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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property
Colonial hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Waterfront Room | View from room
Waterfront Room | Water view
Waterfront Room | Balcony
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

Room options

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

Superior King Balcony

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Small Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Waterfront Room

Highlights

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

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Premium Room Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, Courtyard

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Waterfront Apartment

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, Courtyard

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Flagstaff Hill - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 31 min drive - 11.1 miles

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 front-desk safe, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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

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

Property 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
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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 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?

Check-out 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. 531 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 815 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

10/10

Lovely spacious room comfortable bed , very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Just gorgeous, luxurious, beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

My guests enjoyed their stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved this place , highly recommended, staff very friendly and helpfull , we were there for a 60th wedding anniversary and it was well organized , we stayed the night aawell , the rooms were clean comfy and full of small nods to the past , fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great staff, good service, compact room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Enjoyed the vintage hotel decor, staff were very professional and helpful, and the location of the hotel is perfect for anyone visiting Russell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent Hotel. Only shortcoming was the lack of a lift near front entrance/reception
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I liked it all and I will be back in the future
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Keen historic property with very good staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We had a lovely, sunny room, friendly staff and a nice meal at this historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Had an amazing experience, helpful and accomodating employees who would do all they could to help us. Convenient location, enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastic little hotel in beautiful Russel. Excellent food and very kind personal. Nothing to criticize.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The rooms felt a little dated but perhaps that is part of the charm. The staff was great, the dinner was delicious and the location unbeatable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Amazing history, view, artwork, restaurant, and world-class ambiance. The hotel was restored and updated years ago but it has been well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Right on the waterfront, great restaurant and great venue!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The location was good but they initially tried to put us in a room that didnt fit the description of the room we had booked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

We enjoyed the hotel, the room was decent size but the bathroom was wonderful, very clean and large! We loved the location and enjoyed being able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Pristine property. Gorgeous hotel. Russel is quaint and delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025