This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services are onsite.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 2 meeting rooms are available. This Colonial hotel also offers a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is a smoke-free property.
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.
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
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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
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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
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
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The Duke Of Marlborough
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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great location and really clean. Bathroom spacious and lots of fast hot water. However, customer service needs to be better. Not once was I greeted with a “good morning” or “how is your stay going” or “is there anything that I can do to help”. Simple to do, but the two ladies in reception seemed oblivious. Perhaps they are understaffed or underpaid or not trained properly which was a shame as otherwise I would have given this hotel a higher rating.
Easy checkin, room was tidy and clean. We had one of the ground level rooms facing the back street with a generous deck. Bed was comfortable, however felt the towels could be better quality and size.
The Duke restaurant is amazing, fantastic views and good food and wine menu.
Beautiful historic building at a prime location so would stay again,
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!
Lisl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Sam
Nov 8, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff in the restaurant were very professional, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast, and the meals were excellent and very reasonably priced… however; the room service staff forgot to service our room. The reception staff did the right thing and credited our previous day’s breakfast to compensate for the lack of room service. We would love to visit again, definitely opting for a room facing the water
The location was great..we had breakfast overlooking the water...beautiful..i had the omlette...it was amazing..my husband had the clasic 2 eggs and toast. The toast was amazing as was the coffee..the eggs were good too. Staff were helpfull and friendly
Staff are friendly and professional. Accommodation & bedrooms very well decorated , beds very comfy, nice decor. Shower pressure outstanding and bathroom well supplied.
Restaurant food is outstanding, lots of choices, great oyster bar when we were there. Service fantastic.
Cant wait for return visit, loved everything about it, especially with the hotel sitting on foreshore of Russell
A special place to be for the weekend with my gorgeous daughter 💖
I was disappointed we couldnt open any windows in our room, i love fresh air 😀
Room 128.
We love Russell 💖💖
We just spent three nights at this lovely hotel. Room and patio were really nice, great shower too. The restaurant is wonderful, excellent food. Staff were all very friendly
Gorgeous room, friendly and helpful staff, restaurant service was excellent. The only thing that could have made it any better would have been a hotel bathrobe.