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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a bay with boats.

A view through a window with a curtain, featuring a body of water, a tree, and a distant mountain range.

A two-story building with a balcony and a flagpole.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large portrait on the wall.

1. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Russell

Eddie

£69

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A large cruise ship docked at a port with several smaller boats nearby.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a view of a hill with houses in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

2. Bellrock Lodge

Russell

Lynda

£100

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, and a view of an outdoor patio area.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of Shingled wine, and white bowls on plates.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a bed with patterned bedding, and a small table with a chair.

A house with a balcony, a picnic table, and a grassy yard.

3. Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

Russell

Jade

£39

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal scene with boats on calm water, a tree with sprawling branches, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the garden through a sliding glass door.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, two chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

4. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

Opua

Gloria

£67

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a well-lit outdoor area at dusk.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining table, two chairs, a fan, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a green sofa.

A light green building with a white porch and a sliding glass door.

5. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

Haruru

Thomas

£71

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a large body of water.

An outdoor seating area with white furniture and palm trees, set against a sunset sky.

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

6. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Waitangi

Alicia

£85

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A lakeside seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, overlooking a calm lake with boats.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a coastal area with boats and greenery.

A spacious kitchen with a white staircase leading to a loft bedroom.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and potted plants.

7. Arcadia Lodge

Russell

Marcia

£143

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and a glass on a balcony overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a concrete deck. There are lounge chairs and a blue umbrella providing shade. The pool area is adjacent to a modern building with large windows and a view of the sea.

A modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a window with a view, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Paihia

Volker

£27

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central building with a green roof, and a view of the sea and hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a dining table, two wicker chairs, a red ottoman, and a green sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a green roof.

9. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Paihia

Leanne

£68

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a black dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.

Two clear glass tumblers with "Rayya Suites by KTC" embossed on them, placed on white coasters on a countertop.

A room with a sofa, two nightstands, a chair, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with the hotel name, a bedside table, and a wardrobe.

10. Rayya Suites, Paihia

Paihia

Ben

£62

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A waterfront area with kayaks, a beach, and buildings with signs like "Commodore's Lodge" and "TOURS & CRUISES".

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a reception area with a red umbrella.

A marina with boats docked, a pier extending into calm water, and a distant hill with buildings.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a pool and umbrellas.

11. The Commodores Lodge

Russell

Greg

£116

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cityscape painting.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a compact refrigerator. There is a glass dining table with black chairs in the adjacent living area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a wooden fence view, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a living area with a sofa and coffee table.

12. Dolphin Motel

Paihia

SERENA

£43

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck with metal chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of a green lawn and trees.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A cozy interior with two wicker chairs, a small round table, and a lamp.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and stove, wooden walls, and a door with a frosted glass panel.

13. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

Haruru

Vicki

£44

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a window and a plant.

A sign for the Admirals View Motel with bicycles parked in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery.

14. ASURE Admirals View Motel

Paihia

Sarah

£63

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small kitchenette, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A patio with two tables and chairs, a flag, and a view of the sea and parked cars.

A beach with clear water, a distant island, and a tree with red flowers.

A hotel with a pool, a parking lot, and a view of the sea.

15. Ala Moana Motel

Paihia

Debbie

£67

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a flagpole, and a signboard in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and hills, and flags hanging outside.

A modern hotel with a glass facade overlooking a body of water, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A balcony with a view of a waterfront, a sign indicating a 200m distance, and a table with chairs.

16. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Paihia

Beverly

£76

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the street and greenery.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a flat roof, a staircase leading to an entrance, and a small garden area with plants.

17. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

Paihia

Mark

£53

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A dark wooden wall with a window, two white chairs, and a hanging basket with red flowers.

A brick wall with palm trees, a motel sign, and a sign for a heated swimming pool.

A modern building with a dark exterior, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees and a patio umbrella.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, a fenced patio, and a restaurant in the background.

18. Edelweiss Motel

Paihia

Thyra

£50

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a TV, two red chairs, a sofa, a bed, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa.

A view of a lakeside area with a motel sign, a large tree, and a building with a balcony.

19. Breakwater Motel

Paihia

Philip

£82

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a door leading to another room.

A counter with a menu board and a sign for GreatSights explore.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a plaid bedspread, a window with curtains, and a framed floral artwork on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a glass-fronted refrigerator.

