Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and glorious views of Wellington Harbour, Breakaway at York Bay is situated in the eastern bays area, 20 km from Wellington. The property is a 500 m walk to York Bay beach and includes free WiFi. Breakaway at York Bay is nestled within the native bush and guests can enjoy views of the harbour, pool or city from their room and deck. The spacious suite and second guest room include large beds with quality linen. Each has a flat-screen TV with DVD players, heating, and bathrobes. Shared laundry and ironing facilities are available. There are local cafes and restaurants for guests to dine, within a 10-minute drive from Breakaway at York Bay. Bike hire is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for golfing, cycling and bush walking. Martinborough is 74 km from Breakaway at York Bay, while Miramar is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 26 km from Breakaway at York Bay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Days Bay
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  • Arief
    Australia Australia
    Cathy and Ross are super friendly. We were treated like a royalty and everything we need were attended to. The bedrooms are big with a big balcony to enjoy the view of the bay. There is a swimming pool and a gas BBQ available for our use.
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    The accommodation, the view and the hosts Cathy and Ross were far more than we expected. Even though we only had two days, we felt at home. Again any time
  • Schaafhausen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location as excellent the house as high up so there was a view of the water. Tea n coffee was provided, so I was nice to sit by the window and have nice view as I had my morning coffee. There was plenty of room to move around. There were...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Cathy and Ross Gilmour

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Cathy and Ross Gilmour
Our home is on the hillside in York Bay overlooking Wellington Harbour and your accommodation is on the lower level. It is private, spacious, quality accommodation with its own deck. Amazing views,sunsets and bird-songs. The large studio has a king bed, two couches (one with a pull-out double bed), small table & chairs, large TV, DVD & CD players. This room also contains a small fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and a toaster. Quality continental breakfast provisions are provided in the studio (no cooking facilities available). A second good size bedroom has a queen bed, TV/DVD player. There is free WiFi, a range of books, CD’s and movies for you to enjoy. We only take one booking at a time, so the separate bathroom is only shared by members of your party (suitable for two couples or families with children 12+). In summer you are welcome to share the use of our solar heated swimming pool. Laundry facilities are also available. There is separate access available via steep steps on the side of the house and plenty of free parking on the road.
Your hosts Cathy and Ross live upstairs and will respect your privacy. We have lived locally for many years and know the area well. Having travelled extensively within NZ and overseas we can provide useful ideas for your ongoing travels. We enjoy meeting new people and are happy to be as involved in your stay as little or much as you wish.
Our home is in York Bay which overlooks Wellington harbour and Matiu/Somes Island. It is a lovely quiet suburb of the Eastbourne Bay area. You are surrounded by trees and ponga ferns which are typical New Zealand bush and the big plus is that we have lovely views of Wellington harbour and enjoy sun from late morning to the end of the day. Our sunsets are spectacular. For the adventurous there are bush walking tracks within the bay, or you can walk for longer distances to the cafes in Days Bay and Eastbourne. We are close to Petone where there a some lovely shops and a large variety of dining only 10 minutes drive away or on the bus route at the bottom of our bay. There is a ferry to Wellington running from Days Bay (4 minute drive) and this is a lovely way to go to Wellington city for the day. We have several great cafes in Days Bay and Eastbourne itself and a couple of local restaurants ranging in casual to fine dining. There is always something to do and we can offer suggestions.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Breakaway at York Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Breakaway at York Bay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Breakaway at York Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking inside.

Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

There is no CD player. We do provide a chrome cast in the main room for guests to use their netflix etc.

When booking for two people that require the second bedroom there is an extra one off fee of $50.00 per booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Breakaway at York Bay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Breakaway at York Bay

  • Check-in at Breakaway at York Bay is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Breakaway at York Bay is 600 yards from the centre of Days Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Breakaway at York Bay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Breakaway at York Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Breakaway at York Bay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Breakaway at York Bay include:

    • Suite