We generally always stay in Paihia when visiting the Bay of Islands but December we were celebrating my husbands 60th birthday and I thought we would stay in Russell for a change. We needed somewhere close to the waterfront and after a bit of online research I came across Russell Cottages which proved to be 5 star accommodation, clean, modern... More

A great place to stay being only a few minutes level walk to the waterfront jetty and restaurants. Very modern and spotlessly clean with a great kitchen should you wish to self cater. Nice pool and barbecue area. Much better value than any hotel room. More

From the outside they look like cute two story cottages, inside they have all the features of a modern house. There is everything in these cottages that you would need. Great for a weekend escape or for a getaway with friends. They are great in winter when you want to get in front of the 'fire'. Russell is just a... More

Russell cottages are beautifully decorated, with all the latest gadgets and gizmos. A great location, just a short walk from the waterfront/town this is the perfect place to relax and unwind. We hired a three bedroom cottage which had good size rooms and comfortable beds with fantastic decor. The cottage had a large garden and guests have access to a... More

Stayed in Russell for 4 nights and cottages were a real bargain. One couple in a four bedroom house at $195 per night was a steal. Accommodation quality was excellent, service excellent, good swimming pool and attention to detail. More

We stayed in a 3 bed/3 bathroom cottage with my parents and 2 young adult children. My parents had the King bedroom downstairs (with ensuite) so they had their own space and we had the upstairs area with Queen bedroom (with ensuite) and Twin Room with another bathroom. Finish and quality of the villa was fantastic. The living areas, balcony... More

We stayed two nights at Russell Cottages and were very impressed with the decor and the whole surrounding gardens. The cottages are very well situated within easy walking distance to the main attractions of Russell. They are stylishly furnished and very warm with gas fires, fully equiped kitchen and plenty of room in the living area. Would recommend these cottages... More

Stayed here for one night for $120. Hoped it would be ok but were blown away by the quality and standards. Loved having the space of a whole house (the bedrooms not needed are locked, good idea) to ourselves. Our summer day turned out to be torrential rain but with the gas fire on and the curtains drawn it was... More

Lovely, clean, spacious self contained cottages steps away from the heart of Russell. We only stayed 2 nights, wish it had been a week. More