Baybell Lodge viewed through avocado tree leaves, with timber deck and lush green lawns, Omanawa Tauranga

Tauranga · Bay of Plenty

Peaceful Orchard Getaway
Self-contained B&B · 15 mins from Tauranga · Pet Friendly2 Bed Cottage · Tauranga Fringes · Pet Friendly

Wake up surrounded by avocado trees, just 15 minutes from Tauranga. Baybell Lodge is a modern self-contained 2-bedroom B&B cottage on a working orchard — peaceful, private and perfect for families and pets.

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The lodge

Orchard Living

Nestled within a working avocado orchard just 15 minutes from Tauranga, Baybell Lodge offers a peaceful rural escape without sacrificing comfort. The well-presented self-contained 2-bedroom cottage features a spacious open-plan lounge, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and private outdoor entertaining area complete with BBQ. On cooler evenings, the woodburner creates the perfect atmosphere to unwind. With one king bed and two singles, the cottage comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests and is ideal for families, couples or anyone travelling with pets.

Pet friendly

Dogs warmly welcome — we love having four-legged guests

Full kitchen

Fully equipped, plus light breakfast provided

Private BBQ area

Your own outdoor entertaining space

Free WiFi

Stay connected if you must

Free parking

Secure on-site car parking

Guest reviews

Rated exceptional

With over 123 verified guest reviews across Booking.com, Bookabach and Airbnb, Baybell Lodge is consistently rated exceptional. Our guests love the peaceful setting, the personal touches and the warmth of the welcome from hosts Brendon and Louise.

★★★★★

"Our host was extremely helpful and welcoming. The property was clean and had all the items we needed. Peaceful location and close to beautiful beaches."

Sonja F.
Bookabach
★★★★★

"Excellent place to stay. Lovely and calm. We enjoyed the stay very much."

Kat S.
Bookabach
★★★★★

"Wonderful place, such a beautiful area, and so peaceful and quiet. Host was very nice, and the place was well stocked with everything we needed."

Aimee V
Bookabach
★★★★★

"Gorgeous setting with views of avocado trees. Lots of great touches — chocolates on the bed, Nespresso machine, complimentary breakfast items. Comfortable beds. Large unit."

Tina
Booking.com
★★★★★

"The lodge is clean, quiet, and roomy. The location is perfect for our visits to Hobbiton and Mt Maunganui. Brendon and his family are very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay."

Oliva
Booking.com
★★★★★

"This is a rural location surrounded by an avocado orchard. It was ideal for our young Border Collie who loved playing with Luna, the puppy, in the orchard. It was a quiet and peaceful setting."

Ken
Booking.com

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Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2026 — 9.4 out of 10
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Getting here

The perfect base for Bay of Plenty

Baybell Lodge is tucked away in the rural suburb of Omanawa, just 10km from Tauranga City Centre — close enough to enjoy everything the Bay of Plenty and Waikato have to offer, yet far enough away to feel completely at peace. Whether you're visiting family, exploring the region or simply escaping the city, Baybell makes the perfect base.

  • Tauranga Crossing 6 kms
  • Pyes Pa 9 kms
  • Tauranga City Centre 10 kms
  • McLaren Falls 12 kms
  • Waimarino Water & Adventure Park 14 kms
  • Te Puna Quarry Park 12 kms
  • Mount Maunganui beach 22 kms
  • Lord of the Rings set @ Hobbiton 50 kms
  • Rotorua 60 kms

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15A Melville Rd, Omanawa, Tauranga

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Get in touch

Brendon and Louise are always happy to help with any questions about your stay, local tips or directions. Feel free to get in touch by phone or email — we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Hosts

Brendon & Louise Mead

Address

15A Melville Rd, Omanawa, Tauranga 3171

Phone

021 866 949

Baybell Orchard is a registered NZMCA PoP —