Welcome

Historic Bed & Breakfast in the Heart of New Bern, NC

We are centrally located in the historic district of New Bern, and are walking distance to Tryon Palace, shops, restaurants

Experience the Charm of The Captains Stay Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to The Captains Stay Bed & Breakfast, where the cozy atmosphere and warm hospitality will make you feel right at home. Our beautifully decorated rooms, each with its own unique character, provide the perfect setting for a relaxing and memorable stay. Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients before exploring the surrounding area, where you’ll find picturesque scenery, quaint shops, and delicious restaurants. Let us be your home away from home - book your stay at The Captains Stay Bed & Breakfast today!

Historic New Bern, NC

Founded in 1710 by Baron Christoph Von Graffenreid of Bern Switzerland, New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina and was the state capitol until 1792. The city flag honors our Swiss heritage with it’s image of a bear (Bern is the Swiss word for bear) and our “bearish” pride is quite obvious as you walk through the streets and see countless works of art depicting our namesake.

The late 1700’s brought much wealth throughout the region and with the diversity of people, trades and cultures Bern’s nickname during the late 1700’s was “The Athens of the South”. This cultural diversity is still apparent with our abundant art galleries, theaters, historical tours and our many seasonal festivals.

In 1862 the town was captured by the Union army for the rest of the Civil War and was spared much of the destruction that many other southern cities endured. Because of this, New Bern still has a wealth of architectural districts, historic homes, churches and many other rehabilitated buildings in the downtown area.

Dining

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast that may begin with homemade mouthwatering scones, French crepes or cinnamon rolls, followed by a savory hot cooked breakfast of eggs cooked to order, bacon, grits, homemade sourdough toast. Coffee and Tea and a Juice selection are also available.

Breakfast is served between 7-9AM.

We work with guests to accommodate dietary requests / restrictions.

Amenities

We offer a variety of amenities to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible. Smart TV's and Cable are available in every room. We provide complimentary high-speed internet access.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Whether this is your first visit, or you have been a guest many times, we want your experience to be excellent. Our staff is always available to help with any questions or concerns you may have.

Innkeepers: Mark & Lori

Mark and Lori fell in love with The Captains Stay, the charm and character of the house and the history of New Bern and decided to make this their home and to share it with others by keeping the Bed and Breakfast up and running in the tradition set by the wonderful former owner. The opportunity to welcome people into our house and make you feel at home is our goal -- along with serving you a wonderful, special breakfast.

Mark, who is the face of the business (cook and guest arrivals), was born in Scotland and eventually found his way to Lori and then they found their way on to New Bern where Marks Scottish heritage is evident in his scones, which many guests have called "the best they have every had!"