About this property

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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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!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Dinner at the restaurant was exceptionally good, as well as the breakfast, very nicely presented. And the bar is a great place to have a drink!
  • Deirdre
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff made it special The food was excellent
  • Jonathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    super friendly staff and superb location. dining and drinks also great
  • Judith
    Australia Australia
    The view from my room with glimpses of the water was lovely. Comfy bed, nice room. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant is well worth a visit for the view, food and lovely staff.
  • Dean
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The food was excellent the room was great the location is awesome friendly staff love the old school feel of the whole place
  • Celia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, style and decor, bar downstairs, cleanliness, view of sea and balcony.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable and welcoming. Really nice bedrooms and ambience in the whole hotel
  • Jill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The whole vibe of the community. It is a special place to visit. Plenty of dining options, things to see and do.
  • Lauren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such a comfy bed, great staff and convenient location.
  • Lesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Meals were excellent. The only thing was the Television was very difficult to operate and no written instructions.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Duke of Marlborough
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

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.

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