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Eagles Nest

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
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Standard Room
Standard Room | Living area
Standard Room | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
60 Tapeka Road, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0202
  • Tapeka Point
    1 min walk
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill
    8 min walk
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    55 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Private pool

Eagle spirit villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 242 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

The eyrie villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 222 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

First light villa

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | Porch

Rahimoana villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 1500 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Sacred space villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 353 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Russell

A luxury stay in Russell awaits you at Eagles Nest, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2010. Within steps you'll find Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include 4 outdoor swimming pools, 5 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach and enjoy the on-site gym and sauna. 16996 square feet (1579 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles. Full breakfast is available for free. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Russell lodge include Flagstaff Hill and Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Flagstaff Hill - 8 min walk
  • Russell Beach - 16 min walk
  • Tapeka Point Historic Reserve - 16 min walk
  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Eagles Nest

Luxury lodge on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. At Eagles Nest, you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury lodge also offers a sauna, a fitness centre and a garden. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Russell lodge.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 16996 sq ft of conference space
  • 1579 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Eagles Nest offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels, DVD players and pay-per-view films. Accommodation at this 5-star lodge has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and minibars. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Eagles Nest is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 5 spa tubs
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,996 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 2000
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 2000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 540 per vehicle (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 540 (return), (up to 2 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 2000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 2000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

EAGLES NEST Russell
EAGLES NEST Villa
EAGLES NEST Villa Russell
Eagles Nest Lodge Russell
Eagles Nest Lodge
Eagles Nest Russell
Eagles Nest Lodge Russell

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Eagles Nest?

Yep, Eagles Nest has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Eagles Nest?

Yep, Eagles Nest is a short 16-minute walk from Russell Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Is there a spa on site at Eagles Nest?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Eagles Nest. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Eagles Nest have a pool?

Eagles Nest has 4 outdoor swimming pools.

What luxury perks are available at Eagles Nest?

Eagles Nest features a private beach, 4 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, fireplaces and espresso makers.

What makes Eagles Nest a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Eagles Nest.

Is Eagles Nest family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and 4 outdoor pools, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Eagles Nest is a hit with families.

Does Eagles Nest serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is offered at Eagles Nest.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Eagles Nest?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Eagles Nest?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Eagles Nest?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Eagles Nest?

There is a golf course next to Eagles Nest.

Eagles Nest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st Wedding Anniversary
Perfect romantic escape for our 1st wedding anniversary. Stunning and private location and in room chef was a fantastic way to cap the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
The most incredible place I've ever stayed. The First Light villa was absolutely beautiful, and the service was unbelievable. Highly, highly recommend to anyone travelling to this area.