Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 125.7 miles/202.3 km
Restaurants
Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 25 min drive
Marina Cafe Opua - 19 min drive
Hone's Garden - 6 min walk
Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive
Charlotte's Kitchen - 25 min drive
About this property
The Captains Motel
The Captains Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks.
Languages
English
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
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 that you 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?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
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 an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as 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 7 minutes' walk from Russell Beach.
The Captains Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
26 Apr 2022
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
Vaishnavi
Vaishnavi, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2022
Edwin
Edwin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2022
Swimming pool
Jan
Jan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2022
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
27 Nov 2021
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?
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Sept 2021
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2021
Latoia
Latoia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2021
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.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Jun 2021
Very comfortable bed!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2021
Close to central Russell
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2021
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Apr 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2021
Great Value for Money
Nice tidy spacious room. Nice pool and gardens. Very relaxed accommodation with just a short walk into Russell.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2021
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2021
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.
A J
A J, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2020
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Mar 2020
Good location and price.
Good 3 star motel. Walking distance to town centre. Friendly owners.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Mar 2020
Comfortable
Comfortable. Nice cool location. CLose to all thingsl
Kerrin
Kerrin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2020
The staff were very helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Feb 2020
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
Gayle
Gayle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2020
Clean and tidy rooms. Staff friendly. Drunk hotel stayers returning to hotel at 3am wanting to kick the party on.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2020
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