10/10 Excellent
Marina
22 May 2024
Marina
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Eagles Nest
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- On private beach
- Hot tub
- Bar
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Room service
Explore the area
60 Tapeka Road, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0202
- Flagstaff Hill8 min walk
- Russell Beach16 min walk
- Paihia Wharf28 min drive
- Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)55 min drive
Room options
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Standard Room
- 242 sq m
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room
- 222 sq m
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room
- 102 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room
- 1500 sq m
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 8
- 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room
- 353 sq m
- Sleeps 8
- 2 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Russell
When you stay at Eagles Nest in Russell, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point. .This beach lodge is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Paihia Beach and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Paihia Wharf.
What's nearby
- Flagstaff Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Russell Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Russell Christ Church - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Paihia Wharf - 28 min drive - 16.9 km
- Paihia Beach - 34 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
- Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 29 min drive
- Marina Cafe Opua - 22 min drive
- Hone's Garden - 3 min drive
- Paihia Wharf - 28 min drive
- Charlotte’s Kitchen - 28 min drive
About this property
Eagles Nest
Luxury lodge on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Eagles Nest offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels, DVD players, and pay movies. Accommodations at this 5-star lodge have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and minibars. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. 4 outdoor swimming pools and 5 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and espresso makers. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and digital programming provide entertainment.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or 5 hot tubs, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.
Take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Russell? This lodge has 16996 square feet (1579 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Eagles Nest is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
- Area shuttle
- Free ferry terminal shuttle
- Free shopping centre shuttle
- Limo/town car service
- Free self parking on site
- Free valet parking on site
- RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast
- A bar/lounge
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- 18-hole adjacent golf course
- 4 outdoor pools
- 5 hot tubs
- Free bicycle rentals
- Full-service spa
- Gym
- Helicopter/aeroplane tours
- Library
- Mountain biking
- Sauna
- Scooter/moped rentals
Family friendly
- 4 outdoor pools
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- DVD player
- Free area shuttle
- In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- In-room kitchen
- In-room washer/dryer
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave on request
- Separate in-room dining area
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- 16,996 square feet of conference space
- Business centre
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- On a private beach
- On the bay
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Full-service spa
- Facials
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Spa treatment rooms
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
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Children's slippers
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 50-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
- DVD player
- IPod dock
- Pay films
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Hob
- Kitchen
- Limited room service
- Microwave on request
- Minibar
- Restaurant dining guides
- Separate dining area
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Fireplace
- Free daily newspapers
- Free local calls
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry detergent
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Washer/dryer
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 2000
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 2000
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 540 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 540 (roundtrip), (up to 2 years old)
- Early check-in fee: NZD 2000 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: NZD 2000 (subject to availability)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
EAGLES NEST Russell
EAGLES NEST Villa
EAGLES NEST Villa Russell
Eagles Nest Lodge Russell
Eagles Nest Lodge
Eagles Nest Russell
Eagles Nest Lodge Russell
Eagles Nest Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 July 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st Wedding Anniversary
Perfect romantic escape for our 1st wedding anniversary. Stunning and private location and in room chef was a fantastic way to cap the experience.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 May 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
The most incredible place I've ever stayed. The First Light villa was absolutely beautiful, and the service was unbelievable. Highly, highly recommend to anyone travelling to this area.