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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property
Russell Beach delivers island living with exceptional service and delicious meals in a place where travelers can stay true to their values

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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel, located on Russell Beach, blends luxury with eco-certified practices. Guests enjoy local dishes at the waterfront restaurant and a smoke-free environment. The hotel offers a gym, meeting spaces, and staff who arrange tours of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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Waterfront Room

Waterfront Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King Balcony

Superior King Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room Seaview

Premium Room Seaview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Courtyard

Superior Room, Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room, Courtyard

Classic Room, Courtyard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Waterfront Apartment

Waterfront Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Russell, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is in the historical district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tapeka Point and Russell Beach, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Russell Christ Church and Flagstaff Hill are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Russell travel guide
Map
35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a sunset
    Russell Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Christ Church featuring a church or cathedral
    Russell Christ Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Museum featuring street scenes
    Russell Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flagstaff Hill showing a bay or harbour and a lake or waterhole
    Flagstaff Hill
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Orange Frog
    27 min drive
  • Charlotte's Kitchen
    28 min drive
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    1 min walk
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    27 min drive
  • Mako Beach Bar
    26 min drive

About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Luxury hotel near Russell Beach
Located close to Russell Museum and Russell Christ Church, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a gym. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Duke of Marlborough, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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.

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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 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
  • 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 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
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

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)

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Duke of Marlborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel on Mar 29, 2026 start from CA $131, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Duke of Marlborough Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Beach, Russell Museum, and Russell Christ Church. Tapeka Point and Pompallier Mission are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 917 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve always wanted to stay at the Duke and very pleased I now have! Superb location and lovely room. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Cute hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbro

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and very memorable. Staff great. Wonderful birthday celebration with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aud

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

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and comfortable. Loved having a balcony and we enjoyed our meals at the restaurant. We love this area amd this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room in a handy location, perfect for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was very comfortable and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent large room right on the waterfront. Clean, fresh, light, in the centre of town. Comfy bed and nice sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, and bungalow we stayed in was lovely. Adjacent to hotel, room had jetted tub with shower plus kitchenette. Water front view was lively albeit 5 minute parking space in front for checkin sometimes had cars blocking our view. The restaurant dinner for sunset was lovely and food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff magnificient setting lo ely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ALEV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous and central to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
To see beach you had to look around the corner of the window. Our view was actually neighbouring properties roof. But room was clean, comfortable and we still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from the front bedrooms of the property are stunning.Food is excellent with good selection.Parking is good although it is at the back,of the property,across the road.However it seems to be secure. Overall we had a wonderful stay at the Duke of Marlborough.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
classic heritage hotel with a unique location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic charm, wonderful location, right on the waterfront, an icon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience. From the staff to the customer service, the exceptional food, and the comfortable rooms. Charming experience. Thank you, Richard, for the outstanding service, and hats off to the chef.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely spacious room comfortable bed , very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful decor, terrific service, food is stunning, people are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the vintage hotel decor, staff were very professional and helpful, and the location of the hotel is perfect for anyone visiting Russell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place

Fabulous accommodation in great location. Comfortable room with all the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025