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The Duke Of Marlborough, hotel in Russell

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.

Everything - the Bay at your doorstep, the architecture and artwork, the local vibe in the bar and restaurant, and being right in front of the ferry dock.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,479 reviews
Price from$89.96per night
The Sails, hotel in Russell

Providing city views, The Sails in Russell offers accommodations and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

This apartment was lovely, with a terrace and a fantastic view. Unfortunately, I couldn't really enjoy it as I stayed only for two nights because of an event in Russell. The Owner was very friendly, and I felt very comfortable there.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
101 reviews
Price from$164.93per night
Bellrock Lodge, hotel in Russell

Just 1476 feet from Kororareka Bay, Bellrock Lodge offers studios with a private balcony and lovely bay and town views.

The longer we stayed here the more we liked it! The location is wonderful - just a very short walk to downtown Russell with shops and restaurants. And what you get in exchange is an incredible view! Bed was the comfiest of our trip - cushy and soft but not saggy at all. Good a/c but nice to have the doors open in the daytime. Lots of good walks and we swam a few times at the beach that was 2 minutes away. Great stay!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
128 reviews
Price from$149.94per night
Nana Glads of Russell, hotel in Russell

Just a 12-minute walk from Long Beach and 400 yards from Christ Church, Nana Glads of Russell features accommodations in Russell with a garden.

Lovely and cozy. Waking up to incredible birdsong was a treat. Great location. Cheers!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
99 reviews
Price from$95.36per night
Pukeko Nest, hotel in Russell

Offering a garden, Pukeko Nest offers accommodations in Russell. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 miles from Christ Church.

The hosts were very welcoming and a wealth of information. The breakfast was incredible.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
68 reviews
Price from$116.95per night
Commodores Lodge, hotel in Russell

Located beach front and boasting a pool, children's pool and spa pool, Commodores Lodge is located in central Russell, just a short walk from restaurants, bars and the wharf.

Location + room spaciousness
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
218 reviews
Price from$164.93per night
Hananui Lodge and Apartments, hotel in Russell

Surrounded by lovely gardens and located on the waterfront, Hananui Lodge and Apartments features accommodations with free WiFi, a private balcony or patio and an LCD TV.

The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The host was very friendly and helpful.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
503 reviews
Price from$127.75per night
Titore Lodge, hotel in Russell

Located 10 minutes' walk from Russell's bars, restaurants and cafes, Titore Lodge offers rooms with free WiFi and a private patio.

We were in the 'Garden Suite" This is a lovely place to be and the veiws are geat, bed is very comfy, the rooms have both AC and fly screens on the windows so you can get a great airlof and no bugs. the deck outside is a a nice place to be and sit and ejoy the view and a good book :)
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
41 reviews
Price from$143.94per night
Pipiroa Bay Homestay, hotel in Russell

Pipiroa Bay Homestay offers accommodations in Russell, 4.7 miles from Christ Church and 4.8 miles from Russell Museum.

beautiful views of bush and harbour. Peace and quiet Unit was equipped with all we needed
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
76 reviews
Price from$104.96per night
The Captains Motel, hotel in Russell

Located in Russell, a 19-minute walk from Long Beach, The Captains Motel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Lovely motel right in the heart of Russell. All mod cons provided. An added bonus was we were able to bring our dog at no extra cost.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
8 reviews
Price from$134.94per night
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What Guests Said About Russell:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Mariner
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Russell

  • From $149.94 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 128 reviews
    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.
    Wendie
    Australia
  • From $149.94 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 128 reviews
    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.
    Wandering_But_Not_Lost
    United States of America
  • From $127.75 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 503 reviews
    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.
    Nikkiloolah
    Australia
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 663 reviews
    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.
    MELISSA
    New Zealand
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    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!
    Rodger
    New Zealand
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews
    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.
    Di
    Australia
  • From $127.75 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 503 reviews
    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.
    Simon
    New Zealand
  • From $92.96 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,479 reviews
    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.
    Corina
    New Zealand
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 347 reviews
    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
    kent
    New Zealand
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 101 reviews
    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..
    Graeme
    Australia
  • From $164.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 218 reviews
    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.
    kevin
    New Zealand
  • From $125.95 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 77 reviews
    Russell is a great little town and this accommodation is well situated just outside of the town. Very clean and well kept. Hosts were very friendly
    Colin
    Australia
  • From $92.96 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,479 reviews
    This is one of the nicer hotels I’ve stayed in in NZ. Much nicer than I’d expected. And the staff were all excellent. Especially in the restaurant.
    Shelly
    New Zealand
  • From $134.94 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 8 reviews
    Lovely motel right in the heart of Russell. All mod cons provided. An added bonus was we were able to bring our dog at no extra cost.
    Fiona
    New Zealand
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    We were stranded in Russell by Typhoon Gabrielle and Adrian and Josephine were very helpful and caring. Couldn't have asked for more!
    Andy
    Canada
  • From $164.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 218 reviews
    Best location in Russell. Absolute waterfront. Excellent room, comfortable kingsize bed. Lovely pool and great facilities.
    Mark
    New Zealand
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    loved the location being right on the waterfront at Russell. Our host Karen , was so welcoming and accomodating.
    Christine
    New Zealand
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 663 reviews
    The motel is shut down but still taking bookings - and money.
    Angela
    New Zealand
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 347 reviews
    Everything you would want in a beachside hotel.
    Matt
    United States of America
  • From $51.58 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 260 reviews
    Great location, short drive from Russell
    Janelle
    New Zealand