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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Front of property
Waterfront Room | Water view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 323
AED 374 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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

Superior King Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Small Room

Highlights

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

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

Waterfront Room

Highlights

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

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

Premium Room Seaview

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room, Courtyard

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Waterfront Apartment

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, Courtyard

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 1 min walk
  • Russell Christ Church - 4 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 11 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 28 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 31 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Luxury eco-certified 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
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • 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.

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

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Duke of Marlborough

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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
Duke Marlborough Russell
The Duke Of Marlborough
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Hotel
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Russell
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Hotel Russell

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duke of Marlborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

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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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 771 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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachfront property with an,amazing restaurants. Great experience with quaint rooms and artwork. Amazing little town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to place. I love the village and coastal location, so very peaceful! Staff, food and accommodation is always on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant - can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic historic hotel right in the waterfront. We had a suite overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in an Excellent location. The views are magnificent all the time and are part of the overall ambiance of the area. Wherever you sit for dinner or drinks you are immersed in the view of water, boats and people enjoying themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Beautiful historic hotel. Some small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Duke of Marlborough was everything we wanted. The room was well appointed, the bed comfortable and the shower amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant views and food were outstanding. I would definitely recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in a historic NZ location. Great stay had all around.

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place in NZ
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

We loved the decor and the excellent customer service and support from reception to the wait staff etc.,,,,,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous heritage hotel in a small town of historical dignitaries in Russell, with delightful ambience, harbour views and panache.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kudos to Duke staff
Great relaxing place to relax for a night,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, amazing food at the restaurant, friendly and helpful staff would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awesome historic hotel. Central location, great food, excellent service. Hard to fault really.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisl

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at the Duke, all the history, great staff, delicious food very consistent Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful and was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024