My wife and I stayed at the Arcadia Lodge last February and liked it very much. We drove to Russell by the Old Russell Road. It is a beautiful little town and Paihia can easily be reached by the ferry. The B&B is fabulous. The rooms are very clean and bright, with old furniture and floors, though rather warm during... more

Everything, everything about this place, is absolutely wonderful. From the art that hangs on the walls (cutting edge modern art to movie posters to carefully judged etchings), the quiet details (homemade jam with homemade labels, a torch at your bedside), the relaxed atmosphere with its sophisticated touches that lack any sort of pretension (magazines, a host of cds, maps left... more

Russell is a lovely place to visit and Arcadia Lodge is an elegant and homely base from which to enjoy it. We stayed in the Takurua Room which is upstairs and has a shared bathroom with one other room (only if you know the other guests though, or else you have it to yourself). It has pretty bay views and... more

My partner and I last stayed at Arcadia Lodge back in 2001 and were looking forward to returning. The Lodge had new owners David and Brad and they were as welcoming and helpful as the previous ones. We booked the same room (Te Punga Suite) and loved being back there as it's a lovely place with a beautiful outlook. The... more

We stayed in the Tautoru room for two nights. The room was delightful. Views from the deck over the inlet were lovely. It was also an added bonus to be able to make ourselves at home in the main house. David and Brad were excellent hosts - making us very welcome. The breakfasts were the best we have had in... more

A touch of class with friendly hosts. Beautiful house, excellent breakfasts, loads of information and help if you want it. Stylish rooms. Tea, coffee and snacks available in the kitchen out of hours. Quiet location 5 minutes from restaurants. more

Arcadia Lodge in Russell was wonderful!! We drove up from Auckland and arrived in the late afternoon. The beautiful, old building is located on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the bay. The proprietors, Brad and David, couldn’t have been nicer – they made us feel welcome the moment we walked in the door. We were checked... more

We stayed at Arcadia Lodge for four nights and had a great time. The property sits on one of the higher points of Russell and commands wonderful bay and hillside views. We stayed in the Tautoru room which was lovely but a little smaller than we had anticipated. The room, although attached to the main house, had its own entrance... more

Wonderfully situated overlooking a bay, this is a lovely b&b. Wonderful hosts in Brad and David who were friendly, welcoming and knowledgable - on our first night when we arrived late they rang local restaurant owners to ensure they would stay open to provide us with a meal. In addition the breakfasts are sensational. Thoroughly recommended. It also has to... more