The Duke Of Marlborough

–Excellent location - show map
+65 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

The 19th-century Duke Hotel is located on the waterfront, overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands. It features a guest lounge, restaurant and bar and garden bar, as well as a gymnasium. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Situated in Russell town centre, The Duke of Marlborough is just 4 minutes walk from Russell Museum and the historic Pompallier House. Paihia is a 40-minute drive away. The rooms feature modern decor with a traditional twist. Each room includes a refrigerator and a flatscreen TV. Some rooms offer a private balcony and bay views. The Duke of Marlborough's restaurant offers a range of New Zealand favourites, including locally caught seafood. An extensive list of local wines is available at the waterfront House Bar. Guests can relax in the cosy lounge, which features a fireplace. Local activities include dolphin watching, swimming and fishing. The hotel can arrange dry cleaning and luggage storage upon request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Russell, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • FREE private parking!

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Availability

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Room type
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lilli
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location, the spacious bungalow apartment. The kitchen facilities.”
Bethan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An absolutely stunning hotel with great period features. My room was very well equipped with refreshments (including fresh milk!) and a great range of toiletries. The location could not have been more perfect and the food was absolutely delicious.”
Alison
New Zealand New Zealand
“location is fantastic, facilities are beautiful and the staff are amazing”
Rebekah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Liked the room and the hotel itself, it has great art, love the history of the hotel in the room book that was very cool! Loved the decour and super easy to get in and out. Down stairs can be a little busy but as soon as you’re upstairs you don’t...”
Grace
United States United States
“We had a waterfront room with a balcony and you simply cannot beat the location, the view, and falling asleep to the sound of the waves. The bed was comfy, the room was clean (though a little tired). We appreciated the range of tea provided. We...”
Maria
New Zealand New Zealand
“Perfect location. We parked the car and walked everywhere.”
Ashleigh
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fabulous location and great staff Excellent food and service”
Gillian
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great hotel, awesome staff, great food, great location. A very nice experience”
Asia
New Zealand New Zealand
“The closeness to the town, the staff were excellent, the yummy breakfast.”
David
Australia Australia
“Its location, the restaurant and the staff all made a great 3 night stay here in Russell. Highly recommended to access the bay of islands”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Fabulous breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$17.34 per person.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 10:00
  • Food
    Eggs • Cooked/warm meals
Duke of Marlborough
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
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House rules

The Duke Of Marlborough takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Duke Of Marlborough in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.