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3.5 out of 5
Bellrock Lodge
22 Chapel Street, Russell

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Clean and fresh looking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Bellrock on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you Raewyn

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place which overlooks Russell, but is only a short walk from town. Beautiful private deck which fully opens to the room allows for a.m./p.m. views and air. Baths appear to have been recently renovated. Room is spacious and welcoming. Friendly, attentive owners. I guess you could complain about the steepness of the short entry drive or the fact that you might overhear your neighbors on the next deck … but no, don’t. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with stunning views. So good we've booked to stay an extra night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly private
Beautiful view and perfect location. Well set up and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Bellrock on 6 Jan 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay in Russell, all the benefits of the village a few minutes walk away but with the benefit of being set back and up high so fantastic views over the village and water from the balcony. Well equipped kitchenette area, great shower and really comfortable beds. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Bellrock on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Bellrock on 15 Jun 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, everything thought of to make the stay incredibly comfortable. The sea/harbour view second to none and was a beautiful afternoon sun trap on the private deck. In walking distance to central Russell and ferry service to Paihia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Catherine on 28 May 2023
Thanks so much .I’m pleased you had a nice stay

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Zoller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a magical spot! Well appointed, convenient 5 minute walk to the harbor. Stunning views. Lovely proprietor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Bellrock on 2 Mar 2023
Thank you Marilyn

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful ❤️
Beautiful location, beautiful view, so many details thought of, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Bellrock on 5 Mar 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Bellrock on 13 Feb 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely views, well appointed and well organized. Steep driveway, but short and graded. Easy walk to town center.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Bellrock on 11 Dec 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good rooms with a small kitchen as well. Helpful staff, great location (Russell is a fantastic town). Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Bellrock on 21 Nov 2022
Thanks PedroWe enjoyed meeting you. Safe travels

10/10 Excellent

Sonyia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view. Lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Bellrock on 13 Nov 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Bellrock Lodge well thought out, spotless and views to find for. Lovely people- and a short walk (down hill) to Russell which is a sweet little place. I could happily upsticks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Bellrock on 8 Nov 2022
Thanks JulieIt was lovely to meet you and your Mother.Safe Travels

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience, and great hospitality! I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Bellrock on 1 Nov 2022
Thanks Jamie

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay had everything 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Bellrock on 28 Sept 2022
Thanks Megan!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minor mold in the bathroom Lovely house Nice view Lovely owner Could hear owners stamping upstairs and slamming of draws in early hours of morning
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Bellrock on 1 Mar 2022
Thank you for the review. The minor mould issue is being rectified currently as we are tiling all the bathrooms so next visit you will have lovely white tiles on the wall and a Riverstone base! Apologies for any noise that transmitted down to you, I feel it may have been us playing with the dog! We will be more careful. Thank you again for the review/feedback, it is always appreciated and we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury and Value
The beauty, luxury and value of this stay cannot be overstated. High end full kitchenette, lovely luxurious bathroom, gorgeous view and lovely bed…. Exactly what we needed!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Bellrock on 25 Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was very welcoming and the room was spotless, a good size for two people and the view was fantastic. With only a short walk to town it was the perfect place for a couple of days R & R. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Russell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Bellrock on 16 Jan 2022
Thank you for the kind review. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely view from a beautiful room. Clean and beautifully decorated. A quiet one night romantic stay for us but we really enjoyed the clean bathroom and comfortable bed and thoughtful amenities including the surprise chocolate fish :) thank you to the owners of the Bellrock. We'd love to stay again when we are next in Russell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Bellrock on 16 Jan 2022
Thank you for the review Tanya. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the space and convenience of the property. Very helpful and friendly hosts, would recommend to others visiting Russell!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Bellrock on 4 Jan 2022
Thank you for the lovely review. We hope to see you again. Kind regards Bellrock Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped,clean,comfortable and great sea views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Bellrock on 23 Dec 2021
Thank you for the review Rob, It is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views
A real gem, beautiful views of Russell and the sea from the balcony and room. Lovely treats, spacious, comfortable. Short walk to restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Bellrock on 5 Oct 2021
Thank you for the review Bernadette. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the Russell foreshore, and with great views. Accommodation is well thought out, and well presented. Our host was very helpful too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of this place a true to life - it is absolutely beautiful. The owners are incredibly hospitable and kind and the views are spectacular. Our favourite was the shared living room where we chose to eat some of our meals together with fellow guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Peter and Lorraine on 10 Jul 2021
Thank you every so much for this welcome and great review. We are always so pleased when guests use the guest lounge. Our very best wishes

