We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 50 Auckland Central B&Bs / inns »

Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast

4 Shelly Beach Rd., Auckland Central, New Zealand
Hotel amenities
Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Which Auckland Central hotels are on sale?
See hotels
Write a Review

10 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    1
    3
    2
    1
    3
Date Rating
Sydney
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2009

We stayed 2 nites in this lovely old house and would loved to have stayed longer.This old house takes you back in time it has good sized rooms we stayed in a upstairs ensuite room wihich had quite good views The rooms are clean with a great ensuite ,flat sceen T.V and even a DvD player . This house has... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Queensland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2009

Hi, we stayed at this beautiful old house with our 2 children 5 and 7 years old for a 3 day stay.We had the 2 room Apartment which has a queen and double beds so this worked out well for us. There is a great view out to the Harbour and city etc and at nite you can sit out... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Perth
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2009

Hi we had stayed at this Bed and Breakast before and it is a great central spot but the house was tired but great value compared to other Hotels around that up market area.We were thrilled to find on arrival the house has had a total renovation including all new paint , carpets and beautiful polished floor boards in the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Vancouver B.C.
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Room #2, Wallpaper coming off wall. Ensuite had 6foot ceiling. Window frames & sills dirty. Towels don't dry you. Room cold towels don't dry overnight. Stayed 5 days never had bed made or room serviced. Advert says Breakfast, should read Cont B,fast. Advert photo not like our room at all. Heating was one five bar oil filled radiator---inadequate for twelve... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Simon Henderson, New owner at Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
13 July 2009

I am the new owner of the Herne Bay bed and Breakfast and will be taking it over on 1st August 09. I do agree with the comments make in this review. This customer stayed in a downstairs room that has not being renovated for quite a few years . Most upstairs rooms have been renovated. There has been hundreds... More

Travellers are raving about these Auckland Central hotels

The Langham Auckland
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d256955?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
SKYCITY Grand Hotel
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d256858?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hilton Auckland
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d255649?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
No photo provided
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1229528?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
No photo provided
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d256715?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Bellevue, WA
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2009

This was our first stop on a long trip. Nothing fancy, but it worked out very well. The owner was extremely cordial. The location was fine, a short walk and we could take the bus into town, no worries about parking. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Hong Kong
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Do not even consider staying in this place. I recommend neither the bed nor the breakfast. The rooms are poorly designed, equipped, and maintained. The exterior of the building has a decent appearance, but the interior is completely devoid of charm. The "breakfast” consists of cold cereal and toast only. Avoid this place. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Colorado
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2008

This B & B has a great web site that doesn't look much like the real thing. On the positive side, the owner was very friendly and accommodating. She let us check in really, really early since we arrived on a 5 am flight. She upgraded us to a nicer room and she had great advice on where to go.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Leicester
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2008

Stunning views over Auckland marina an interesting old house of Auckland. The B&B was originally a home but over the years has been many things. This shows in the layout of the room we stayed in. The balcony had been turned into a kitchen area and the bathroom was sectioned off taking up part of the stairway. The room was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Downers Grove, Illinois
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Bed and Breakfast for 1 night only at the beginning of our trip in NZ. We stayed in a room immediately to the left of the entrance. It was fine, nothing more. The room itself was decently sized and comfortable. The bathroom was small and hard to operate in. It was not as close to downtown... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Scotland
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2006
7
people found this review helpful

Picked it after 1. A good review in Rough Guide 2. Promising website Turned up to find that the rooms have not been recently refurbished as claimed: we can cope with a bit of tired decor (and tired it was - threadbare carpets, peeling wallpaper, ill fitting window dressings, etc.) but the place was dirty. A table dressing was soiled,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
herne-bay, Manager at Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
6 March 2008

The room was recently wallpapered so do not know where they got the peeling walpaper from The towels were new so do not know where they got the worn towels from and the linen was DEFINELTY fresh None of the rooms have cookers in them so do not know where the rusty cooker came from More

Travellers who viewed Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast also viewed

Hotel DeBrett
4.5 of 5 stars 266 Reviews
Auckland Central, Auckland
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d259123?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Celestion Waldorf Apartment Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 268 Reviews
Auckland Central, Auckland
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1762994?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Auckland Takapuna Oaks
4.5 of 5 stars 165 Reviews
Bayswater, Auckland
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2190602?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 78 hotels in Auckland Central, ranked by popularity »

Been to Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Herne Bay Bed & Breakfast, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing