
215 Pollock St, New Bern, NC, 28560
  • Christ Church
    2 min walk
  • Isaac Taylor Garden
    2 min walk
  • Greater Good Art Gallery
    2 min walk
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    7 min drive

Room options

Eno

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waccamaw

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chowan

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tallulah

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Little Coharie

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Swannanowa

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Nantahalla

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Coharie

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New Bern

When you stay at Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast in New Bern, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Christ Church and 2 minutes by foot from Isaac Taylor Garden. .This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pepsi Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from New Bern Civic Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Pepsi Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tryon Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 5 min walk
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeard's Triple Play Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast

Colonial bed & breakfast in New Bern with free breakfast
Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Colonial bed & breakfast include concierge services, wedding services, and a communal living room.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (reservations required).

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Hosted evening meal available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a fee of USD 130

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property – June 2021
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 130

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 181 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic home in a walkable area between the water and downtown shops and restaurants. Lovely furnishings and all the amenities you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Owner not initially very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very quaint place which has a strong sense of historical value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rested and grateful
Beautiful restored home and history was enlightening. Host's were kind and accommodating, I failed to mention my disability I am sure the room upstairs would have been beautiful. I cannot wait for breakfast, I'm sure it will be great it's gonna be quiche. Much thanks to our gracious hosts
Room # 6
Dinning area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was great, rooms very well appointed and excellent breakfast and conversation with hosts and guests
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good, not great
Period house, but room and house decoration not inspired. Good, but not great breakfast. Somewhat obtrusive owner. We've had better stays, but outside of New Bern. Location is excellent, but there are others on same block. Not convinced there is enough to do for entire weekend there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beige

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so nice and welcoming. This house is in the perfect location for getting around town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We hope to return!!!
Our stay was excellent! A lovely historical house and setting, wonderful and interesting accents around, excellent books with house and New Bern history to read, our room was comfortable and perfect with view of the clock, gracious additions to make our stay like home, the breakfast was delicious and excellent, off street parking and hosts helpful and personable. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for restaurants and all the local attractions. Parked our car at the B&B and walked the entire weekend. The owners could not of been more accommodating and the breakfast was to die for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend Trip
Wonderful location! Such a quaint place and very clean. Host was very sweet and accommodating. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B provided what was probably the best B&B experience we have ever had. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated, as were the public rooms. and our bed was very comfortable. Adequate parking was available in the rear of the property. The breakfast food was amazing. Innkeepers Tracy and Gretchen Du Peza could not have been nicer, especially when we missed the usual check in time by several hours. The rate was more than reasonable. We will certainly stay at the Benjamin Ellis House again the next time we are in New Bern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B was lovely. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The inn was beautiful and very clean. Welcoming and charming. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard St

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B & B
Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. This B & B is close to restaurants and shops. Very nice place and nice hosts. Would definitely recommend and stay again uf in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations and staff were wonderful, location is great, everything was with in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay. Great hosts, clean, delicious breakfasts and close to town and restaurants. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice
Convenient location. Lovely decor. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023