Bellrock Lodge

Perched on a hill overlooking the historic village of Russell and the Bay of Islands, Bellrock Lodge is about a 5-minute stroll (roughly 450 m) to the waterfront, wharf and town centre. It’s within easy walking distance of Russell Christ Church, Russell Museum and Pompalier House, with Flagstaff Hill a short walk away. Paihia is roughly a 40-minute drive and Kerikeri Airport is about 30 km.

A small luxury guesthouse with just four individually decorated en-suite studios and rooms. Each room has a private entrance and French doors leading to a furnished balcony or patio with bay and town views — perfect for sea-breeze mornings. Rooms feature kitchenettes (fridge and stovetop), Nespresso machine, Select Comfort super-king or twin beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, Android/32-inch flat-screen TVs, DVD/iPod dock, air conditioning, microwave and in-room safes. Off-street parking and an EV charging station are onsite.

Take in the view from the terrace or grab a hire bike and explore the village. The guesthouse offers a cozy lobby fireplace, a bar/lounge and a BBQ area, plus tour/ticket assistance to book local trips. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected while you enjoy bay views and fresh sea air.

Practical conveniences include luggage storage, laundry facilities and free self-parking onsite. A ferry terminal shuttle is available on request.

Quench your thirst at the on-site bar/lounge and start the day with a pre-ordered breakfast basket or an English breakfast (available for a fee). A short walk takes you to Russell’s cafés, seafood restaurants and pubs for more local flavour.