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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Stella the Excella is set in Russell. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The campground has a hot tub and bicycle parking. The kitchen is fitted with a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop, as well as coffee machine and kettle. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the campground can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Popular points of interest near Stella the Excella include Long Beach, Christ church and Russell Museum. Bay of Islands Airport is 37 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Russell, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most incredible stay here! We loved the theme and vibe and everything has been so well thought out. We loved the big deck and open kitchen to have breakfast at and just sit and relax amongst the bird song. The bed was comfortable and...
  • Samuel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A cozy, cool place to stay nestled in the lovely hills of Russell. Highly recommend.
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    View is beautiful and the bed is super comfy. This is a place you can really relax and unwind. We spent Christmas there with our little sausage dog and it was wonderful! Would definitely go back.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stella the Excella is a fabulous base in Russell. We loved the quirkiness of the trailer and all the retro facilities and colours - you really feel you're back in the 50s. The bed was very comfortable and the separate bathroom was more than...
  • Stephan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The entire idea of an old caravan. The layout and interior is good. The view is great and even though russel is a quiet little down, being away from the road a bit is nice and quiet. Great parking as i did take a 16ft boat and we still had enough...
  • Amanda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really cool accommodation, and it had everything we needed for our stay. Bed was really comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. It was in walking distance to Russell township, however you need some level of fitness for walking back up...
  • Kylie
    Australia Australia
    Awesome set up, handy location. Everything you need for. Great stay in russell
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Luxuriously soft bedlinen and towels. Beautiful private gardens leading to a hot tub. Kitchen, BBQ, and the herb garden stocked all the appliances and goodies a foodie needs. The location was so close to the village, yet very private and quiet....
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Retro decor. Really private. Loved the hot tub. Great having the spacious deck area. Nice having bathroom and kitchen out of the caravan. Great setup overall!
  • Reuben
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Exactly what we needed. Private, comfortable and quiet. Christine was a great host, so happy with our stay!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stella the Excella
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Stella the Excella

  • The nearest beach is just 750 yards from Stella the Excella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Stella the Excella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Stella the Excella is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Stella the Excella is 600 yards from the centre of Russell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Stella the Excella offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beach
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Stella the Excella on this page.