The Captains Motel

Property class: 3
Russell motel with spa and outdoor pool

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The Captains Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with spa services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red chair, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Queen Studio

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

2 Bedroom Family Unit

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

2 Bedroom Unit

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two twin beds with white linens in a hotel room.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Studio

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Comfort Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Matauwhi Road, Russell, 202

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russell Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 44 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 125.7 miles/202.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬24 min drive

About this property

The Captains Motel

  • The Captains Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with spa services.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa, outdoor spa. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

Motel Russell

Russell Motel

Motel Russell New Zealand - Bay Of Islands

Motel Russell Zealand Of s

Motel Russell

The Captains Motel Motel

The Captains Motel Russell

The Captains Motel Motel Russell

Frequently asked questions

Does The Captains Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Captains Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Captains Motel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Captains Motel?

Yes, dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Captains Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Captains Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Captains Motel and nearby?

The Captains Motel has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Captains Motel like?

The Captains Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 4 minutes' walk from Russell Christ Church.

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Reviews

The Captains Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a family to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice manager. Clean and walking distance to town
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10/10 Exceptional

Ticked All the Boxes

Clean comfortable and helpful. Would stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

Tristan was a lovely host. Thank you for taking such good care of us.
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6/10 Good

It was ok - if the weather was warmer would be concerned about no ac. Location though not right in main town was easy to get around and only a short walk (5 minutes) to main area.
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6/10 Good

Quite adequate mid-range basic motel, clean and quiet but a bit far from the centre of the town without a car. No info on how to operate TV and no aircon, nor use of pool. Cooking facilities good and comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Manager was extremely helpful and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. The Motel was in easy walking distance to the Russell shops and wharf so we could just leave our car parked there. My Granddaughter loved the swimming pool. The only minor issue was the wardrobe was quite narrow so the clothes had to go in on an angle, but it wasn't that big of a problem as they could still hang up. We would definitely go back to stay there.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Quite a few spiders and cobwebs in the room, just needed a dust
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6/10 Good

Hotel was pricey for a spot with two fans and no Aircon.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay short walk to sea front. Only thing lacking for me aircon just a fan available
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for a couple of nights at Russell Motel. The accommodation was small but very cutely furnished with comfy beds and everything else that we needed. The hosts were so friendly and kind. Didnt feel like i met them for the first time. There is a small pool that is realh cute and the girls had a dip, although it was a cold day. The location is very close to everything you need. Would love to go there again considering that my fur baby was also welcome and they kindly offered to sit her while we enjoyed lunch at a restaurant. Thanks fo everything James and family
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10/10 Exceptional

Swimming pool
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4/10 Fair

Disappointing

Fairly tired old motel with no view and no air-conditioning. Advertised as having Sky but no channels available. Reasonable distance from any restaurants and bars and not particularly good value for money. Only thing that sticks in my mind is reading in the compendium that the room rate doesn't include them doing your dishes?? Not sure how that rates with a covid clean between guests?
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.

We were in Russell for our wedding anniversary and it was our 4th time staying in the Russell Motel. Friendly greeting when we arrived escorted to our room it was just a great experience overall.
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8/10 Very good

Very comfortable bed!
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to central Russell
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Value for Money

Nice tidy spacious room. Nice pool and gardens. Very relaxed accommodation with just a short walk into Russell.
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very friendly and welcoming. We were in a king studio which was lovely and spacious and clean. Only a few minutes walk into Russell township and was nice to have a swim.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the space. Usually get quite cold but the bedding was cosy enough for me. Also cool that the body wash and shampoo is in the shower.
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8/10 Very good

Good location and price.

Good 3 star motel. Walking distance to town centre. Friendly owners.
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable

Comfortable. Nice cool location. CLose to all thingsl
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Appreciated the coffee tea and milk in the room. Although located on a main road it was not noisy. Would definitely recommend staying here
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy rooms. Staff friendly. Drunk hotel stayers returning to hotel at 3am wanting to kick the party on.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming place to stay Quiet and private along with a short walk to downtown shops and cafes or to catch the ferry Very enjoyable stay