The Best Hotels Closest to Russell Museum in Russell for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a view of a hill with houses in the background.

A large cruise ship docked at a port with several smaller boats nearby.

1. Bellrock Lodge

0.2 mi from Russell Museum

Lynda

$128 nightly

$148 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a bay with boats.

A view through a window with a curtain, featuring a body of water, a tree, and a distant mountain range.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large portrait on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony and a flagpole.

2. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

0.2 mi from Russell Museum

Ruth

$82 nightly

$96 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A waterfront area with kayaks, a beach, and buildings with signs like "Commodore's Lodge" and "TOURS & CRUISES".

A marina with boats docked, a pier extending into calm water, and a distant hill with buildings.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a reception area with a red umbrella.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Commodores Lodge

< 0.1 mi from Russell Museum

Greg

$115 nightly

$132 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, and a view of an outdoor patio area.

A house with a balcony, a picnic table, and a grassy yard.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of Shingled wine, and white bowls on plates.

Two modern, detached houses with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a small flower in the foreground.

4. Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

1.9 mi from Russell Museum

Jade

$47 nightly

$54 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

A bench by a lakeside with a wooden fence and grassy area.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, kitchen area, and a small island with a sink.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and television.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and bedside tables with lamps.

5. Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartment

2.5 mi from Russell Museum

David

$92 nightly

$105 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hammock swing in a lush garden with a pool and a fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, a potted plant, and a view of a garden through a window.

A living room with a TV, wooden furniture, a round coffee table with a plant, and a large window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Kauri Park Motel

10.6 mi from Russell Museum

Rebecca

$94 nightly

$108 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a black dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a wooden vanity with a white sink.

A room with a sofa, two nightstands, a chair, and a potted plant.

Two clear glass tumblers with "Rayya Suites by KTC" embossed on them, placed on white coasters on a countertop.

7. Rayya Suites, Paihia

2.2 mi from Russell Museum

Alison

$90 nightly

$105 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern building with a glass entrance, a parking area, and a view of the sea and hills.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a hot tub, and a view of the sea.

A curved wooden bridge in a forested area with dense foliage and trees.

8. Tarltons Lodge

2.3 mi from Russell Museum

Simon

$211 nightly

$242 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor.

A sign for Keriaki Park Lodge with a view of palm trees and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a bathroom.

A living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through a sliding door.

9. Kerikeri Park Lodge

10.6 mi from Russell Museum

Kim

$87 nightly

$100 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A view of a lakeside area with a motel sign, a large tree, and a building with a balcony.

A lakeside view with a row of houses, including a large building with a balcony and a smaller building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a TV, two red chairs, a sofa, a bed, and a large window with a view of the sea.

10. Breakwater Motel

2.2 mi from Russell Museum

Dorothy

$79 nightly

$93 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A sign for the Admirals View Motel with bicycles parked in front.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining table, and a view of the street outside.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a window and a plant.

11. ASURE Admirals View Motel

2.3 mi from Russell Museum

Gary and Helen

$73 nightly

$84 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with a white wicker chair and table, a glass door leading to a bedroom, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a wooden deck and a chair under a canopy.

A stone building with a circular tower, a white house with a red roof, and a pond with reflections.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

12. Moon Gate Villa

10.6 mi from Russell Museum

REX

$225 nightly

$259 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

A grassy area with a view of a lake and distant islands.

A rooftop terrace with a view of a calm lake, palm trees, and distant islands.

A balcony with a view of a calm body of water, a distant island, and a potted plant.

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a body of water through a glass door.

13. Bayview Motel

2.2 mi from Russell Museum

Erik

$86 nightly

$101 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a view of the sea, and a thatched-roof structure.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a row of windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There's a dining area with a black table and a grey sofa with a floral pattern. A large abstract painting is on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

14. Anchorage Motel

2.1 mi from Russell Museum

TONY

$89 nightly

$104 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a pool view, lounge chairs, and a table.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a glass table and chairs, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair facing a large window overlooking a body of water.

A balcony with a table set for tea, overlooking a calm body of water and a distant island during sunset.

15. Edgewater Palms Apartments

2.1 mi from Russell Museum

Dana

$132 nightly

$154 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of the sea.

A patio with two tables and chairs, a flag, and a view of the sea and parked cars.

A beach with clear water, a distant island, and a tree with red flowers.

A garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a sign reading "LAST MOTEL POST FERRY WHARF".

