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Orongo Bay Homestead

3.5 star property
Colonial holiday home with sauna and bar/lounge
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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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

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
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About the area

Map
45 Aucks Road, Russell, 0272

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
This smoke-free holiday home features a bar/lounge, a sauna and WiFi in public areas. Free wired Internet in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are on-site. All 3 soundproofed homes feature free WiFi and Tempur-Pedic beds. Guests can enjoy heated floors, and other standard amenities include balconies, sitting areas and flat-screen TVs.
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.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a sauna.

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

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Orongo Bay Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orongo Bay Homestead?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orongo Bay Homestead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orongo Bay Homestead?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Orongo Bay Homestead provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Orongo Bay Homestead located?

Situated on the boardwalk, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands Marina and Russell Christ Church. Russell Museum and Pompalier House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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