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The Captains Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Bay of Islands

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room
2 Bedroom Family Unit | Private kitchen
2 Bedroom Unit | Living area
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Explore the area

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16 Matauwhi Road, Russell, 202
  • Russell Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flagstaff Hill
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen

2 Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Family Unit

2 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 24 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

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

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

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Bay of Islands
As a guest of The Captains Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. 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

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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

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch 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: 7:00 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 - 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Captains Motel?

As of 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Captains Motel on 27 Aug 2025 start from NZ$293.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 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. 124 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay short walk to sea front. Only thing lacking for me aircon just a fan available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mareesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tristan was a lovely host. Thank you for taking such good care of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald, Kelowna

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ticked All the Boxes

Clean comfortable and helpful. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value for Money

Nice tidy spacious room. Nice pool and gardens. Very relaxed accommodation with just a short walk into Russell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

A J

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