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The Commodores Lodge

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel with outdoor pool, near Lookout

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Located near Lookout and Long Beach, The Commodores Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Bask in the sun on the beachfront location or take advantage of kayaking activities. Unwind at the spa tub, lounge by the outdoor pool, and enjoy barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Strand, Russell, 0202

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lookout - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 63 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 126 miles/202.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Commodores Lodge

The Commodores Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lookout and Flagstaff Hill. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A children's pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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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: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Commodores Lodge

Commodores Lodge Russell

Commodores Russell

The Commodores Lodge Motel

The Commodores Lodge Russell

The Commodores Lodge Motel Russell

Frequently asked questions

Does The Commodores Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Commodores Lodge 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Commodores Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Commodores Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Commodores Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Commodores Lodge?

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 Commodores Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. The Commodores Lodge also has a picnic area and a garden.

Does The Commodores Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

Does The Commodores Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around The Commodores Lodge like?

The Commodores Lodge is on Russell Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 3 minutes' walk from Russell Christ Church.

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Reviews

The Commodores Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach location was a major highlight with many guests enjoying the beach front views and proximity. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location, faultless and service impeccable
Carleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Functional, lovely room. Friendly and helpful staff.
KATHLEEN, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic place! You will not find anything better than this. We spent our honeymoon here and it’s one of the most romantic places you’ll find!
Chris, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel , very spacious clean room . The swimming pool was a bonus and we did enjoy it . Centrally located in Russell next to the beach and wharf with great parking . The beach was a bit disappointing , it was not sandy . However the Hotel was a peaceful retreat . The hotel room was ideal if you were self catering but there were many varied good restaurants nearby as well . We would definitely return and would highly recommended it .
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Did the job..our room was pretty basic. No aircon or iron but it is right in the heart of Russell and on the doorstep of everything. A good time was had
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This property is perfectly placed in the heart of the Russell waterfront however once you stepped into the property it was quiet and serene. You would not have known you were right next to busy restaurants aa there was no noise at all. Very close to the wharf, with many restaurants and conveniences within easy walking distance. While some of the decor is a little dated, it has been very well maintained and you can see the owners have continued to upgrade parts of the property. The room was very pleasant to stay in. The service was excellent, they were able to accommodate a slightly early check in, which was very much appreciated, so that we could leave our car parked at the property while we enjoyed a tour to the hole in the rock. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Tania, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beach front was great
Greg, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

nice hotel right near town center and waterfront
John, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Really close to everything and what we needed
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great position, incredible and helpful staff
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent property in the heart of Russell.
benjamin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent

Perfect for myself, wife, 3yo and 1yo boys.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Up North

Overpriced
3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We were deeply disappointed with our recent stay. We stayed there a year ago and really enjoyed our stay: so much that we have recommended you to several friends. On that occasion we felt very welcome on our arrival. This time the welcome and atmosphere was very off handed. Even though the Lodge was virtually empty there was no atmosphere to feel we were welcome. That feeling still lives with us. We do hope that this can be improved as the Lodge is in a beautiful spot but right now we don't feel we could recommend it to anyone or make another booking ourselves.
Ewen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great position.Able to walk to all restaurants, etc. Just a few steps away from the Paihia ferry jetty.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Extra features like free bikes and kayak usage
Wray, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had a great stay here at the Commodores Lodge. We had a wedding to go to next door at the Duke of Marlborough. It was a perfect spot to have a swim on an extremely hot day. We loved that we could take the Kyacks and bikes without having to ask. The accom interior was pleasant, a bit dated but not bad considering the location and proximity to everything. Would stay again.
Bridget, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Property was nice & clean, location was right on the water & central to everything. Property could do with a change of mattresses as they were very sold & hard to sleep on.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So close to all amenities, straight on the ferry to Paihia if we wanted to go
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing with friendly staff
Sandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the perfect place to stay in Russel and Sue and Hamid are the best hosts
6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff close to beach spacious no air conditioning so bit hot
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely family atmosphere, good sized suite
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice spot loved the room right next to the pool.the owners sue and hameed were very friendly.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Memorable experience, will be back

An amazing stay, loved the town, loved the accommodation and the service and had a memorable time. We drove around the North Island and stayed in a number of very reputable chains and hotels but the experience at Commodores Lodge was genuinely superior. units were large enough to accommodate us (family of 4), clean and very well maintained. location is certainly best you get in Russell. the pool was nice and convenient specially for our children, they absolutely loved it. Finally a big thank you to hosts Sue and Hamid for their smiling and welcoming faces and looking after us during our stay.
Arash, 2-night trip