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Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B near Christ Church

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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215 Pollock St, New Bern, NC, 28560
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pepsi Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tryon Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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9.6 out of 10
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Chowan

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tallulah

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coharie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

New Bern

Beach, shopping nearby .Steps from the B&B, you'll find Isaac Taylor Garden and New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center. Christ Church and Pepsi Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tryon Palace - 11 min walk - 0.9 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

3-star Colonial B&B near Christ Church
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast was completed in June 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial New Bern bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1853
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

English, German

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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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a fee of USD 130; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 any questions, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 130

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, nice room, friendly host
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent BnB

Excellent amenities, location and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful and very attentive to our needs. The guests all mingled and had a good time with great conversations. We got a lot of "steps" in and everything we wanted to do or see was in walking distance. Will definitely return and stay at the Benjamin Ellis B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly perfect B&B

From start to finish, a wonderfully pleasant experience. Room was lovely and comfortable. Hosts were gracious and breakfast was quite tasty, my idea of a true B&B !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Very special hosts, very pleasant home, perfectly locate for easy walking in New Bern
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Memphis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully preserved historic home. Quaint, well appointed, and every detail considered to make your stay special. Loved the proximity to the main streets of New Bern. The owners were wonderful and breakfast was delicious! Makes you want to move there!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan, Newport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home!! Host were amazing and very kind!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to town for shopping & restaurants. Owners are great and property is very well maintained. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Beautiful old home with delightful hosts in a charming town. Very short walk to many dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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