A restored historic hotel on the Russell waterfront at 35 The Strand, in the Bay of Islands. The website says it holds New Zealand's first liquor licence. It offers accommodation, a restaurant with a menu of locally sourced seasonal produce, and event spaces including The Deck, the Ballroom and the Dutchess Room. Weddings can be planned as all-inclusive packages covering the ceremony, reception, photos and accommodation, and the website says canapés and set menus can be tailored. Conferences and private functions are also hosted. We hear the hotel is holding a Christmas Day dinner from 5pm on 25 December 2026.