The 19th-century Duke Hotel is located on the waterfront, overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands. It features a guest lounge, restaurant and bar and garden bar, as well as a gymnasium.
Featuring garden views, The Sails features accommodation with patio, around 1.5 km from Tapeka Point Beach. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.
Gray
New Zealand
Location was great although quite a steep hill walk if you wanted to walk to and from the village. Lovely spacious and well appointed room.
Just 450 metres from Kororareka Bay, Bellrock Lodge offers studios with a private balcony and lovely bay and town views.
Wendie
Australia
We were welcomed by the lovely Catherine.
Showed to our apartment,what a stunning view and amazing sunsets!.. A very well set out apartment. A few special touches like white robes to wear, hot tub with a view and little chocolates in the fridge for each of us. Our hosts could not have done more for us, even bringing in our washing one day when it started to rain...if We get back to Russell one day, we will definitely look up Bellrock....thanx Cathrine and Stuart.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Nana Glads of Russell is situated in Russell. This holiday home features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Located beach front and boasting a pool, children's pool and spa pool, Commodores Lodge is situated in central Russell, just a short walk from restaurants, bars and the wharf.
Surrounded by lovely gardens and situated on the waterfront, Hananui Lodge and Apartments features accommodation with free WiFi, a private balcony or patio and an LCD TV.
CANDY
Australia
The location on the main strip is very charming with beautiful water views and close to all the restaurants.
Situated in Russell, 1.6 km from Long Beach, The Captains Motel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Situated across the road from Orongo Bay, Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park offers accommodation with 3 BBQ areas. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and a TV lounge with a open fireplace.
Stunting location and friendly people with beautiful track...
Stunting location and friendly people with beautiful track walks and the scenery and views are spectacular.
We had dinner at Sage restaurant at Paroa Vineyard which I highly recommend for not the fabulous food but the views are beautiful too and the service was outstanding.
The scenery is amazing and so are all the trails a must do and definitely a beautiful place to visit
Kimberly
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Russell is heavenly.
Russell is heavenly. It is so beautiful and we had the best time.
What a gem this part of the world has access to! The oysters were amazing. The food/experience and service at the Duke of Marlborough was first rate. The sunsets were surreal. The visit to Urupakapuka by ferry led to an amazing day of exercise and adventure, we had a heavenly swim in one of the islands isolated beaches by ourselves.
What a day!🥰
Carmel
Australia
10
Scored 10
If you are around Bay of islands I suggest to not stay at...
If you are around Bay of islands I suggest to not stay at Paihai and go to Russell. Smaller, quieter and much nicer. There is a ferry across to Paihai if you want to go there.
Long Beach is not to be missed and we enjoyed the Flagstaff walk too.
Jane
Switzerland
10
Scored 10
Nice & quiet in the middle of winter.Gets very busy at...
Nice & quiet in the middle of winter.Gets very busy at summertime so booking ahead is essential. Always good food at The Duke restaurant & great front rooms with a balcony with sea views & a view of the street, great for a couple of drinks before heading to the bar!
Shane
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Russell was so cool.
Russell was so cool. Easy to get around and so lovely in Winter as very few people. The history is interesting and the people were mostly friendly.
Next time we will stay 3 nights as we really relaxed and book a trip to Sage restaurant for a special treat.
Virginia
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
It is a beautiful location and peaceful.
It is a beautiful location and peaceful. There are enough cafe's / restaurants for 4 or 5 days but plenty more in nearby resorts. The one thing you need to realise about NZ is that "eateries" general cafe's and take aways open early 6 or 7 am but close early too, 3 or 4pm. In general the stop serving an hour before. A lot of restaurants open 12 to 3pm and 5 to 8pm. If you want to eat late you need to check on line for places. Very few apart from Asian places take orders after 9pm.
Good supermarket. Lovely sea and beaches around. Public loos are quite prolific in NZ including beaches with changing rooms. The whole country top to bottom is wort a visit. Low traffic levels apart from cities. Lot of mountain roads.
We were welcomed by the lovely Catherine.
Showed to our apartment,what a stunning view and amazing sunsets!.. A very well set out apartment. A few special touches like white robes to wear, hot tub with a view and little chocolates in the fridge for each of us. Our hosts could not have done more for us, even bringing in our washing one day when it started to rain...if We get back to Russell one day, we will definitely look up Bellrock....thanx Cathrine and Stuart.
Fantastic stay! The room is Comfortable in every way. The bed was among the best we've had in 115 days of travel. The view is such a treat. And the town of Russell is exceptional. We were sorry to only have one night. Would have preferred to stay longer rather than be passing through.
Right in town close to cafe's and restaurants and the jetty. Our family stayed in one of the waterfront apartments that had stunning views over the bay. The staff were extremely helpful and the apartments couldn't have been better set up with every comfort of home.
Lovely clean rooms which smelt good. Offered another studio apartment to use rather than just adding another bed to our room to sleep 6 people, all for the same price. We have stayed here before, and we will definitely stay here in the future. Thanks Motel Russell.
Gorgeous wee place in a terrific location. Short walk into Russell, restaurants and to the Paihia Ferry. Lovely outside area in which to relax and admire the view. Everything you could want was in the cottage. The Hosts were just lovely. Best place yet!
We loved the stunning view of Russell, and all the way over to Paihia from our deck. Could even be viewed from the very comfy bed.
Exceptionally clean bathroom and kitchen facilities and just the right amount of decor without the clutter.
Motel room is in a good location - close to waterfront but overlooking carpark. Easy access from car to room (ground floor). Very clean. Comfortable bed with electric blanket. Room had been pre-heated for us which was a nice touch.
The location is everything for this hotel. Right on the waterfront. Fantastic. Drinks on the verandah with the sun going down, awesome. Dined at the restaurant, superb food and service. Seafood platter was a tasty treat.
Super friendly and helpful man that was running the place. We were in unit e and it was nice and private with massive room.
Hotel was 2 minute walk to water front and everything else you needed including whalf
John was a friendly and helpful host. The view over Russell was magic, and we enjoyed swimming at the nearby beaches. Hangi and concert at the Treaty grounds were excellent, as was a day sailing the islands..
The pool location was good, location of the motel was excellent, close to all the amenities. Very nice hosts, there were very helpful. The room was very clean and well spacious for our requirements.
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