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The Duke Of Marlborough

★★★★ 35 The Strand, Russell, NZ

8.9 guest rating· 2252 reviews

About this hotel

Waterfront 19th-Century Charm :

Experience the enchanting Duke Hotel, a historic gem perched on the waterfront of the Bay of Islands. Revel in its elegant guest lounge, restaurant, and garden bar, alongside a convenient gymnasium.

Modern Comfort with Bay Views :

Indulge in rooms adorned with modern decor and a touch of tradition. Each room boasts a refrigerator, satellite TV, and for some lucky guests, a private balcony with breathtaking bay views.

Culinary Delights and Local Wines :

Savor New Zealand's finest at The Duke of Marlborough's restaurant, specializing in locally sourced seafood. Wash down the flavors with a selection of regional wines at the scenic House Bar by the water.

Book now to immerse yourself in history and luxury at The Duke of Marlborough - your gateway to Russell's treasures.

Rooms & rates

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Superior Room, Courtyard

Sleeps 3 · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Waterfront Room

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in September 2017</p>

Classic Room, Courtyard

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony/patio with courtyard views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior King Balcony

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Roll-in shower width (inches): 60</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Waterfront Apartment

Sleeps 3 · Queen Bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Premium Room Seaview

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony with sea views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Apartment with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 29 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

This self-contained waterfront apartment is located directly next to the Duke of Marlborough Hotel, featuring a queen bed with cotton bedding, a kitchenette and private bathroom with a spa bath. Also included is a private entrance, flat screen TV and satellite channels.

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

These bright rooms offer guests the perfect place to relax while experiencing everything Russell and the Bay of Islands has to offer. These rooms feature a queen or king bed, private bathroom with a shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea /coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access. Twin bedding configuration is also available.

Classic Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Small Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Plasma TV, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, phone, and local maps</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour security
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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35 The Strand, Russell, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.92252 reviews

+ Great location+ Well-equipped rooms+ Friendly staff+ Nice amenities− Inconsistent service− Average food quality− Some rooms tired
Cleanliness8.9
Service9.2
Location9.6
Room Quality8.9
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.3

Very nice indeed

9.0

The restaurant

− Small bathroom

John · NZ · 2026-07-25

Wonderful experience, historic location and excellent dinner on the saturday night.

9.0

The location was excellent, in the heart of town and close to the ferry, where we took a cruise to the hole in the rock.

− Maybe could have stayed another night; however, the cost per night was a deterent.

Janice · AU · 2026-07-20

Beautiful location, hotel and experience.

9.0

Historical feel with all the facilities. Outside tables and chairs.

− Parking instructions and not having to return to car to place parking permit.

Vicki · AU · 2026-07-19

Lovely place to stay , very enjoyable

9.0

One of my favourite places to stay - we like to go once a year

− The ambience

Shelley · NZ · 2026-07-19

Guest review

9.0

Great place to visit

− Friendly and easy place to have a meal

bamber · NZ · 2026-07-19

Beautiful classic hotel in a historic town

10.0

Russell is a great little town and the hotel is right in the middle. We were very pleased with our accommodations. Would definitely stay there again.

Eric · US · 2026-07-18

Good to know

Guests planning to arrive outside regular front desk hours are requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.

Children from 12 years old to 16 years old stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.