Bellrock Lodge

Best stay in New Zealand so far. Everything was perfect, high quality in the details and as a bonus I got a nice hot SPA after coming back from boat ride and dinner :) Can highly recommend!

Great location, just up the hill from Russell town centre. Good views from balcony over the Bay. Spacious room, good quality products provided, comfortable bed. Separate laundry available for 5NZD. Friendly welcome from Catherine and Stuart. Rooms not serviced daily, but that suited us, and items were provided immediately on request.

Lovely place which overlooks Russell, but is only a short walk from town. Beautiful private deck which fully opens to the room allows for a.m./p.m. views and air. Baths appear to have been recently renovated. Room is spacious and welcoming. Friendly, attentive owners. I guess you could complain about the steepness of the short entry drive or the fact that you might overhear your neighbors on the next deck … but no, don’t. HIGHLY recommend.

This is a beautiful property with stunning views. So good we've booked to stay an extra night

The property overlooks the little village and our room had water views as well. It is secluded and quiet and an easy stroll into the village- be prepared to walk off your dinner on return as it is uphill! The owners were welcoming and friendly offering recommendations as requested and local knowledge. The room was spacious and decorated and fitted to a very high standard The shower pressure was amazing and plenty of hot water. The bathroom had double basins and a bidet along with heated towel racks. There was a kitchenette that provided ample options for staying in and cooking along with a draw dishwasher. The Nespresso machine was appreciated. We loved the fact that there were comfortable lounge chairs as well as a veranda with table and chairs. The king size bed was extremely comfortable as were the pillows. A nice touch were the robes. There is a guest laundry available which we used and it was clean and everything provided for a nominal cost. DVDs were available there as were books for guests . We would love to stay longer next time as 2 nights was not enough. These are passionate hosts who know how to run an establishment. From our many trips to both Islands from across the ditch this establishment is up there with the best.

Bellrock Lodge Rocks!! Bellrock Lodge is Great! Every detail is outstanding! The ocean views are absolutely beautiful. Everything is Clean and crisp. The bed and rooms are super clean and perfect. Robes and towels are all fresh, super clean & eco friendly. Catherine and Stewart are Superb hosts. They provide fantastic service to make everything perfect. They accommodated every need that you might have. From offering a delicious continental breakfast every morning and also an antipasto or cheese board with wine early evening. Watch your favorite movies. They have a great DVD library too! I highly recommend this stay as a must when you are in Russell. Love and Cheers to you at Bellrock Lodge! You do Rock!! Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Michael & Barbara Collins Beverly Hills, CA. 90211

A lovely place to stay in Russell, all the benefits of the village a few minutes walk away but with the benefit of being set back and up high so fantastic views over the village and water from the balcony. Well equipped kitchenette area, great shower and really comfortable beds. Would recommend.

This was our most recent of several stays at this delightful property overlooking Russell and the Bay of Islands. The rooms are well-equipped, with a big comfy king bed, large bathroom and a kitchenette and two lounge chairs with footstools. The verandah has a table and chairs and is a great spot to watch the sunset. The owners have changed since our last stay, and the new owners are much more hands-off, tending to leave guests to their own devices. (The previous, more convivial hosts offered unique breakfasts upstairs, whereas the new owners will simply provide a continental breakfast the night before for an extra charge). However, we were happy to stay once again at what is a very nice lodge.

Beautiful view and perfect location. Well set up and very clean.