The Commodores Lodge

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On the beach, kayaking
On the beach, kayaking
Outdoor spa tub
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

Overview of The Commodores Lodge

The Commodores Lodge

3.0 star property

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Social distancing
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The Strand, Russell, 0202

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationRussell Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussell Christ Church4 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlagstaff Hill15 min walk
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)57 min drive

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About this area

Russell

Located in Russell, The Commodores Lodge is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Flagstaff Hill and Long Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Paihia Wharf. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the motel's quiet location.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Museum - 3 min walk
  • Russell Christ Church - 4 min walk
  • Tapeka Point - 5 min walk
  • Lookout - 11 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The York Street Cafe - 3 min walk
  • El Cafe - 27 min drive
  • Rayz on the Bay - 27 min drive
  • Charlotte's Kitchen - 27 min drive
  • Vinnies - 27 min drive

About this property

The Commodores Lodge

3-star motel on the beach, near Flagstaff Hill
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and barbecue grills. All 11 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and Select Comfort beds. Kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves are standard, and guests will also find flat-screen TVs with digital channels and furnished balconies. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Commodores Lodge offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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

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Overall score and ratings

4.5

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
5 - Excellent 55%
Rating 4 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
4 - Good 41%
Rating 3 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
3 - Okay 0%
Rating 2 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Extra features like free bikes and kayak usage
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to all amenities, straight on the ferry to Paihia if we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019