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Cloud 9 Luxury Villa
35 Russell Heights
Russell, New Zealand

Commodores Lodge
31 The Strand
Russell, New Zealand

Bellrock Lodge
22 Chapel Street
Russell, New Zealand

Flagstaff Lodge & Day Spa
17 Wellington Street
Russell, New Zealand

Ounuwhao Harding House
16 Hope Ave
Russell, New Zealand

Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park
5960 Russell Road
Russell, New Zealand

A Tranquil Place
14 Major Bridge Drive
Russell, New Zealand

Tiki Tiki Ora
22 Lichen Grove
Russell, New Zealand

Orongo Bay Homestead
45 Aucks Road
Russell, New Zealand

Russell Cottages
16 Chapel Street
Russell, New Zealand

Eagles Nest
60 Tapeka Road
Russell, New Zealand


Hotel Tips

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.



Things To Do

Russell makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Russell gives several options to find the right piece of art as it takes time and a diligent effort to get just the right piece. Shopping for art downtown is the best way to locate your next purchase.

Russell has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Jennifer Wagner
First time downtown!

kristin Cutler
It's so cute and quaint.

Friday Nelson
Just moved to Jacksonville. What an adorable little town!

Debi
We will be making our first visit to downtown Grant's Pass and would love to have a discount card to use while shopping there.

Channal Styers
Will be my first visit taking Easter train ride on Saturday to Watertown super excited see what in this great town!


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