Top 10 Hotels Near Russell Museum in Russell for 2026

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

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.

A cozy lobby with leather furniture, a large shark decoration, and a television on the wall.

1. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

0.2 km from Russell Museum

Eddie

RM358

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a pool and umbrellas.

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

2. The Commodores Lodge

0.1 km from Russell Museum

Greg

RM547

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a bed with patterned bedding, and a small table with a chair.

3. Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

3.1 km from Russell Museum

Jade

RM184

RM212 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cityscape painting.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a compact refrigerator. There is a glass dining table with black chairs in the adjacent living area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a wooden fence view, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

4. Dolphin Motel

3.8 km from Russell Museum

SERENA

RM201

RM231 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A dark wooden wall with a window, two white chairs, and a hanging basket with red flowers.

A kitchen with a glass door leading to a garden, a microwave, and shelves with jars and kitchen items.

A brick wall with palm trees, a motel sign, and a sign for a heated swimming pool.

A modern building with a dark exterior, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees and a patio umbrella.

5. Edelweiss Motel

3.5 km from Russell Museum

Thyra

RM249

RM286 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern building with a flat roof, a staircase leading to an entrance, and a small garden area with plants.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

3.7 km from Russell Museum

Mark

RM275

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and a glass on a balcony overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a concrete deck. There are lounge chairs and a blue umbrella providing shade. The pool area is adjacent to a modern building with large windows and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a window with a view, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

7. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

4 km from Russell Museum

Volker

RM125

RM144 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central building with a green roof, and a view of the sea and hills.

A hotel reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a green roof.

8. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

3.6 km from Russell Museum

Leanne

RM413

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A parking lot with two cars, palm trees, and a view of a body of water and hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A building with a covered entrance, steps, and a small garden area with various plants.

A rocky shoreline with a pier extending into calm waters, a building with a white roof, and distant hills.

9. Bounty Motel

3.6 km from Russell Museum

Jemma

RM246

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery.

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

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.

10. ASURE Admirals View Motel

3.6 km from Russell Museum

Sarah

RM296

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with the hotel name, a bedside table, and a wardrobe.

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

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

11. Rayya Suites, Paihia

3.5 km from Russell Museum

Ben

RM302

RM347 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

An outdoor seating area with white furniture and palm trees, set against a sunset sky.

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a large body of water.

12. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4 km from Russell Museum

Alicia

RM397

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

13. Breakwater Motel

3.5 km from Russell Museum

Murtuza

RM420

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A residential area with two houses, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

14. Kauri Park Motel

17 km from Russell Museum

Rebecca

RM392

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 large, single-story building with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense forest.

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

15. Kerikeri Park Lodge

17 km from Russell Museum

Clair

RM356

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden deck with metal chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of a green lawn and trees.

A bed with a white and blue blanket, pillows, and a blue throw. There are two bedside tables with lamps and storage baskets.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and stove, wooden walls, and a door with a frosted glass panel.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

16. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

9.8 km from Russell Museum

Vicki

RM207

RM238 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, surrounded by lush greenery and a small waterfall feature.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, red benches, and a hot tub.

A large building with a curved roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of trees.

17. Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue

16.1 km from Russell Museum

Dean

RM226

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A clear blue pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a rock wall and various plants.

A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a laptop on a desk. There is a TV mounted on the wall displaying 'Top Songs 2022'.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a fan, and a window with curtains.

18. Marlin Court Motel

3.6 km from Russell Museum

Corey

RM257

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A residential building with a sloped roof and a balcony.

A motel sign with a vacancy notice, surrounded by lush greenery and parked cars.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

19. Kerikeri Court Motel

16.2 km from Russell Museum

Cherie

RM299

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer. There is a glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and palm trees.

A balcony with outdoor seating, a view of the sea, and palm trees.

20. Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

3.7 km from Russell Museum

John

RM572

RM658 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Russell Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 971 reviews	View
The Commodores Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 49 reviews	View
Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park	8.0 Very good 104 reviews	View
Dolphin Motel	8.6 Excellent 765 reviews	View
Edelweiss Motel	8.6 Excellent 280 reviews	View

Top Russell Museum Hotel Reviews

The Captains Motel

10/10 Excellent

"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."

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a lovely older building that was well maintained and had the best outdoor dining water-view. The dining/bar had great ambiance and the food was unique and delicious. They also had a free pickleball court usage near their property. The staff were happy and helpful. The only problem was a bit dampness feel to the room rug."

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

10/10 Excellent

"The property is dated so it is clean but dosent look it. staff really helpful. the pool was closed when we were there. It was easy to check in and out."

The Commodores Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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

Bellrock Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Well appointed room and lovely welcome from owners on arrival. Really good views of Russell township and the water / boats. Only thing I would say, bring some strong legs if you plan on walking - the driveway is STEEP hahaaaa. Had a very pleasant stay (5 nights)."

Seaport Village

10/10 Excellent

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

Arcadia Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Arcadia Lodge is charming and relaxing ✨, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind. Greg and Peter were fantastic hosts—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The breakfast was delicious, and definitely a highlight of our stay. ☺️ The rooms were neat, tidy, and very comfortable, making it easy to feel at home. Every detail was thoughtfully cared for, creating a cosy and inviting space that made our stay truly enjoyable. "

Villa Russell

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights at Villa Russell. The balcony views to the bay were both beautiful and relaxing. The room was large with a king sized bed and good quality linen and towels. The room had a small kitchen with fridge microwave, kettle etc . Breakfast items were located in the fridge. We enjoyed the simple breakfast of cereal, toast, fruits and yoghurt. Sue, our host was very helpful. "

Other attractions near Russell Museum

A cemetery with white headstones, a church, and a cross on the roof.

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 pebbly beach with a pier extending into calm waters, boats, and a clear sky.

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 stop at 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 browsing 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 watching opportunities. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 77 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include The Commodores Lodge and The Captains Motel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Russell Museum?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Russell Museum.

What can I see and do near Russell Museum?

Explore notable local landmarks like Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission. You can wander around Flagstaff Hill, Tapeka Point Historic Reserve or Haruru Falls 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. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

2. The Commodores Lodge

3. Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

4. Dolphin Motel

5. Edelweiss Motel

6. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

7. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

8. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

9. Bounty Motel

10. ASURE Admirals View Motel

11. Rayya Suites, Paihia

12. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

13. Breakwater Motel

14. Kauri Park Motel

15. Kerikeri Park Lodge

16. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

17. Woodlands Motel & Conference Venue

18. Marlin Court Motel

19. Kerikeri Court Motel

20. Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Russell Museum

Top Russell Museum Hotel Reviews

The Captains Motel

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

The Commodores Lodge

Bellrock Lodge

Seaport Village

Arcadia Lodge

Villa Russell

Other attractions near Russell Museum

Russell Christ Church

Russell Beach

Flagstaff Hill

Pompalier House

Pompallier Mission

Tapeka Point Historic Reserve

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