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Orongo Bay Homestead

3.5 star property
Colonial holiday home with sauna and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Fireplace
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
45 Aucks Road, Russell, 0272
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min drive
  • Russell Christ Church
    5 min drive
  • Bay of Islands Marina
    14 min drive
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Living area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Design Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Single Murphy Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the area

Russell

At Orongo Bay Homestead you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Bay of Islands and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Bay of Islands Marina. Highlights at this Colonial holiday home include in-room free WiFi, balconies and heated floors. .You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and all 3 soundproofed homes feature sitting areas, DVD players and espresso makers. Nice touches to enhance your stay include dressing gowns and free toiletries, while Tempur-Pedic beds and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. Additionally, fridges, free bottled water and ceiling fans are available. .The restaurant, Dinner by arrangement, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the holiday home's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free wired Internet in public areas, a sauna and coffee/tea in a common area. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3.5-property class Russell holiday home, you'll find Paihia Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Russell Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 20 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 23 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Orongo Bay Homestead

Colonial holiday home with sauna and bar/lounge
As a guest of Orongo Bay Homestead, you'll find a sauna, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A round-trip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Orongo Bay Homestead also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Orongo Bay Homestead offers 3 accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Danish, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 15 for multiple minutes); free wired internet
  • Free WiFi is limited to 15 minutes per stay

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Dinner by arrangement

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 120 per day
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Heated floor
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Colonial architecture
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 100 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 120.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately NZD 28 per person
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 15 for multiple minutes (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 120.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 100 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 15 minutes per stay.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Orongo Bay
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Orongo Bay Homestead House
Orongo Bay Homestead House Russell
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Orongo Bay Homestead Russell, New Zealand - Bay Of Islands
Orongo Bay Homestead B&B Russell
Orongo Bay Homestead B&B
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Orongo Bay Homestead Private vacation home
Orongo Bay Homestead Private vacation home Russell

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Orongo Bay Homestead?

Yep, Orongo Bay Homestead has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Orongo Bay Homestead?

The closest beach to Orongo Bay Homestead is Paihia Beach (4.4 km).

What luxury perks are available at Orongo Bay Homestead?

This property features a sauna, as well as Tempur-Pedic beds and premium bedding.

What makes Orongo Bay Homestead a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and winery tours, as well as comfy beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Orongo Bay Homestead.

Does Orongo Bay Homestead serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orongo Bay Homestead?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Orongo Bay Homestead?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Orongo Bay Homestead?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Orongo Bay Homestead?

No, pets are not allowed.

Orongo Bay Homestead Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful, peaceful and eco-friendly place to stay. The owners are friendly and helpful. The home-baked breakfast is delightful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Would stay there again. Great experience and the hosts were helpful and flexible with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive, too far out of town, B&B nearly $560 - Beautiful room, not much to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Newly Engaged, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Engagement Weekend
Perfect accommodation for a nice weekend away from Auckland. Michael was very welcoming and the room was lovely. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018