Some reviewers found this B and B unfriendly and expensive. It’s true that the hostess doesn’t have much of a profile to guests, and it’s true that the host isn’t that chatty at first. It’s true that the entrance and stairway is darkly furnished within a less than modern house.

BUT persevere and don’t be put off.

Our room was modern, nicely decorated, very comfortable, great en suite and with a good view over the ocean. Start a friendly engagement with Craig and he turns out to be really nice. He was very helpful with guide books and advice on places to go. He serves a really good fresh breakfast with lots of choices. OK, so there’s very little in the way of communal lounging, but we didn’t want to stay in anyway.

As to its location, yes again it’s out of town - but that’s one of the reasons we chose it. Far better to be in a quiet area fronting a beach, and there are a few nice restaurants nearby in Miramar (don’t miss the Roxy Cinema). You’ll need a car but if you’ve got one it’s not hard to get into Wellington

Probably best to research Beachfront B & B and its location to know for sure what you’re getting, but choose it, engage with it and you’ll have a great stay.

It's hard to believe the rave reviews on this B&B. The hosts were the most unfriendly we've ever come across in many years of travel. Our host met us at the door without a smile and directed us immediately to our room. He said breakfast is at 8:30 but didn't say where. He did not indicate there was anywhere for guests to have as a sitting area, until we asked and then said we could use an uncomfortable cluttered passage (which was also his office) between their living quarters, so we felt like we were intruding as they moved through the room a number of times. His wife never did introduce herself to either of us, and scolded my husband for taking his shoes off. (It was raining torrentially when we arrived, and he thought he was doing the polite thing by taking them off in the house). When we entered the kitchen for breakfast, the host was cooking but failed to acknowledge us at all and only after sitting at the table for 5 minutes, did he finally ask if we wanted breakfast. The room itself was pleasant enough with a large very nice ensuite. Nice views of the bay across the street. However, the rate was the highest we paid for any B&B or hotel room in our month's stay in NZ and not worth it. Far from town, difficult to find, and run by the wrong people.

My husband and I had a great stay at this lovely and charming B&B in Seatoun near Wellington. The B&B has a lot of charm. The house is more than 100 years old and the owners have maintained it really well keeping its original style intact.
Our room had a fantastic view to the sea/the bay into Wellington. All the rooms (3) actually have a sea view. Our room was beautifully decorated. Our breakfast was delicious, Craig is a very good cook.
We can definitely recommend this B&B