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What Guests Said About Russell:
Anonymous
New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
reviews
Quaint town with a sinful past!
Quaint town with a sinful past! Lots of places to eat at and a great base to explore the Bay of Islands - we were really happy we chose to stay there rather than Paihia. So easy to catch a ferry to Paihia (& eat at Charlottes - highly recommended) or to do a boat trip eg to Urupukapuka Island
Zoe
Australia
10
Exceptional
reviews
Quaint, historic village away from the mainland.
Quaint, historic village away from the mainland. Layback holiday vibe. Duke of Marlborough had a lovely old world charm for a night of dining out. Great panoramic views at the flag hill. Definitely visit waitangi and allow 3 hours to truly experience this place. A trip to stone house. Rainbow falls near kerikeri also well worthwhile.
Anonymous
Australia
10
Exceptional
reviews
We loved Russell.
We loved Russell. Shame the weather wasn't better because we could have enjoyed the beaches more but still lovely. The town has a quaint feel with lovely buildings. Good places to eat. The walk along the shoreline was lovely. Our accommodation at The Duke Motel was great. Very well serviced for tours and ferry services. The small coves were lovely and worth a stop to enjoy for a quiet moment.
Jennifer
Australia
10
Exceptional
reviews
I would pick Russell over Paihia as the place to stay on the...
I would pick Russell over Paihia as the place to stay on the Bay of Islands. Quieter, quaint with more swimming friendly beaches. You are able to relax and get away from it all.
Some great eating out options, Hone's garden was fantastic for woodfired pizzas and has a great outdoor setting. Sally's make great homemade cakes.
It's much easier to get around when you have a car, but utilizing the passenger ferry to Paihia was also very easy.
Most tours will pick up from Russell as well.
Susan
New Zealand
10
Exceptional
reviews
Russell is a very small town with heaps of historical...
Russell is a very small town with heaps of historical buildings, walks and things to do. You can walk everywhere, including to beautiful Long Beach for a swim. Take the little ferry to Paihia to get fabulous views all around. Even better, go out on a day sail into the wider Bay of Islands with one of the yachts with personality - Vigilant or Phantom. Dinner at the Duke of Marlborough Tavern, just one block back from the seafront , is great value. In summer, there's likely to be live music at the Tavern or at the upmarket Duke hotel. Russell has a good supermarket, if you are self-catering.
Anonymous
New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
reviews
Russell was a lovely little town.
Russell was a lovely little town. Wished we had booked more things in advance though. great eating places that weren't mega expensive. Four Square was well equipped and open on Christmas Day bonus.
“Location and view outstanding
Very very clean and modern
Owners very friendly and helpful
Really enjoyed our stay wish it could of been longer was hard to leave
Highly recommend to stay here to unwind and chill”
“Great staff and Management, felt really welcome! We had a ground level room with beautiful views, it was perfect for our stay, we will be back, thank you!”
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