Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Interior detail
Porch
Tallulah | Bathroom
Concierge desk
Tallulah

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Tallulah

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Swannanowa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Coharie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Nantahalla

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Eno

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chowan

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Waccamaw

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Little Coharie

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

New Bern

With a stay at Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast in New Bern (New Bern Historic District), you'll be steps from Christ Church and Isaac Taylor Garden. .This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pepsi Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from New Bern Civic Theatre.

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
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Freshwater Beer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pinnix - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Colonial bed & breakfast include concierge services, wedding services, and a communal living room.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (reservations required).

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 transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1853
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent a wonderful couple of nights here at this charming historic B&B. Location was great and the accommodations quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maclaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, historic B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good breakfasts, ample parking and walking distance to restaurants,stores and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations. Excellent location. Kind Innkeepers. All around and awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Deehan

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

Excellent B&B

Excellent B&B with charming hosts within walking distance to the entire town Great breakfast and parking on site Very comfortable bed in large rooms Will return and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were very accommodating and pleasant! The property was in a great location and a well preserved pice of history!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hosts, terrific information, very helpful interactions, and delicious breakfast. We will stay here again if we have a good fortune to return to New Bern.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay. Great hosts, clean, delicious breakfasts and close to town and restaurants. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations and staff were wonderful, location is great, everything was with in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, delicious breakfasts and treats, great area to walk to everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James and Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely bed & breakfast. Convenient to many restaurants shopping and historical sites via walking. The rooms are spacious clean and beautifully decorated The Innkeepers were welcoming and very knowledgeable about the history of the area Breakfast was delicious and healthy. Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarzell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are wonderful and helpful, and breakfast was delicious!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, charming property, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic and better than many restaurants would serve!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property! I love the vintage decor and it's walking distance to all the food spots in downtown! Highly recommend when you are travel and need a quick place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming B&B!

We had a brief stay but it was very relaxing and pleasant, and a fun small town with lots of nearby fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable Close to attractions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022