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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a bay with boats.
A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large portrait on the wall.
A cozy lobby with leather furniture, a large shark decoration, and a television on the wall.
A view through a window with a curtain, featuring a body of water, a tree, and a distant mountain range.
A two-story building with a balcony and a flagpole.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $101
$88 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

Room options

View all photos for Waterfront Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

Waterfront Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Small Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and framed artwork on the wall.

Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with framed pictures.

Superior King Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room Seaview

A balcony with a red roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea with boats.

Premium Room Seaview

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Courtyard

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a red armchair, and a wall with framed artwork.

Superior Room, Courtyard

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

View all photos for Classic Room, Courtyard

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Room, Courtyard

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and greenery.

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two red pillows, white bedding, a framed artwork above the bed, and two bedside lamps.

Waterfront Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Flagstaff Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. 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.

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 self 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"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Plasma TV with 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 971 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Always love staying at the Duke …..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, historic hotel with character and charm, great staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Great room beautiful view, attentive staff and great restaurant food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the duke at least 5 times and always love it. This time we had a really lovely room bigger than we have had before which was great. The hotel has been kept in keeping with the style which I think makes it unique. Highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was great, the staff were friendly and professional, and the room was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our room (123), very comfortable and beautiful interior decorations and furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This beautifully restored historic hotel occupies pride of place on the Russell foreshore. It’s charming, and convenient to all the Russell shops and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and tidy, the staff very helpful, the beach view was not seen from our side room, the parking was close to hotel for easy access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room, helpful staff and beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet location, walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great historical location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just wonderful. Food was excellent but deserts need work.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great food, historic building and interesting art throughout, beautiful setting , a romantic location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional historical hotel, brought to the modern era of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very pleasant one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is superb
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was fabulous with great views over the bay a lovely ambiance. Staff were really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay in a very special hotel, unbelievable view, very friendly service - thanks 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and clean hotel with nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is just amazing. Great location. Great people, great food
The Duke of Marlborough
And the view
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026