8/10 Very good
Beach front was great
Greg
Greg, 8-night trip
The Commodores Lodge
Beachfront motel with outdoor pool, near Lookout
Located near Lookout and Long Beach, The Commodores Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Bask in the sun on the beachfront location or take advantage of kayaking activities. Unwind at the spa tub, lounge by the outdoor pool, and enjoy barbecue grills.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- On the beach
- Outdoor pool
- Free use of bicycles
- Children's pool
- Hot tub
- Terrace
- Garden
- Self-serve laundry
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Children's pool
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Terrace
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
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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
Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View
Exceptional
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Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
- 40 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area
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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
- 30 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
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Highlights
Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
- Sea view
- 40 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, 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
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
- 50 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
- 50 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area
The Strand, Russell, 0202
About this property
The Commodores Lodge
The Commodores Lodge offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A children's pool and free bike rentals are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
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The Commodores Lodge Reviews
Wonderful
9.0
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good
nice hotel right near town center and waterfront
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great room and location, faultless and service impeccable
Carleen
Carleen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Really close to everything and what we needed
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
An excellent property in the heart of Russell.
benjamin
benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location. Functional, lovely room. Friendly and helpful staff.
KATHLEEN
KATHLEEN, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great position, incredible and helpful staff
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Chris
Chris, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Up North
Overpriced
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Excellent
Perfect for myself, wife, 3yo and 1yo boys.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
We were deeply disappointed with our recent stay. We stayed there a year ago and really enjoyed our stay: so much that we have recommended you to several friends. On that occasion we felt very welcome on our arrival. This time the welcome and atmosphere was very off handed. Even though the Lodge was virtually empty there was no atmosphere to feel we were welcome. That feeling still lives with us. We do hope that this can be improved as the Lodge is in a beautiful spot but right now we don't feel we could recommend it to anyone or make another booking ourselves.
Ewen
Ewen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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!
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great position.Able to walk to all restaurants, etc.
Just a few steps away from the Paihia ferry jetty.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Extra features like free bikes and kayak usage
Wray
Wray, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Bridget
Bridget, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
So close to all amenities, straight on the ferry to Paihia if we wanted to go
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing with friendly staff
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This is the perfect place to stay in Russel and Sue and Hamid are the best hosts
Verified traveller
6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very friendly staff close to beach spacious no air conditioning so bit hot
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely family atmosphere, good sized suite
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice spot loved the room right next to the pool.the owners sue and hameed were very friendly.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Memorable experience, will be back
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.
Arash
Arash, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We rented the 2 bedroom unit. It was great, lots of room. The French press coffee is excellent! Close to everything.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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