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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Waterfront Room | Water view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min walk
  • Russell Beach
    1 min walk
  • Russell Museum
    4 min walk
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    55 min drive

Room options

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Superior King Balcony | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Small Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Waterfront Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterfront Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premium Room Seaview

Premium Room Seaview | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room Seaview

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Courtyard | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Courtyard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Waterfront Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterfront Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Courtyard | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Courtyard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Waterfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and wedding services are on-site.
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers 38 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a hairdryer. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Duke of Marlborough
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Russell Beach and 4 minutes on foot from Russell Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Duke of Marlborough Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Russell hotel is smoke free.

Duke of Marlborough – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Duke of Marlborough

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1827
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.45 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.00 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.45 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 9429042359616

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Duke Marlborough Hotel
Duke Marlborough Hotel Russell
Duke Marlborough Russell
The Duke Of Marlborough
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Hotel
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Russell
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Hotel Russell

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 728 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 728 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 728 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 728 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 728 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, amazing food at the restaurant, friendly and helpful staff would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Justine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable overnight stay. Love this hotel and it's feel with all the historic art and beautiful Lester Hall artwork. Quiet time of the year to stay in the area. Bed was very comfortable. Shower box very small and dark could do with extra lighting as black shower curtain adds to darkness. Staff check in and check out needs work before Summer hits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most enjoyable experience again. Thank you to all of the staff from reception, the dining room, bar and the room service team. All in all a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at the Duke, all the history, great staff, delicious food very consistent Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An iconic hotel which has retained it's atmosphere and unique character
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old style hotel with well appointed rooms. Central in Russell and easy to walk everywhere. Restaurant and bar is lovely with some really nice kiwi specific dishes eg Hangi boil up with pork belly and fried bread! Happy to recommend if and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david, Whangarei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful and was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a Waterfront Room for a birthday weekend away. The View, and the Location were stunning. The Duke is pristine in its presentation. Lovely staff, and great local and in house dining. Can’t wait to revisit. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to everything all walking distance. Close to the ferry as well, great service and an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nuno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for three nights and after an awkwardness over my fault twin booking all went well. Its a bit noisy, to be expected but the north side room view made up for that. I liked it but let down by the tired pricey restaurant. There's vastly better options down the attractive Strand foreshore. Tha Gables is amazing, Seaside has good fare and the Pompallier cottage cafe great for teas and tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a week, and didn't regret a minute of it. Cold and windy weather dominated, so sipping wine by the fire was a perfect way to end each day. Lots of things to do, as the Duke is located right on the beach in the centre of town. More history than we expected. Would love to go back again...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its "The Duke" an institution ! most amazing foods and just magic out look both in the morning and at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary Delight
Have always wanted to stay here and one our wedding anniversary it exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Stayed in a small room. Would be nice to have black out curtains.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024