Beachfront Location: Paradise on The Strand in Russell offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor seating area.
Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features adults-only rooms with private balconies, kitchenettes, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private bathroom, free WiFi, and streaming services.
Convenient Facilities: Paradise on The Strand provides free WiFi, a paid airport shuttle service, electric vehicle charging, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Breakfast is served in-room with continental options.
Local Attractions: Long Beach is a 16-minute walk away, Christ Church is 1640 feet nearby, and Russell Museum is a 4-minute walk. Bay of Islands Airport is 24 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“Great location directly on the strand and in the center of Russell. Perfect place to leave the car parked, relax in a beautiful inn and enjoy a walk along the beach. Breakfast was extra special on the deck. Karen, our host went out of her way to...”
Tammy
United States
“I don’t know how this accommodation could be any better - it’s location on The Strand, the amazing view of the bay from the patio, the delicious, homemade breakfast delivered to your apartment every day, the most gracious, thougtful host. It was...”
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Jenny
United Kingdom
“Wonderful ! Wonderful ! Wonderful!
Stunning accommodation, exceptional breakfast and an amazing host . We went sailing yesterday and returned to a freshly baked loaf of bread . I wish we could have stayed longer.”
Graham
New Zealand
“Brilliant location
Attentive host in Karen,lovely breakfast with extras for lunch”
Daniel
United States
“Hostess Karen was delightful. So very helpful and friendly. Location was fantastic. The kind-of place people walk by and are jealous that they are not there”
Alan
United States
“Great location, right on the water, lovely host, beautiful home!”
Terry
New Zealand
“What a lovely place - clean, comfortable, and a great location.
A lovely host, too!”
B
Bryony
United Kingdom
“Excellent location with superb views over the seashore Really helpful and friendly owner who provided lovely breakfasts and treats. The accommodation had everything needed for a short break.”
Janis
New Zealand
“Fabulous location - had some lovely evenings with a wine, sitting on the deck overlooking the bay, watching people strolling by”
J
Judith
United Kingdom
“The breakfast provided was very healthy consisting of fresh fruit salad, yogurt and home baked bread. Also freshly squeezed orange juice.”
Host Info
10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
This very special property in the heart of Russell is the best we’ve found in this amazing seaside village.
The upstairs guest suite is separate from the owners private home by way of another entrance door at the top of the stairs. Super bedroom, lounge and bathroom. There is a satellite flat screen tv with Netflix. The kitchenette is complete with a small fridge and microwave (however it is not suitable for preparing full meals). The suite has lounge sofas, a full dining suite, crockery and cutlery and glassware. The balcony overlooking the beach has outdoor furniture and clear roller blinds.
This property only accommodates one booking at a time so you will enjoy the privacy and stunning location of this B & B suite.
The bathroom is compact with shower, toilet and vanity.
We love it here and hope you will too.
We enjoy hosting guests who have the joy of travel.
Everything is just a short flat stroll from this property. The wharf is two minutes away, you can see it from the top balcony. So many lovely eateries here and we are only two doors from the famous Duke of Marlborough Hotel. Two wineries are a short drive away and a taxi service is usually a available. There are supermarkets, liquor stores, galleries and boutique shops along our road. All cruises and charters leave from our wharf.
Waitangi treaty grounds and the golf course are just across the water.
Safe swimming at your doorstep here or a few minutes over the hill to sandy LongBeach.
Language spoken: English
Area info
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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United States“Great location directly on the strand and in the center of Russell. Perfect place to leave the car parked, relax in a beautiful inn and enjoy a walk along the beach. Breakfast was extra special on the deck. Karen, our host went out of her way to...”
Tammy
United Kingdom“Wonderful ! Wonderful ! Wonderful! Stunning accommodation, exceptional breakfast and an amazing host . We went sailing yesterday and returned to a freshly baked loaf of bread . I wish we could have stayed longer.”
Graham
New Zealand“Brilliant location Attentive host in Karen,lovely breakfast with extras for lunch”
Terry
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