The Pacific Room, Tapeka Point

Nice setting. Comfortable studio. Bridget and John were very kind and helpful - beyond expectations

Initially, there was no hotplate for cooking, but Bridget purchased a double burner, which made cooking easier.

Very comfortable room with terrasse in quiet neighbourhood Kettle and fridge very handy Lovely hosts, Bridget is very welcoming and advised on nice walks to spot kiwis, even supplied red lights Beach 2 min walk and Russel village 3 min drive

Very helpful and obliging host - not always easy finding somewhere that will take a dog that is also clean and comfortable !

The room did have quite a musty smell but we assumed it had perhaps not been used much through the winter.

Location was fantastic ! Close to the township of Russell.

The bed (mattress) was terrible! Also the shower you could hardly move in it...to small Needs upgrading for the $$$$

Absolutely loved that we had chosen to stay in Russell for seven nights. The Pacific room was very spacious, we ended up with two rooms. The location is on a road that is easy to walk on to reach beaches at both ends. It was so quiet, and we enjoyed just being on our own, and not in the main streets of Russell. The bed was very comfortable. The hosts were very obliging and went the extra mile to ensure that everything was okay and provided extra baked goodies. The Pacific Room's facilities allow for simple self catering - as advertised there is a microwave, toaster, small fridge, cutlery and crockery. The hosts washed our dishes, as there was no kitchen sink, and they readily provided fresh towels ( we didn't have to ask!). We also appreciated that the hosts put the effort in to recycle anything that we separated from our rubbish as recyclable.

We expected more of a view of the ocean, but this didn't really didn't matter, because the location was stunning. I think many properties in the area with ocean views would not have been so close or been so easy to walk to the beach. Other properties may also be more expensive. Access to the accommodation was via a steep driveway, with parking on the verge/street.

Location was great and able to hear and see Kiwis was great

Comfortable and quiet.

Very clean & comfy flat. Nice and quiet neighbourhood. There is a huge sting ray living in the beach next to the flat. You might find it sleeping under the bathing Island. Bridget had put red light torches in the flat for her guess to find Kiwis. We tried- unfortunately not successful. Im sure the next visitors will have more luck. One more thing. Book the Tucker Thompson boot-tour, when staying in Russell. It’s awesome.

Very comfortable and quiet. Close to the beach and a quick drive to town for some excellent restaurants.

There is a lovely short hike to the end of the point just around the block, and there is also a beach with a swimming area down the road.

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The room was in a good location for the local beach and the kiwi viewing trail. Location was a few minutes drive from town, which was ok. Quiet part of the island, away from the crowds in town, which was also a nice break. We loved being able to go looking for Kiwi's in the bush walk at night.

That it was a bit too far for us to walk to town. Not knowing the geography of the island, we didnt realise there was a large hill to navigate, therefore we had to drive in and out each time, and it would have been too dark to walk at night.

Great location. Excellent amenities. Perfect host.

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Everything. Bridget is a delightful owner. Lovely home. Supremely comfortable.

Nothing not to like but I would put a standing lamp behind the chairs as it is quite dark for evening reading. A bathroom shelf to place toiletries on is also needed.

Very friendly and accommodating host; well-presented two bedroom unit located under the host's two-storey house and deck, which provided cool shade in the summer heat; easy access from the road; car parking is on the grass verge at the side of the road; quiet beach-side neighbourhood with friendly neighbours; good location for spotting wild kiwis in the bush with an easy track (about 100-200 metres from the property) -- red light torches were provided for kiwi-spotting and we spotted three kiwis on our second night there; good easy access to lovely beaches. (Note: the photos of the property were taken just before our departure.)

Bridget was so friendly, welcoming and able to advise on walks and things to do. Also allowed us to use her washing machine which was very kind.

Clean & tidy

It had everything we needed and Bridget went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The bed was big and comfy and the location is quiet. Very close to the beach and a short drive to Russell

No cooker but we knew that before going and the Russell restaurants are great.

Bridget was super friendly and helpful. Lots of extra touches like coffee machine and kiwi specific torches. Appreciated that I could bring my well behaved dog and the location was fantastic, so close to two lovely beaches and close to a DOC walk along the headland and a lovely Bushwick nearby.

A little noisy overhead as two storey house and accommodation on the bottom floor but it was a busy time of the year so understandable.

Everything. I stayed here the weekend of the swim race from Paihia to Russel and it was the perfect place to relax. The room has everything you need for a great stay, the area was really quiet, the bed is the comfiest I've slept on anywhere, and, being such a hot weekend, I loved that the room stayed pleasantly cool which made sleeping a lot easier and more comfortable. Bridget was an absolutely wonderful host and helped to create the perfect stay. A bonus was being right next to Tapeka Point for great swimming the next day. Thanks Bridget :)

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Comfortable bed, relaxing, close to beaches friendly host.

We had a great time. Bridget was extremely welcoming and accommodating around our needs. We highly recommend The Pacific Room.

Very quite and comfortable place to stay.

Beautiful place with excellent facilities. Bridgette welcoming and friendly. Comfiest bed ever. Thank you.

Can't think of anything!

Great location great host very accommodating and good value recommended

Convenient and easy

Location is key here. Close to two beaches and two wonderful walking tracks as well. only 2 min by car to Russell Township itself and about an hour on foot (one can combine two lovely shaded walking tracks for that). Russell's Long Beach (another fab swimming beach) is only about 5 min by car. The room is spacious and has all the amenities one would need for a short or longer stay (sorry no kitchen but there are plenty of good restaurants in Russell). Tapeka is the quiet suburb of Russell and if one is lucky one can view kiwi if going out at night.

Can't find anything I did not like, perhaps I wished we stayed longer:-)

Great home made muffins. Clean facility and thoughtful touches in the room.