The Captains Motel

Property class: 3

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At The Captains Motel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a full-service spa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
  • 188 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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

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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

Located in Russell, The Captains Motel is near the beach. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Visit our Russell travel guide
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16 Matauwhi Road, Russell, 202

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier with a sign reading "Kororareka" overlooking a calm harbor with several boats.
    Bay of Islands
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cemetery with white headstones, a church, and a cross on the roof.
    Russell Christ Church
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A museum with a green roof, a blue entrance, and hanging flower baskets.
    Russell Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A pebbly beach with a pier extending into calm waters, boats, and a clear sky.
    Russell Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with turquoise waters, several boats, and lush greenery.
    Flagstaff Hill
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seaside
    7 min walk
  • Bad Habits
    26 min drive
  • Charlotte's Kitchen
    25 min drive
  • El Cafe
    24 min drive
  • Breeze Cafe
    26 min drive

About this property

The Captains Motel

  • Motel near Bay of Islands
  • A garden, laundry facilities, and a full-service spa are just a few of the amenities provided at The Captains Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Captains Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Captains Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Captains Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Captains Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Captains Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Captains Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this spa motel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands, Russell Christ Church, and Russell Museum. Pompalier House and Russell Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean and comfortable. Pool and spa were absolutely devine. Only 500 metres to town. Very good stay. Would definitely go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice manager. Clean and walking distance to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ticked All the Boxes

Clean comfortable and helpful. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Tristan was a lovely host. Thank you for taking such good care of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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facilities good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Quite a few spiders and cobwebs in the room, just needed a dust
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was pricey for a spot with two fans and no Aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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4/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to central Russell
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

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Good location and price.

Good 3 star motel. Walking distance to town centre. Friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable

Comfortable. Nice cool location. CLose to all thingsl
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020