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Orongo Bay Homestead

3.5 star property
3.5-star vacation home with balcony in Russell

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Property grounds
Lounge
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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45 Aucks Road, Russell, 0272
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, heated floors

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Design Villa

  • Lake view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Russell Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Pompalier House - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Russell Museum - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Long Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬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 vacation home with balcony in Russell
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.

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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); 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 (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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Orongo Bay Homestead to the airport?

Orongo Bay Homestead is 20.7 mi (46-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Orongo Bay Homestead have an airport shuttle?

Orongo Bay Homestead offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Orongo Bay Homestead to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5-min drive) from Russell Beach and 4.3 mi (12-min drive) from Long Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Orongo Bay Homestead offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Orongo Bay Homestead, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 28 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Orongo Bay Homestead?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Orongo Bay Homestead?

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

Is there free parking at Orongo Bay Homestead?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Orongo Bay Homestead have a pool?

Orongo Bay Homestead does not have a pool.

Does Orongo Bay Homestead have a restaurant?

Orongo Bay Homestead is home to Dinner by arrangement, which features Modern European cuisine and ocean views.

Does Orongo Bay Homestead have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Orongo Bay Homestead to downtown Russell?

Orongo Bay Homestead is 2.4 mi away from 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Newly Engaged

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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