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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Superior King Balcony

Superior King Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Waterfront Room

Waterfront Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2017
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room Seaview

Premium Room Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Courtyard

Superior Room, Courtyard

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Waterfront Apartment

Waterfront Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Courtyard

Classic Room, Courtyard

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 1 min walk
  • Russell Christ Church - 4 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 11 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 28 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Russell Beach
Located close to Russell Museum and Russell Christ Church, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel provides a garden, a bar and a gym. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Duke of Marlborough, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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

Things to do

  • Gym

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

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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.45 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 9429042359616

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duke of Marlborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$156.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Duke of Marlborough Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Beach, Russell Museum and Russell Christ Church. Tapeka Point and Pompallier Mission are also within 10 minutes.

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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 771 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

Jan

Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Beautiful beachfront property with an,amazing restaurants. Great experience with quaint rooms and artwork. Amazing little town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

This is my go to place. I love the village and coastal location, so very peaceful! Staff, food and accommodation is always on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Brilliant - can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

A fantastic historic hotel right in the waterfront. We had a suite overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Had an amazing night here with friends, had dinner over looking the water. The food was delicious, service was great and the restaurant had a great ambiance. The rooms were lovely and looked exactly like the photos, no surprises. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

This is a beautiful property in an Excellent location. The views are magnificent all the time and are part of the overall ambiance of the area. Wherever you sit for dinner or drinks you are immersed in the view of water, boats and people enjoying themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Great stay - accommodation, staff & food were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Beautiful historic hotel. Some small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Very nice and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

The Duke of Marlborough was everything we wanted. The room was well appointed, the bed comfortable and the shower amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant views and food were outstanding. I would definitely recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Fantastic hotel, great friendly staff. Close to everything and the ferry to Paihia almost at the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Perfect place to stay in a historic NZ location. Great stay had all around.

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Best place in NZ
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

We loved the decor and the excellent customer service and support from reception to the wait staff etc.,,,,,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

This is a gorgeous heritage hotel in a small town of historical dignitaries in Russell, with delightful ambience, harbour views and panache.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

Kudos to Duke staff
Great relaxing place to relax for a night,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful hotel, amazing food at the restaurant, friendly and helpful staff would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

An awesome historic hotel. Central location, great food, excellent service. Hard to fault really.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Beautiful building and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisl

This property is gorgeous and historical. It’s right on the water and the restaurant was packed the whole time we were there. Since we had reserved the cheapest room, our room was quite small, however still offered the necessary amenities and comfort. Russell is a darling town, perhaps the highlight of our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Always love staying at the Duke, all the history, great staff, delicious food very consistent Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant & Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)