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Duke of Marlborough
HISTORIC HOTEL $$$
( 09-403 7829;
www.theduke.co.nz
; 35 The Strand; r $165-360; )
Holding NZ's oldest pub
licence, the Duke boasts about 'serving rascals and reprobates since 1827', although the
building has burnt down twice since then. The upstairs accommodation ranges from
small, bright rooms in a 1930s extension to snazzy, spacious doubles facing the water.
Arcadia Lodge
B&B $$$
$$$
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( 09-403 7756;
www.arcadialodge.co.nz
;
10 Florance Ave; d $200-270; )
The character-
ful rooms of this 1890 hillside house are decked out with interesting antiques and fine
linen, while the breakfast is probably the best you'll eat in town - organic, delicious and
complemented with spectacular views from the deck.
Commodore's Lodge
MOTEL $$$
$$$
( 09-403 7899;
www.commodoreslodgemotel.co.nz
;
28 The Strand; units $200-310; )
Be-
ing the envy of every passer-by makes up for the lack of privacy in the front apartments
that face the waterfront promenade. Spacious, nicely presented units are the order of the
day here, along with a small pool and free kayaks, dinghies and bikes.
Orongo Bay Homestead
LODGE $$$
$$$
( 09-403 7527;
www.thehomestead.co.nz
; Aucks Rd; r $585; )
This wooden
homestead (c 1860) was NZ's first American consulate, located a discreet 4km from Rus-
sell's rabble. Accommodation is by way of three stylishly plush rooms in the converted
barn facing a chocolate-box lake. Breakfast is memorable and dinners are by arrange-
ment.
Hananui Lodge & Apartments
MOTEL $$$
$$$
( 09-403 7875;
www.hananui.co.nz
; 4 York St; units $185-320; )
Choose between spark-
ling motel-style units in the trim waterside lodge or apartments in the newer block across
the road. Pick of the bunch are the upstairs waterfront units with views straight over the
beach.
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