Eagles Nest

Style

Modern, minimal, magical

Setting

Private peninsula paradise

A luxurious estate atop a private peninsula overlooking New Zealand's Bay of Islands, Eagles Nest hotel has five ultra-contemporary, individually designed villas with spectacular views. This North Island boutique retreat is the ultimate in exclusivity and beyond-five-star hospitality, encompassing 75-acres of sub-tropical native bush with secluded beaches and more than 144 islands to explore. With private chefs, infinity pools and even a Porsche at your disposal, you can do as much or as little as you like.

Facilities

Rooms

Five villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms.

Checkout

11am. Check-in, 2pm. Earlier arrivals can be arranged for 50 per cent of your nightly tariff.

More Details

Rates include breakfast, fruit, champagne and some minibar drinks.

Also

Land the moment you start your holiday with a glass of something sparkling; you'll find a bottle of Louis Roederer champagne in your suite on arrival.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

Spa

At the Hotel

In rooms: flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, home cinema including Sky satellite, free WiFi, kitchen, minibar, deck with barbecue, Jacuzzi.

Our Favourite Rooms

One-bedroom villa First Light is most intimate for couples, but for wow factor we love panoramic Rahimoana Villa, which has four ensuite bedrooms, a fireplace, home cinema, bar and a 25-metre heated lap pool, as well as a Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and private beach. Rates include a dedicated concierge, well-stocked fridge and loan of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo (for an extra charge, unless you've booked drop-dead-amazing Rahimoana. The crisply contemporary blue and white interiors and modern art are gorgeous too.

Poolside

Each villa has its own heated infinity-edge lap pool (except First Light which just has a Jacuzzi), surrounded by sleek, white day-beds and romantic lanterns for the evenings. But all have use of the estate's private, secluded beaches.

Packing Tips

Your best Audrey Hepburn-style scarf to keep your hair at bay while you zoom around in the Porsche, a huge pair of sunglasses permanantly to hand and a pair of binoculars for dolphin, whale and kiwi spotting.

Also

If you fancy getting fit after all that flopping around, bag some time with Eagles Nest's personal trainer (booked in advance), then relax with a beauty or massage treatment; extra charges apply for both. There are also free mountain bikes at your villa.

Children

All ages welcome. Infant cots and highchairs are free if booked.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

It’s hard to beat eating outdoors on your own private deck, but Rahimoana’s sleek glass eight-seater dining table is our favourite indoors.

Dress Code

You’re surrounded by sleek style, so why not look the part? We suggest an Audrey Hepburn-style scarf to keep your hair tamed while you zoom around in the Porsche and a huge pair of sunglasses.

Hotel Restaurant

All villas are self-contained with a gourmet kitchen and each is provided daily with breakfast provisions. However, most guests forego DIY and make use of the resort's resident private chefs (even Jamie Oliver deserves a holiday), who will prepare anything you'd like. Book them more than 24 hours in advance to avoid one-on-one oven time. Freshly caught local fish, crayfish, lobster, venison and lamb are all on offer, so just sit back and enjoy. You can also bring in your own chefs if you wish (we're loving this lifestyle!). Eagles Nest has a comprehensive wine cellar with several thousand bottles of vino from around the globe to help wash it all down.

Hotel Bar

Rahimoana has its own bar – otherwise just dial the EN crew and drinks will be delivered; there’s no main bar.

Room Service

Chefs, butlers and shoppers are on call. While this is a 'click your fingers and it appears' kinda place, some services must be booked 24 hours in advance; contact reception for more information.

Planes

Bay of Islands/ Kerikeri Airport is the closest airport to the Eagles Nest. Fly to Auckland International Airport and then catch a direct connection to Kerikeri. Our Smith24 team of travel experts are on call round the clock to book your flights.

Automobiles

The Eagles Nest is a one hour drive from Kerikeri Airport. Our Smith24 team can arrange a rental car for you to pick up at the airport, but a hired Toyota Yaris might look a little lacklustre sitting next to the hotel’s Porsche Cayenne Turbo (which is available for guests’ use). Another option is to fly into Auckland and then drive north to Russell. The journey is a manageable three and a half hours that takes in the natural grandeur of New Zealand’s North Island.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

If you need a change of pace after relaxing in your villa, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained: cruise around the area in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, take the retreat's chopper to see the magnificent views of the Bay of Islands and then on to Kauri Cliffs for a round of golf, or the Bay is renowned for its water pursuits. Staff can advise you on everything from sea kayaking to parasailing, waterskiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, world-class deep sea and big game fishing as well as sailing and cruising throughout the many picture-perfect islands, bays and coves. With over 150 islands to explore, we doubt you'll get bored. Back on terra firma, bush walking, mountain biking and romantic picnics on your own private island are all in the offing. Russell, a five-minute drive from the hotel was New Zealand's first capital, and many of its pretty 19th-century houses still stand.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .