Bed and Breakfast Russell – Bay of Islands

Ounuwhao Bed & Breakfast is alongside a grassed reserve bordered by century-old Norfolk pines, opposite picturesque Matauwhi Bay – a favourite mooring-place for yachts. Ounuwhao is a short two-minute drive or a casual 10-minute stroll to Russell village.

“Experience our historical Bed and Breakfast and enjoy a world of difference”.


Stay at Ounuwhao for:

  • A quality Hosted B&B Experience
  • Sumptuous Breakfasts
  • Old fashioned charm
  • Close to Russell Village
  • Your welcoming host, Marilyn
  • A quiet relaxing stay

SOME B.& B.’S COULD SHINE, BUT PREFER TO GLIMMER.THIS ONE POSITIVELY GLOWS WITH HOSPITALITY!
VERY WELL DONE INDEED MARILYN. Bob and Trish Evans, east Sussex U.K. 11th /01/ 2011

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We offer superior B & B accommodation in four queen sized rooms, two with an extra single bed – all with en-suite or private bathrooms. Our two front rooms have their own wash stand and have French doors opening onto the verandah and conservatory area, with sea views.

All bathrooms are decorated with old-fashioned, hand-painted ‘Georgian’ tiles and have showers and toilets while two also have a claw-footed bath.

Staying in our guestrooms will take you back to a different era. Each room is individually decorated, with hand-made patchwork quilts (Marilyn’s own work), brass beds, and fresh flowers from the garden. The lodge rooms ooze charm and offer a tranquil nights sleep, whilst every attention to detail is taken care of.

Enjoy the comfortable lounge, with tea and coffee available all day, television, magazines, a wide selection of books and the daily newspaper. Relax in our guest lounge or enjoy a book or cup of tea on our wide-sweeping verandahs, in the conservatory, or surrounded by flowers in our cottage garden, whilst enjoying the ever-changing water in the bay.

Your Host

My name is Marilyn and your host at Ounuwhao, I am a fourth generation New Zealander and have enjoyed hosting guests for the past 12 summers.

I was a former home economics teacher with a life-long interest in food and textiles.

I am a passionate patchwork quilter and I teach patchwork classes at Ounuwhao in the off-season.

Click to view my quilt gallery with some of my many unique quilts, which will delight you on your visit to this beautiful, charming villa.