Arcadia Lodge started life about 1904 as a prestigious residence for the owner of the Taranaki Daily News. It has had a colourful life as a family residence, Boarding House, Rest Home and now as a Bed & Breakfast establishment.
Arcadia Lodge has 18 bedrooms consisting of a mix of double, multi-bed and bunk rooms. Each room has a telephone, television, refridgerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Four rooms have ensuites and the rest share modern bathrooms.
There are two lounges, each with large screen TV's and free broadband connection. Guests may connect to the Internet either by wired or wireless connections.
A continental breakfast consisting of fruit, cereal, toast & coffee or tea is served in two dining rooms. there is a Guest kitchen for those who prefer to cook for themselves.
Off street parking is provided for 12 cars.
Arcadia Lodge is fully wheelchair friendly.
Arcadia Lodge is centrally located within easy walking distance of most of New Plymouths shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, also the Bus Depot, Pukeariki Museum, Govett Brewster Art Gallery, Pukekura Park, Southern Cross Hospital, the Aquatic Centre and the coastal walkway.
We came up to New Plymouth for WOMAD and stayed at Arcadia Lodge from 18 to 20 March 2011. The room was clean and the bed comfy, and there was excellent off-street parking, but we were most impressed by the warm and friendly hosts. Thank you and kind regards from Joanna Daglas.