The Best Beach Hotels in Russell

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Russell

Russell, New Zealand can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Russell, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Russell for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Russell's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Russell for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Russell.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Commodores Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $249 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Russell
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 31 The Strand, Commodores Lodge has great rooms from $249 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms at this beach hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Motel Russell

Motel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Russell
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Motel Russell which has nice rooms starting at $91. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 16 Matauwhi Road. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, a tour desk, and a microwave which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


The Duke Of Marlborough

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Duke Of Marlborough to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $73. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 35 The Strand. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, and a tour desk which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bellrock Lodge

Guest House with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Russell
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $124, Bellrock Lodge, at 22 Chapel Street provides scuba diving, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Villa Russell

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Russell
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Villa Russell has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $136 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2 Little Queen Street. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for visitors. Just 1 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Paihia, Kerikeri, and Mangonui.

How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Russell?

Russell Average Beach Hotel Price
$135

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Russell, New Zealand. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Russell, New Zealand based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $135. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Russell.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $105
  • 3-star hotels: $155


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