Right from the knock on the door, we were instantly made feel welcome. Staying at Chelsea B&B is just like visiting family. A beautiful home, comfortable bed, LARGE TV, self serve tea and coffee and yummy home made cookies! Only 2mins drive into town for dinner, and a cooked breakfast to look forward to after a peaceful night's sleep. We... More

Ray and Diane were wonderful hosts- interesting to speak with and most helpful, ready to offer advice on activities, restaurants and shopping as well as assistance with arrangements. Our room was lovely--spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious right down to the homemade jams. Though not in the middle of town, it was very conveniently located within walking distance... More

If you like B&B's you must stay here. Fantastic welcoming couple, both with tremendous energy, knowledge and experience of all things local and around NZ. Nice big light and airy room, good breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. Really a great 2 night stay.

Although we only stayed one night we wish we could have stayed longer as the room, breakfast and our hosts were all that good ! The accommodation was impeccable, absolutely spotless and beautifully maintained. A very elegant room that was a very comfortable size for a couple. We did not find road noise to be intrusive as their home is... More

So much nicer than a motel, every effort was made to make our stay relaxed and comfortable. Rooms were clean and a good size, our bed was supremely comfortable. Di and Ray made our family ( including 2 boys) very welcome. The ensuite was a little small but fine for a short stay, our only disappointment was the road noise... More

We only stayed one night but we had a very nice time, the place is really beautifull and Di & Ray are very kind persons. Their welcome was very warm and we enjoyed having breakfast with them. They are good advisors too, thanks to them we found the perfect spot on the beech to spend the new year's eve and... More

di and ray are wonderful hosts and went way, way out of their way to welcome us and help us get started on our tour of new zealand. we are golfers and ray is a (semi-retired) golf pro who kindly watched golf on tv with us, talked golf with us over our evening meal together, and even gave us some... More

The four of us were warmly welcomed by Ray (Di was away) and as golfers we hit it off immediately with Ray who is a golf pro! We even were given some free golf tips to improve our swings! thanks, Ray! The rooms were spacious with lovely decor and very clean and comfortable! We enjoyed the company of Ray and... More

Di and Ray are friendly and accommodating hosts. Their house is a high-ceiling cosy and comfortable kauri villa with a cute brick tile garden at the front. The double room is an ensuite, large enough. Could do with a chest of drawers, commode or small type wardrobe though. Everything is spotless, the bed is perfect. Even though by the road,... More