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Orongo Bay Homestead

3.5 star property
3.5-star Colonial vacation home near Bay of Islands

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Property grounds
Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine | Private kitchenette
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View
Fireplace
Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
45 Aucks Road, Russell, 0272
  • Russell Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Flagstaff Hill
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the area

Russell

On boardwalk/promenade.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Russell vacation home, you'll find Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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

3.5-star Colonial vacation home near Bay of Islands
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 roundtrip 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 a 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. 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.

Languages

Danish, English

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    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 transportation

    • Roundtrip 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

    • Bathrobes
    • 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 elevator
    • 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

    • 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.
    • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

    Property 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: 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

    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 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

    We should mention

    • One child 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 rating system.

    Property is also known as

    Orongo Bay
    Orongo Bay Homestead
    Orongo Bay Homestead House
    Orongo Bay Homestead House Russell
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    Orongo Bay Homestead B&B Russell
    Orongo Bay Homestead B&B
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    Orongo Bay Homestead Private vacation home
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    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