Villa Russell
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9.4Outstanding
(63 Ratings)
"Great location, close to the centre of Russell but slightly elevated so it has a wonderful view. The room was spacious and well equipped with a veranda that we spent a lot of time sitting on."
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Offering garden views, Villa Russell in Russell offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance.
Airport transportation available
Golf course (within 2 mi)
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(63 Ratings)
"Great location, close to the centre of Russell but slightly elevated so it has a wonderful view. The room was spacious and well equipped with a veranda that we spent a lot of time sitting on."
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Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
The location and views. The beauty of the house and yard.
The brevity of our stay.
6.0 / 10.0
Location - close to Russell Wharf.
Superb views to Russell.
Very comfortable bed.
1. The shower as such had no shower curtain or shower screen, water splashed all over the bathroom floor extending to the WC, which was hazardous and slippery. We had to place the shower mat adjacent to the loo to prevent slipping.
2. The driveway to the property quite long and steep and unsuitable for people requiring easy access if walking to town.
3. No blinds in bathroom.
4. Poor light exclusion on front blinds when dark.
5. Stated had soundproofing but could hear adjacent visitors talking.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, close to the centre of Russell but slightly elevated so it has a wonderful view. The room was spacious and well equipped with a veranda that we spent a lot of time sitting on.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely location. Spacious, clean and very comfortable. Everything one needs. Lovely healthy breakfasts.
Liked everything
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Russell. Beautiful views, handy to everything, big rooms and great ensuites. We didn’t want to leave and will definitely go back!
10.0 / 10.0
The complete package
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Clean and comfortable, friendly, helpful host
Very little
10.0 / 10.0
It was stylishly presented with beautiful furnishings & exceptionally clean & comfortable. The host Sue (not forgetting the very gorgeous Lulu dog) was warm & welcoming & nothing was too much trouble. She had filled the fridge with gorgeous goodies for our breakfast & many items were home made (lush marmalade). The views from the villa were stunning.
Nothing at all. It was all fabulous
9.0 / 10.0
A stay to remember - a tropical storm a power cut and then a delay to getting to the Opua ferry due a blocked road - apart from that we enjoyed ourselves very much. Sue is a lovely host and went out of her way to help.
The weather!!
9.0 / 10.0
The property is on a slight hill and has a lovely view with a great verandar and outdoor furniture. The host Sue is lovely and when I asked for some ice for our drinks, it was not a problem. You get fresh fruit each day with anything else that neeeds to be replaced for your continental breakfast. Town a a few minutes' walk and everything is close by. There are also some lovely walks near the property. Russell is small, so eveything is clsose. There is a big supermarket and plenty of restaurants and cafes. We did the tall ship sailing boat trip which was great.
The room was spacious and comfortable, I would definitely recommend it. I think you are better off staying at villa Russell with the lovely outlook and spacious verandar than along the waterfront.
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely location .Very comfortable bed and pillow. Local new Zealand fruits to try well appreciated.Always enough tea and coffee in the room.
The continental breakfast from the room fridge could have been more exciting, rather basic.Missed variety. Fruits were very nice. No eggs or cheese.
10.0 / 10.0
Old style balcony with beautiful vista. We could sit out for meals and fully relax. We liked that there were windows behind and french doors to the balcony so we had air flowing through at night. The kitchenette had everything we needed.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely view, very nice host, clean and comfortable
Nothing not to like, but not as upscale as I had hoped for
9.0 / 10.0
The location is very good , walking distance from the sea waterfront where all the restaurants and bars are located .
The breakfast was correct , we found everything in the room and the refrigerator . We had breakfast in the terrace just out of our room, it was great ! Mrs Sue , the owner of Villa Russel is a very nice lady and help us a lot giving very interesting suggestions .
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The owner , Sue was exceptionally hospitable and had thought of everything a traveller might need and value. There are just 2 suites and you can be very private. The room is enormous with a very large bed and sofa sitting area. There is outside seating as well. The breakfast provided was delicious and thoughtful. The main area of Russell for eating out and shops is a short 5 minute walk . The drive up to the villa from the main road is very steep and could cause a problem for limited mobility but one could always drive down and leave the car at the bottom, walk into town and then drive back up if needed. The height is so worth it for the magnificent views of the bay of islands. Thoroughly recommend this lovely place.
Everything was perfect
9.0 / 10.0
Great location , short walk to main hubbub but far enough away to be peaceful. Very clean. Lovely view. Nice breakfast.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic view and a perfect location for the town, restaurants and ferry. The room was large, very comfortable and had everything we needed. The weather during our stay was awful, but this was a great place to sit out on the covered veranda and watch the weather. Sue kindly let us use the drier when our clothes got soaked. Breakfast was lovely, and a chance to get to know Sue and Lulu the dog - this was a really great stay.
9.0 / 10.0
I loved the peacefulness and beautiful views from our room.
8.0 / 10.0
in a perfect location with fabulous views over the bay. Sue was wonderful about everything and it was a real pleasure to stay here and rest after our 5 weeks going around NZ.
Nothing. it was all lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect view over the town and bay, amazing sunsets
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent breakfast, unfortunately because of the weather we were unable to eat on the verandah until our last day. Our host was lovely & most helpful.
There was nothing wrong with the accommodation , just unlucky that there was a cyclone while we were staying there, however we still enjoyed Russell & hope to return one day.
10.0 / 10.0
Reference to Sage Restaurant
Lack of variation in breakfast
10.0 / 10.0
loved the views, the location was good and the friendliness of the owned made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was excellent too.
The mattress on the bed was bouncy.
10.0 / 10.0
old world charm and gorgeous views
the owner Sue is so lovely and helpful, she spoiled us and we loved it!!
nothing negative to say
9.0 / 10.0
very beautiful location. view is fantastic. Sue is a very friendly host. her breakfast with fresh fruits is amazing. you hear a lot of birds. the village is very cute with nice eateries and the surroundings are stunning.
shower next to the toilet. when you shower floor and toilet gets wet. we had a lot of rain and the humidity was very high: also in the room so our clothes were damped
9.0 / 10.0
view. breakfast. close to town, Sue is so sweet
driveway is steep
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning views, amazing service from Sue. Absolutely loved our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was big and comfortable. Location was great - quiet but close to town. Very good host. Nice breakfast.
Parking was a bit tricky, but was OK
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location and the view. We felt connected to the centre yet distant enough to feel relaxed. Sue was a very welcoming and hospitable host with local tips and very helpful with parking and storage to meet our needs. The breakfast was lovely on the deck the first morning and inside on the second due to the weather.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent. Fresh produce. Perfect fruit.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
views, lovely owner
FAQs
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Villa Russell. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Villa Russell pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Russell?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, and golf course (within 2 mi).