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Picked up from wharf and very helpful. Nice views of Russell and the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Lorraine on 18 Apr 2021
Dear W, thank you for taking the time to post this welcome review. Much Appreciated. Peter and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are fantastic and the place was exceptionally clean. A very short walk to town and we actually preferred this location to being right in the centre as it much more quiet and chilled out, and a lot cheaper! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Peter and Lorraine on 18 Apr 2021
Dear guest, Thank you ever so much for this great review. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Lorraine on 28 Jan 2021
Thank you Justin and all the best for the future. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter and Loraine were incredibly generous and helpful. The room itself was well appointed and spotless. The view from the balcony over Russell and the bay at sunset was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Lorraine on 15 Jan 2021
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for taking the time to post it for us. Much appreciated. Our very best wishes, Peter and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely and quiet with a great view
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Lorraine on 7 Jan 2021
Graeme, thank you for taking the time to post this great review. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host & hostess. Fabulous views over Russell. Extremely clean rooms and facilities. Could recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Lorraine on 2 Jan 2021
Thank you for taking the time to post this positive and much appreciated review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Tauranga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very quite and easy walk down to restaurants and cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Lorraine on 27 Oct 2020
Andrew, thank you for taking the time to post your most welcome review. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

George, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tidy and comfortable place, very kind people as well. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Lorraine on 21 Jul 2020
George, thank you for posting this positive review for us, it is much appreciated. Peter and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Lorraine on 21 Jul 2020
Sorry I have taken so long to respond. Thank you for your positive review. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and a nice neat and tidy room. And the view is exceptional if you are ever going to visit russel this is the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Lorraine on 21 Jul 2020
What a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Kokopu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great :) lovely room and view. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from Lorraine on 21 Jul 2020
Sorry for slow response to your most welcome review. It is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We fully enjoyed our stay here!! A fantastic seaview, a spacious apartment and friendly and helpful hosts. Everything was nice and clean and the Appartement was very well equipped. Perfect location in Russel, which is just a stroll away from the Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Lorraine on 17 Feb 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post this great review, it is much appreciated. Our very best wishes Peter and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Perfect Way to End!
What an amazing place! We had been travelling as a couple for 3 months and this was our last stop before flying home. And wow! Definitely in the top couple of places we stayed across whole trip, if not the best. Peter and Lorraine were lovely and very helpful. Room was clean, spacious and had an amazing view. Couldn’t recommend more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Lorraine on 17 Feb 2020
Dear Michael, It was lovely having you stay. Thank you for choosing to stay at Bellrock Lodge, and thank you for posting this great review. Our very best wishes, Peter and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Lorraine on 28 Oct 2019
Thomas, Thank you from both Peter and myself for your great review. It is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent, view, bed, all the extra thoughtful additions and helpfulness from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Lorraine on 16 Feb 2019
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this most welcome review.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Perfect location. Welcoming hosts who couldn’t do more for you. They even booked us a restaurant for Christmas dinner. The room was very comfortable and had great views. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Lorraine on 20 Jan 2019
William, thank you for taking the time to post this welcome review. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very close to Russell township and warm, agreeable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Lorraine on 31 Oct 2018
Chris, thank you for this review, much needed and much appreciated. Best wishes from all of us at Bellrock Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Tom, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We would love to give this place extra stars because the hosts went above and beyond any expectations. Lorraine and Peter and their family are real treasures and great ambassadors for the area. Plus the room was beautiful and cozy and super clean with lovely furnishings and wood floors. The bathroom and shower were fantastic. The kitchen was a great way tohave breakfast every day, and everything in town is a close walk. The only challenge is that the walk up to driveway is a little steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Lorraine on 15 Sept 2018
Tom, Firstly, sorry about the delay in responding, I am away from home for a short break. Thank you for taking the time to post this most welcome review, its is much needed and appreciated. Sorry about the driveway, but when we bought here, we thought the elevation was well worth the beautiful views it afforded us over the village and the bay. Thanks again for the review. Our very best wishes, Peter and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Clare, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel in Perfect Location
Wonderful view, lovely private room, spacious and light. Great facilities. Loved the Organic bathroom products and use of eco friendly reusable packaging etc. Host Lorraine was lovely. Would totally recomend this place to anyone travelling to Russell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Lorraine on 10 Apr 2018
Clare, thank you for taking the time to post this welcome review. Glad you enjoyed Russell and your stay at Bellrock.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic spot overlooking Bay of Islands harbour
Very well appointed and comfortable with gorgeous views and knowledgeable friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Lorraine on 10 Apr 2018
Peter, Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Daisy, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful accommodation near the beach
We booked last minute because the previous place was moldy. Peter, our host went out of his way to accommodate my allergies. The parking is on a steep hill like every where in NZ, so he told us that if we wanted to walk down to the stores and restaurants, just call him and he will come and pick us up when we are finished. The room has everything anyone could want, full kitchen, beach towels, even a flashlight if it’s dark when you are out walking. The view from the balcony overlooks Russel bay, you could stay there forever. A laundry room is also available for travelers who are on a long vacation and need to launder their clothes. When you leave, you feel that you have had the best experience ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Loraine on 10 Apr 2018
Daisy, Glad we could help out. Thank you for taking the time to post this welcome review. It is much needed and appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rea;;y nice view from the room. Nearly new, great hot water pressure and the host was very helpful. Easy walk to main part of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Lorraine on 25 Feb 2018
Keith, thank you for taking the time to post this welcome review, it is much appreciated.