“A gorgeous collection of luxurious rooms, suites and a two-bed cottage overlooking spectacular Matauwhi Bay. Gather for chef-owner Peter's gourmet breakfasts of garden-grown ingredients on the terrace, explore Russell on foot, sail or sip a glass of NZ wine on your private deck. A heritage delight.”

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • A charming historic house for unwinding with welcoming hosts over blissful breakfasts & in spacious suites
  • Romantic Break

    • Hide away in the Tautoru Studio, which has a private deck, separate entrance & cosy coastal feel
  • Self catering to rent

    • The Arcadia Cottage is self-catering — though guests may choose to come to the lodge for breakfast (at an additional charge)
  • Birdwatching

    • Spot two of New Zealand’s rarest birds – the North Island Brown kiwi & the North Island weka, and myriad others
  • No restaurant

    • Generous breakfasts are served on the deck each morning, with homemade jams, baked goods and garden-grown produce
  • Sailing

    • Head out with Rick & Robyn on Phantom Sailing, or take a bigger boat to Urapukapuka Island & Hole in the Rock
  • Museums

    • Visit Russell Museum, Pompallier Mission House & Printery and the key cultural site of Waitangi
  • Owner managed

    • Friendly owners Peter & Greg have run the lodge since 2017 — and Peter is a trained chef
  • Great walks

    • Chat to Greg about his 'Russell Walk', which takes in Russell's main highlights
  • Historic

    • Built in 1902 by an Anglican pastor, the lodge has been a guesthouse since 1924
  • Minimum Stay

    • Minimum stay of two nights in the lodge & three nights in the Arcadia Cottage
  • Golf

    • Play a round at Waitangi Golf Course, Kerikeri Golf Course or Kauri Cliffs
  • Disabled access

    • Speak to the team in advance about mobility access options
  • Views

    • Overlooking Matauwhi Bay in Russell, on the Bay of Islands
  • Restrictions on children

    • Children above the age of 12 are welcome
  • Beach nearby

    • 12 minutes walk from the beach
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • B&B

  • Organic food

  • Sea Views

  • Trekking

  • Quiet

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Fishing

  • Intimate

  • Chic

  • Watersports

  • Antiques

  • Kayaking

  • Wildlife Area

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Cycling

  • Romantic

  • Gourmet

  • Boutique

  • Family Suites

Facilities

  • Rooms

    6 rooms in this hotel
  • Self catering to rent

    The Arcadia Cottage is self-catering — though guests may choose to come to the lodge for breakfast (at an additional charge)
  • No restaurant

    Generous breakfasts are served on the deck each morning, with homemade jams, baked goods and garden-grown produce
  • Minimum Stay

    Minimum stay of two nights in the lodge & three nights in the Arcadia Cottage
  • Disabled access

    Speak to the team in advance about mobility access options
  • Views

    Overlooking Matauwhi Bay in Russell, on the Bay of Islands
  • Private villas

    The Arcadia Cottage sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms
  • Restrictions on children

    Children above the age of 12 are welcome
  • Parking

    Including an EV Charging Station
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Bar

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Suites

  • Airport transfer

  • Wifi

  • Family Suites

  • Fireplace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

Activities

  • Birdwatching

    • Spot two of New Zealand’s rarest birds – the North Island Brown kiwi & the North Island weka, and myriad others
  • Sailing

    • Head out with Rick & Robyn on Phantom Sailing, or take a bigger boat to Urapukapuka Island & Hole in the Rock
  • Museums

    • Visit Russell Museum, Pompallier Mission House & Printery and the key cultural site of Waitangi
  • Great walks

    • Chat to Greg about his 'Russell Walk', which takes in Russell's main highlights
  • Golf

    • Play a round at Waitangi Golf Course, Kerikeri Golf Course or Kauri Cliffs
  • Cycling

  • Trekking

  • Fishing

  • Kayaking

  • Wildlife Area

  • Watersports

Map & Location

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