The Captains Motel

The Captains Motel is set on Matauwhi Road in Russell (postcode 0202), Northland. It places guests just a short walk from Russell’s waterfront, Russell Christ Church, and Russell Museum. Russell Beach is also within about a 7-minute walk.

Accommodation & Room Types

• The motel has around **15 guestrooms/units**.
• Room types include: Queen Studio, Standard Rooms, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Family Units, Comfort Apartments, Deluxe Rooms. These vary in size and features (bed configurations, kitchen/kitchen‐style options).
• All rooms/non-smoking units come with private bathrooms (showers), free toiletries, hair dryers, refrigerators, microwaves.
• Other comforts include heating, portable fans, free WiFi, satellite / Sky TV channels.

Amenities & Services

• Outdoor swimming pool.
• Free self-parking on site.
• Laundry facilities.
• Garden, picnic area, barbecue/grill facilities.
• Tour/ticket assistance from reception to help plan local excursions.
• Daily housekeeping.

Practical Details & Policies

• Check-in: between 2pm and 7pm. If arriving later, guests should make prior arrangements.
• Check-out: by 10am.
• Children under 2 stay free of charge.
• Cancellation policy: If cancelled more than 48 hours prior to arrival, no charge; otherwise full charge.
• Smoking & vaping allowed only in designated areas; the property is otherwise non-smoking.
• Visitors are welcome, but must leave by 10pm, and behaviour should not disturb other guests. Guest responsible for people associated with their room.

Highlights & Who It Suits

The Captains Motel offers very good value accommodation in Russell — clean, comfortable rooms, helpful services, and enough amenities to support both short stays and longer ones. It’s well placed for people wanting to explore Russell’s historic buildings, galleries, dining, beaches and the general waterfront ambience. The outdoor pool is a plus in summer, and the kitchen / kitchenette facilities in many units mean more flexibility for meals.

Things to Note

• Some rooms are more compact; larger units are better suited to small families or people travelling with more luggage.
• No pets allowed.
• No air conditioning in most rooms — cooling is via fans / heating and portable heaters. Great in the milder seasons, but in peak summer could be less comfortable.