20. Bay of Islands Lodge

Paihia

Satbir

£40

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Top Russell Forest Hotel Reviews

Edelweiss Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our 3rd time here in 2months. We have been coming here consistently since our first visit. Would highly recommend, they have hot pools, spa. We ended up changing our room from the upstairs room to a downstairs room so we can park close to our car and also charge."

Bounty Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel in a great location. Just over 5 minutes walk from the wharf (we arrived by InterCity bus). At check-in the lovely lady on reception (thank you for the gorgeous oranges from her garden) gave us a bottle of milk to go with the generous supply of tea, coffee, hot chocolate sachets in the room, and the small teapot and coffee plunger in the kitchenette of our spotlessly clean 1 bedroom apartment. Large main room with sofa, smart TV, kitchenette, dining table & 2 chairs. Slept very well in the extremely comfortable super king size bed and very peaceful surroundings. Generous sized wardrobe and a shower room with fluffy towels, storage for your own toiletries and a good supply of shampoo sachets etc. All of the staff we met were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this motel."

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

8/10 Good

"Love the breakfast and the discounts given for the children. Also love the pool area especially for families. Room for improvements: Maybe provide a heated pool during Spring time so that we can make the most of our time there and also need to clean the rooms daily. The cleaners only cleaned on the first day. Without a valid reason, they stopped providing this service. I had to call the receptionist to come and clean/empty bins/provide new towels. Also, the TV system needs to upgraded with a wifi connection to link with phones/laptops etc. It’ll make the experience more enjoyable. Other than that, we had a comfortable stay here."

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a lovely older building that was well maintained and had the best outdoor dining water-view. The dining/bar had great ambiance and the food was unique and delicious. They also had a free pickleball court usage near their property. The staff were happy and helpful. The only problem was a bit dampness feel to the room rug."

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely location the staff was very friendly and helpful with my trailer Thank you 🙏"

Kingswood Manor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good facilities"

Breakwater Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel on the edge of town centre so easy walk to restaurants. One bedroom unit waa very spacious and is equipped with everything you need including kitchenette if you want to cook. Parking no problem as all units have an allocated spot. Would highly recommend."

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

10/10 Excellent

"The property is dated so it is clean but dosent look it. staff really helpful. the pool was closed when we were there. It was easy to check in and out."

Kerikeri Park Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We stay here a couple of times a year, they have our lives on our profile so it makes things run smoothly."

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Russell Forest?

The best area to stay in Russell Forest is the town of Russell itself, particularly the waterfront area along The Strand.Russell is a small, historic town that was once New Zealand's first capital. The Strand, which runs along the foreshore, is the heart of the town, lined with cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. It's a very walkable area with easy access to the wharf, where many boat tours depart.Couples looking for a relaxing and scenic getaway will find Russell ideal. You can enjoy strolls along the waterfront, dine at restaurants with harbour views, and explore historic sites like Christ Church, New Zealand's oldest church. Many accommodations in this area offer stunning views of the Bay of Islands.For those wanting a bit more seclusion while still being close to the town's amenities, properties slightly further back from The Strand, perhaps up the hills overlooking the bay, offer a peaceful retreat.

When is the best time to go to Russell Forest?

The best time to visit Russell Forest is during the warmer, drier months, typically from October to April.This period offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the forest's walking tracks and enjoying outdoor activities. You'll find the trails are generally in better condition, and the risk of heavy rainfall is lower, which is ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting. The temperatures are comfortable, making it great for spending time outdoors.For those planning to combine their forest visit with coastal activities, these months also align with the best beach weather in the wider Northland region.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Russell Forest.

How much is the nightly rate at a Russell Forest hotel?

Prices for hotels in Russell Forest often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Russell Forest hotels

1. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

2. Bellrock Lodge

3. Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

4. Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

5. Ash Grove Boutique Motel

6. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

7. Arcadia Lodge

8. Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

9. Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

10. Rayya Suites, Paihia

11. The Commodores Lodge

12. Dolphin Motel

13. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

14. ASURE Admirals View Motel

15. Ala Moana Motel

16. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

17. Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

18. Edelweiss Motel

19. Breakwater Motel

20. Bay of Islands Lodge

Top Russell Forest Hotel Reviews

Edelweiss Motel

Bounty Motel

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

Breakwater Motel

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kerikeri Park Lodge

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