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Lesley's B&B Homestay
( 09-403 7099;
www.lesleys.co.nz
;
1 Pomare Rd; s $110-150, d $140-180; )
Rooms are bright and col-
ourful at this welcoming B&B owned by a well-travelled local artist. Breakfasts are le-
gendary - the owner Lesley is also a trained chef - and the guests can fire up the barbe-
cue. Gardens and palms surround the property, and the attractions and cafes of Russell are
a 10-minute walk away.
B&B
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Russell Motel
MAP
MOTEL
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GOOGLE MAP
( 09-403 7854;
www.motelrussell.co.nz
;
16 Matauwhi Rd; units $130-165; )
Sitting amid well-ten-
ded gardens, this old-fashioned motel offers a good range of units and a kidney-shaped
pool that the kids will love. The studios are a little dark but you really can't quibble for
this price in central Russell.
Duke of Marlborough
( 09-403 7829;
www.theduke.co.nz
;
35 The Strand; r $165-360; )
Holding NZ's oldest pub licence,
the Duke boasts about 'serving rascals and reprobates since 1827', although the building
has burnt down twice since then. The upstairs accommodation ranges from small, bright
rooms in a 1930s extension to snazzy, spacious doubles facing the water.
HISTORIC HOTEL
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B&B
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Arcadia Lodge
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-403 7756;
www.arcadialodge.co.nz
;
10 Florance Ave; d $200-270; )
The characterful rooms
of this 1890 hillside house are decked out with interesting antiques and fine linen, while
the breakfast is probably the best you'll eat in town - organic, delicious and complemen-
ted with spectacular views from the deck.
Commodore's Lodge
( 09-403 7899;
www.commodoreslodgemotel.co.nz
;
28 The Strand; units $200-310; )
Being the envy
of every passer-by makes up for the lack of privacy in the front apartments that face the
waterfront promenade. Spacious, nicely presented units are the order of the day here,
along with a small pool and free kayaks, dinghies and bikes.
MOTEL
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