The Sails

–Excellent location - show map
+6 photos
Scored 9
Rated superb
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Sails in Russell offers adults-only apartments with sea views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a kitchen, dining area, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy the outdoor seating area, and take advantage of free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Long Beach is 2 km away, Russell Museum 1 km, and Christ Church a 13-minute walk. Bay of Islands Airport is 38 km from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort, location with a view, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Russell, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Apartments with:

Terrace

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lesley
Australia Australia
“A delightful and tasteful apartment with beautiful sea views and with every comfort considered by our hosts. The sundeck with outdoor furniture was such a joy and perfect for relaxation after a busy day sightseeing. Wouldn’t hesitate to...”
Joanna
Australia Australia
“The property is in a quiet location, comfortable and very well heated, including the bathroom. A short climb up the road took us to the sublime view at the top of Flagstaff Hill. The Waitangi Museum is within easy reach via the car ferry from...”
Angela
Australia Australia
“Very good facilities, clean & spacious accomodation.”
Quincey
Australia Australia
“A fantastic location in Russell NZ with a great room and facilities. Nice view of Russell. We had an enjoyable stay at Sails. Owners were great.”
Arash
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautifully set up with a decent private bathroom and kitchen. Location is great with easy access to the town centre and walks.”
Lindsey
Australia Australia
“Beautiful location, friendly owner, lovely facilities, gorgeous balconey”
Kevin
New Zealand New Zealand
“Large, comfortable, clean, air-conditioned unit. Good water pressure in shower. Very quiet and peaceful setting with pleasant views.”
Howie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was very well equipped and comfortable especially the bed. Location was great no more than 8-10 minute walk to the wharf. Great location for walks, ferry and beaches. Hosts were lovely and we had a great time. Many thanks Joan and Vivien”
Zoe
New Zealand New Zealand
“The view was outstanding and the place was so lovely, tidy & clean.”
Catherine
Australia Australia
“Entry was very easy accommodation exceptionally clean comfortable had everything we needed even a view”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.2
Host review score
Stunning wide view of the Bay, including Paihia and Waiting. 150 metres from the Flagstaff. A short walk from Long Bay beach. Very comfortable modern apartments, private and surrounded by native bush. Listen to the kiwi at night and watch the pesky wekas during day time, while the this serenade the area ...
Languages spoken: Catalan,English,Spanish,French,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

The Sails takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Sails in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.