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“Fantastic service with a laid back, friendly style.”

The White House

5 of 5 stars
DanaNZ
London
Jan 5, 2010

Lovely rooms with beautiful modern ensuite. Sun deck availible for all guests. Fantastic garden to enjoy your breakfast (and what a great breakfast!) Great location, central yet quiet. Free...more

“This is as good as it gets”

The White House

5 of 5 stars
smokyjoe
Sydney
Dec 29, 2009

We stayed at the White House for a week in November 09, and the only complaint was that we had to leave. Russell is a great place to ber anyway, and the White House is a great place to be in Russell....more

“Fantastic!!”

Gables Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Sussexartist
Sussex
Dec 28, 2009

If you are lucky enough to be in Russell in the Bay of Islands then you MUST have dinner or lunch at the Gables. It is a beautiful old building, right on the waterfront with fantastic views of the...more

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