16. Ala Moana Motel

2.2 mi from Russell Museum

Debbie

$75 nightly

$86 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal scene with boats on calm water, a tree with sprawling branches, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A modern wooden building with a visible kitchen area, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, two chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

17. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

3.5 mi from Russell Museum

Gloria

$61 nightly

$71 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden deck, and a view of lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a palm tree.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

A room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

18. Bay of Islands Holiday Apartments

2.6 mi from Russell Museum

Kathryn

$103 nightly

$119 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a painting of coconuts.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel with a tropical garden, palm trees, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

19. Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

10 mi from Russell Museum

Thedel

$98 nightly

$114 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with large glass windows, a well-maintained lawn, and a patio area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a plant, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A modern living room with large windows, a red sofa, and a coffee table.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a red appliance, and wooden cabinets.

20. Stone Store Lodge

9.7 mi from Russell Museum

Ginelle

$113 nightly

$129 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Russell Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bellrock Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 963 reviews	View
The Commodores Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 49 reviews	View
Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park	8.0 Very Good 104 reviews	View
Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartment	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Russell Museum Hotel Reviews

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful waterfront property close to town center with great parking for oversize vehicles"

On the absolute waterfront of Kororareka Russell with magnificent views

10/10 Excellent

"Such a privilege to stay in one of Russell's iconic properties with a very affable and obliging host. Quiet, comfortable, spacious - delightful."

Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment

8/10 Good

"Great location. Very clean and tidy."

The Commodores Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very clean and modern room. Probably the best location in Russell. Loved this place. Friendly staff."

An Amazing Space in the heart of Russell

10/10 Excellent

"Everything as expected had a lovelly stsy"

The Captains Motel

8/10 Good

"Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Quite a few spiders and cobwebs in the room, just needed a dust"

Seaport Village

10/10 Excellent

"Our apartment was very spacious and well equipped and the laundry was a nice surprise."

Russell Cottages - Russell Holiday Home

10/10 Excellent

"The house was spacious and private. We really enjoyed the access to the pool. Perfect for us. "

Russell Harbour Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful apartment with everything we needed in great location."

Other attractions near Russell Museum

A cemetery with a white church in the background, a white picket fence, and people visiting.

Russell Christ Church

9.0/10 (137 reviews)

This charming and peaceful 19th-century church is a prominent historical landmark, while the surrounding cemetery is a good spot for a stroll.

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A pier extending into calm waters at sunset.

Russell Beach

9.2/10 (738 reviews)

Wander along the jetty for wonderful views of Kororareka Bay, get out on the water in a boat and enjoy alfresco dining along the beachfront.

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A coastal town with turquoise waters, several boats, and lush greenery.

Flagstaff Hill

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

On this important hill, learn about New Zealand’s early Māori and colonial history, look for iconic birds and take in the stunning views of the Bay of Islands.

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Pompalier House

9.4/10 (42 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Russell with a trip to Pompalier House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

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Pompallier Mission

9.4/10 (16 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pompallier Mission during your trip to Russell. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Tapeka Point Historic Reserve

9.4/10 (28 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, a lovely green space in Tapeka. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Russell Museum?

Russell Museum is located in a welcoming area of Russell known for its beautiful island views and dolphin viewing opportunities. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Russell Museum?

Adjacent to Russell Museum, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include The Commodores Lodge and The Captains Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Russell Museum?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Russell Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Russell Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Russell Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Russell Museum?

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What can I see and do near Russell Museum?

Explore notable local landmarks like Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Treaty House, and Pompalier House. You can wander around Flagstaff Hill, Haruru Falls, or Tapeka Point Historic Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. Russell Beach, Long Beach, and Paihia Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Russell Museum hotels

1. Bellrock Lodge

2. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

3. The Commodores Lodge

4. Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

5. Bay of Islands Gateway Motel & Apartment

6. Kauri Park Motel

7. Rayya Suites, Paihia

8. Tarltons Lodge

9. Kerikeri Park Lodge

10. Breakwater Motel

11. ASURE Admirals View Motel

12. Moon Gate Villa

13. Bayview Motel

14. Anchorage Motel

15. Edgewater Palms Apartments

16. Ala Moana Motel

17. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

18. Bay of Islands Holiday Apartments

19. Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

20. Stone Store Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Russell Museum

Top Russell Museum Hotel Reviews

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

On the absolute waterfront of Kororareka Russell with magnificent views

Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment

The Commodores Lodge

An Amazing Space in the heart of Russell

The Captains Motel

Seaport Village

Russell Cottages - Russell Holiday Home

Russell Harbour Apartment

Other attractions near Russell Museum

Russell Christ Church

Russell Beach

Flagstaff Hill

Pompalier House

Pompallier Mission

Tapeka Point Historic Reserve

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