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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property

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

Explore the area

Map
35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255
  • Russell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Russell Christ Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Flagstaff Hill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior King Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Small Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Waterfront Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room Seaview | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room Seaview

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, Courtyard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Waterfront Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, Courtyard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5-star Russell hotel steps from Russell Beach
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

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
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 793 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well appointed and excellent hotel a must stay
Right on the waterfront, great restaurant and great venue!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great friendly staff. Close to everything and the ferry to Paihia almost at the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann-Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exzellent steak
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Boerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming historical property
A unique historical property in a stupendous location right on Russell’s small bay. Very well preserved and presented period decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fishing and hiking in Russell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historically significant but not luxury
Historically significant, but the service as a hotel is bare bones minimum. There is no help to get luggage to the room, check-in staff gave a slightly disinterested vibe, booking a dinner at the restaurant required waiting for a manager. The booked table was not ready at the booking time (we were there minutes early but they were five minutes late). Our room fridge was actually inside a closet, which was a bizarre search, and not advised at check-in. The shower is closed via shower curtain that does not extend the entire length of the shower. The highlight of our stay was actually the African-American (?) server at the restaurant who gave 120% and all other staff at this establishment should look to her as an example.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
as expected for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - accommodation, staff & food were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely ambience . Russell icon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but customer service could be better.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent sejour
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024