Title: Orongo Bay Homestead Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Orongo Bay Homestead Boardwalk/promenade holiday home with sauna and bar/lounge ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/ed05ad31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/0632c53e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/b55e79e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/812be73c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/ef57465f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Orongo Bay Homestead. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Outdoor space ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 1 - Oct 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 2 - Oct 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/56166a67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/d264fad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Kitchenette Fridge Flat-screen TV - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### Design Villa ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Fridge Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 1399 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 3 King Beds, 1 Single Murphy Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRussell-Hotels-Orongo-Bay-Homestead.h7060802.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRussell-Hotels-Orongo-Bay-Homestead.h7060802.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.29013%2C174.14548&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-n4yzVrbiN9sDYFipqBOp_v7P6A=) 45 Aucks Road, Russell, 0272 #### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Russell Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles - Flagstaff Hill - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Paihia Beach - 20 min drive - 6.2 miles - Paihia Wharf - 21 min drive - 6.4 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬21 min drive - ‪Hone's Garden - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬21 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬5 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 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, bathrobes, 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. ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114560000/114550800/114550777/e4365760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Plum Tree Apartment Russell [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=114550777&PinnedHotelID=114550777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88510000/88503300/88503295/4a6591e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Oneroa Hill, 5 acres of native park with wonderful sea view. 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from 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 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Bay of Islands and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay of Islands Marina and Russell Christ Church. Russell Museum and Pompalier House are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Orongo Bay Homestead Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Newly Engaged 29 Jan 2018 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. ##### Newly Engaged Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Jan 2021 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 20 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Would stay there again. Great experience and the hosts were helpful and flexible with us. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 2 Apr 2018 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Antalya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Antalya-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d481-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Rye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d4769-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Srinagar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Srinagar-Hotels.d6126252.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Sidari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Sidari-Hotels.s50-0-d6051477.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [CityHub Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels-CityHub-Amsterdam.h13150381.Hotel-Information) > > [Linnhe Lochside Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-Linnhe-Lochside-Holidays.h23322433.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [The York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-CitySpace-Kings-Cross.h94940230.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Honfleur](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Honfleur-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-0-d4818-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villa Amorossa with Garden View & Shared Pool by Konnect, Roda Corfu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Hotels-Amorossa-Village.h65345223.Hotel-Information) > > [ARTIEM Audax - Adults Only Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ciutadella-De-Menorca-Hotels-ARTIEM-Audax-Adults-Only.h1121011.Hotel-Information) > > [25hours Hotel HafenCity](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamburg-Hotels-25hours-Hotel-HafenCity.h4181420.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [flights from benbecula airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/beb/flights-from-benbecula-airport) > > [Flights from LON-All Airports to Carsamba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/szf/london-to-samsun) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Manises (VLC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/vlc/london-to-valencia) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Entebbe (EBB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/ebb/london-to-entebbe) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/yyc/lhr/calgary-to-london) > > [Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Edinburgh (EDI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jnb/edi/johannesburg-to-edinburgh) > > [Flights from Bristol (BRS) to Treviso (TSF)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/brs/tsf/bristol-to-treviso) > > [Flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Tuban (DPS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bkk/dps/bangkok-to-denpasar) ### Cars > [Car hire in Halifax](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Halifax.d177946.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Worcester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Worcester.d5485-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Pier Head and the Three Graces](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pier-Head-And-The-Three-Graces-The-Docks.d553248635149786969.Attraction) > > [Botanic Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Botanic-Gardens-Glasgow-Westend.d6081443.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Warminster](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warminster.dx5461)