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Orongo Bay Homestead

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Lounge
Fireplace
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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45 Aucks Road, Russell, 0272
  • Russell Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

  • 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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Design Villa

  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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    About the area

    Russell

    With a stay at Orongo Bay Homestead in Russell, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Russell Museum. .This vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bay of Islands Marina and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Russell Christ Church.
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    What's nearby

    • Russell Christ Church - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
    • Russell Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
    • Flagstaff Hill - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
    • Paihia Beach - 20 min drive - 10.0 km
    • Paihia Wharf - 21 min drive - 10.3 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

    Boardwalk/promenade vacation home with a sauna and a bar
    Orongo Bay Homestead offers 3 accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

    Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

    Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a sauna.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

    Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
    Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna. Additional features at this Colonial vacation home include wireless internet access (surcharge), wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
    Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dinner by arrangement serving guests of Orongo Bay Homestead. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
    Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle are provided for an additional charge.
    Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
    Dinner by arrangement - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

    Languages

    Danish, English

    Property amenities

    Pool/Spa

    • Massage
    • Sauna

    Internet

    • Available in the house: Free WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 15); 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 available

    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 percent 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

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome
    1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
    Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 120.0 per day
    Cribs (infant beds) are not available

    Payment types

    Important information

    Optional extras

    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: 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 percent

    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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

    We should mention

    This property does not have elevators
    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 rating system.

    Property is also known as

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

    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