Title: Orongo Bay Homestead - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=7060802&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Orongo Bay Homestead Colonial vacation home with a sauna and a bar ## Photo gallery for Orongo Bay Homestead ![Property grounds - Orongo Bay Homestead (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/ed05ad31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Orongo Bay Homestead (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/ef57465f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Orongo Bay Homestead (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/b55e79e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Orongo Bay Homestead (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/0632c53e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Orongo Bay Homestead (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7060900/7060802/812be73c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - 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 the lobby and a bar. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Outdoor space ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 10 - Dec. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 11 - Dec. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=7060802&PinnedHotelID=7060802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Living area](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 Refrigerator Flat-screen TV - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine ![Superior Suite, Kitchenette, Mezzanine](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 Refrigerator Flat-screen TV - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### Design Villa ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 1399 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 3 King Beds, 1 Twin 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.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRussell-Hotels-Orongo-Bay-Homestead.h7060802.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/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 \- 4 min drive \- 4.4 km - Russell Museum \- 4 min drive \- 4.7 km - Russell Beach \- 4 min drive \- 4.7 km - Long Beach \- 4 min drive \- 4.7 km - Flagstaff Hill \- 6 min drive \- 5.5 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬20 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬20 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬21 min drive - ‪Orange Frog - ‬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 Colonial vacation home with a sauna and a bar This smoke-free vacation 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 onsite. 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. 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. 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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 Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Orongo Bay Homestead? ### What time is check-out at Orongo Bay Homestead? ### Does Orongo Bay Homestead provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Orongo Bay Homestead located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Orongo Bay Homestead Reviews ## 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Newly Engaged Jan 29, 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 Jan 19, 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 Aug 20, 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 Apr 2, 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 > [Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Akumal-Hotels-Grand-Sirenis-Riviera-Maya-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h1580487.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Centre Portage la Prairie](https://www.expedia.ca/Portage-La-Prairie-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Centre-Portage-La-Prairie.h46074661.Hotel-Information) > > [AC Hotel by Marriott Atlanta Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Atlanta-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Atlanta-Downtown.h6013.Hotel-Information) > > [Casino Hotels in Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d1312-tCasinoHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Miami](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aMIA-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Basecamp Lodge Canmore](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Basecamp-Lodge.h1115492.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sunset Hotel West End](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Sunset-Inn-And-Suites.h470896.Hotel-Information) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Punta Cana](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d601906-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Spa-Poco-A-Poco.h4485115.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hotel-Metropolitan-Tokyo-Marunouchi.h1661514.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-And-Suites-By-Hilton.h448306.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Radium Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Radium-Hot-Springs-Hotels.d57021.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Panglao](https://www.expedia.ca/Panglao-Hotels.d6052169.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Las Vegas Strip](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Strip-Las-Vegas-Hotels.0-n800045-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villa Cora](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence-Hotels-Villa-Cora.h22579.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Romantic Zone](https://www.expedia.ca/Romantic-Zone-Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels.0-n6051315-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/nrt/edmonton-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yyj/edmonton-to-victoria) ### Packages ### Vacation Rentals ### General > [Visit Split](https://www.expedia.ca/Split.dx3255) > > [Visit Tombstone](https://www.expedia.ca/Tombstone.dx166654) > > [Visit Alberobello](https://www.expedia.ca/Alberobello.dx6046360) > > [Visit Jagraon](https://www.expedia.ca/Jagraon.dx553248635939577242)