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The Commodores Lodge

2.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Lookout

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Sundeck
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Reception
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Non Smoking | Executive lounge

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Flagstaff Hill - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 31 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Commodores Lodge

Motel near Paihia Wharf
Located close to Lookout and Flagstaff Hill, The Commodores Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and kayaking. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Frette Italian sheets, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Commodores Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Commodores Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Commodores Lodge?

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 Commodores Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Commodores Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Russell motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lookout, Flagstaff Hill, and Long Beach. Paihia Wharf and St Paul’s Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Commodores Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

nice hotel right near town center and waterfront
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

An excellent property in the heart of Russell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent location. Functional, lovely room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great room and location, faultless and service impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Really close to everything and what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great position, incredible and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great position.Able to walk to all restaurants, etc. Just a few steps away from the Paihia ferry jetty.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Extra features like free bikes and kayak usage
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

So close to all amenities, straight on the ferry to Paihia if we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Amazing with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

This is the perfect place to stay in Russel and Sue and Hamid are the best hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10

Very friendly staff close to beach spacious no air conditioning so bit hot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

Lovely family atmosphere, good sized suite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Nice spot loved the room right next to the pool.the owners sue and hameed were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018