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The Captains Motel

3.0 star property
Comfortable motel, walk to Bay of Islands

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The Captains Motel

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Outdoor pool
Reception
King Studio
Reception
2 Bedroom Unit | Bathroom

Overview of The Captains Motel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16 Matauwhi Road, Russell, 202
  • Popular LocationRussell Christ Church4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussell Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlagstaff Hill3 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)44 min drive

Room options

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King Studio

King Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen

2 Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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2 Bedroom Family Unit

2 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park
Pool
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Parking included
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4.0 out of 5, Very good, (76)
The price is AU$74
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

About the area

Russell

At The Captains Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Bay of Islands and Russell Christ Church. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Russell motel include Russell Museum and Pompalier House.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 4 min walk
  • Russell Beach - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 3 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 24 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 25 min drive
  • Bad Habits - 25 min drive
  • Hone's Garden - 6 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 8 min walk

About this property

The Captains Motel

Comfortable motel, walk to Bay of Islands
As a guest of The Captains Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, tour or ticket assistance, and a BBQ. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Captains Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Russell motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Captains Motel offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Captains Motel?

The Captains Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Captains Motel?

Yep, The Captains Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Captains Motel?

Yep, The Captains Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Russell Beach.

Does The Captains Motel have a pool?

The Captains Motel has an outdoor pool.

Is The Captains Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The Captains Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Captains Motel?

No, The Captains Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Captains Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Captains Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Captains Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vaishnavi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Tracey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Latoia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to central Russell
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021