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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Waterfront Room

Waterfront Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King Balcony

Superior King Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room Seaview

Premium Room Seaview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Courtyard

Superior Room, Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room, Courtyard

Classic Room, Courtyard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Waterfront Apartment

Waterfront Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Russell

When you stay at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Russell Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Russell Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tapeka Point and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Russell Christ Church.

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tapeka Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Colonial hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers 38 accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy local cuisine at Duke of Marlborough, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Duke of Marlborough - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

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 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 percent

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 880 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 880 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 880 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 880 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 880 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but lacking elsewhere

Nice room, very comfy bed. But wi-fi was out in our bedroom, it was re-set by reception. However Netflix is not included on the TV, you have to use your own login. Which we couldn’t do as ours is set up in UK. Surely the hotel can afford Netflix for guests? Also, found the dinner very bland. I had a seafood chowder which arrived with a large piece of local bread in it. The chowder was thin and lacking taste, plus a decent portion was missing due the bread in the middle. Disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage style property in a beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Duke of Marborough

The Duke has a wonderful restaurant with great views of the bay. Such a pretty spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful location

Wonderful location on the waterfront and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish ambiance and old world charm made this a great place for rest and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful unique town and special hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARAINA, Whangarei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dom has a great menu to choose from or else there are plenty of dining options or a supermarket in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifully presented hotel on the harbour

Beautifully presented historic hotel, right on the harbour front, well equipped spacious room, wonderful comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
classic heritage hotel with a unique location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic charm, wonderful location, right on the waterfront, an icon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic hotel in a stand-out location. The dinner we had was very good and at a reasonable price. The room was comfortable and quiet and the bed very cozy. My only concern is the lack of seating available from the bar at peak times and there was a substantial queue at the bar. The staff though were always very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall package was the best in Russel and we felt it was competitively priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its always comfortable and very central on the waterfront. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and ferry. A lovely historic place. Also the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at The Duke . Being winter spent a bit more time in the hotel so booked a larger room with balcony . Very comfortable with the usual Duke high level of appointment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely spacious room comfortable bed , very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honest bicultural heritage on a daily basis. Celebrating the history even though it was revealingly disgusting behaviour by the colonists. It is great to reflect that, from such treacherous behaviour by the people from the invading territories, the indigenous people survived and their stories are now being told from a lived perspective. The Duke of Marlborough is a memorial to all that has happened, is rich in history and has an honest place in the present and the future. Great work team. I loved the daily newsletter which celebrates biculturalism.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025