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The Captains Motel

16 Matauwhi Road, Russell, NZ

8.7 guest rating· 207 reviews

About this hotel

Outdoor Swimming Pool & BBQ Facilities

Enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool and bond with your loved ones over a delicious BBQ at our facilities.

Family-Friendly & Pet-Friendly Accommodation

With our family rooms and pet-friendly policy, everyone is welcome at The Captains Motel for a memorable stay.

Convenient Amenities & Nearby Attractions

Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, fridge, and coffee machine. Explore nearby attractions like Christchurch and Flagstaff Hill.

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Rooms & rates

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

King Studio

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Studio

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

2 Bedroom Unit

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

2 Bedroom Family Unit

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

Deluxe Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

King Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Garden
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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16 Matauwhi Road, Russell, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.7207 reviews

+ Clean and comfortable+ Excellent customer service+ Great location+ Pet friendlyExpensive for just one nightShower head issue
Cleanliness8.6
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.1

Would not recommend this to anyone

3.0

Nothing… from the moment I walked in I disliked it. My suite overlooked a wall.. Tiled throughout and cold underfoot. No drawers to put clothes in. No room for suitcase in the bedroom. The leather lounge was seriously uncomfortable. I was the only guest for 6 days… I now know why. Regret staying here but it was booked by someone else. Although only a short walk to town it was the same price in town for much better quality.

As above

Kathy · AU · 2026-04-29

welcoming, comfortable, convinient

9.0

we loved staying at the Motel, very central, comfortable, felt safe, and our dog got to enjoy the same privileges that we did too which was an extra added bonus to the stay.

maybe the cleanliness in the bathroom/shower, the top duvet covers had some stains..whiite is hard to keep spotless i guess. not much we didnt like.

Gonzalez-Bea · NZ · 2026-04-07

Peaceful, clean & a great spot for couples and families

8.0

Excellent location. 5 min walk to shops. Easy walk even for the most unfit. Friendly welcome & easy check in. Very cheerful & happy people. Great you can bring your doggy. Has plenty of grass for them to do their business on & a nice little deck for them to watch everyone. Our studio had a lovely workable kitchen & just enough space for us all. Really clean. I'd definitely stay again.

OK so you can hear other guests a little but we didn't find that annoying & most people are respectful of other guests anyway. We loved it here as location is perfect & great for our doggy.

Mags · NZ · 2026-04-07

Delightful

10.0

This is our second visit and given the opportunity we would definitely return

Nothing

Ruth · GB · 2026-04-02

Wonderful Stay!

10.0

The room was very clean and tidy. Owner is super lovely and accommodating with providing an early check-in (and even went the extra mile to give us a room upgrade). Our room was spacious and we would absolutely stay here again!

Nothing everything was great!

SLKK1989 · NZ · 2026-03-22

An enjoyable stay.

8.0

It was centrally located, our room was located on the periphery so was very private. No complaints.

Gillian · NZ · 2026-03-18

Good to know

The spa pool can be used free of charge.

A deposit may be required at the property.