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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury waterfront hotel, walk to Russell Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
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Water view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM
The price is HK$612
HK$706 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

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35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255
  • Popular LocationRussell Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussell Christ Church4 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlagstaff Hill11 min walk
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)54 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

I loved my 4 night stay at The Duke. Staff were all welcoming, warm and helpful. Room was comfortable, clean and equippe...
Veronica
Nov 16, 2019
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Small Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Russell Christ Church and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Tapeka Point and Russell Beach 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.
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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
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬1 min walk

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 front desk safe, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, 2 meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • 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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Step-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 limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 35.00 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.45 per cent

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-authorise 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

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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

As of 18 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel on 23 Jun 2024 start from HK$612.49, 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 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?

Checkout 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.

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 683 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

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its "The Duke" an institution ! most amazing foods and just magic out look both in the morning and at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Stayed in a small room. Would be nice to have black out curtains.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and quiet. Close to all dining options and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rosamund

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a fine old building in a very pretty place. Our room was small..difficult to open our cases. It was unbearably hot despite the thermostat being turned down. We ate in the restaurant which has to be seen to be believed. The service and food were all good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect! Very sad to leave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Beautifully appointed rooms. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Superb location.

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with partner
A great place to stay when visiting Russell. Beautiful view, great position, lovely staff, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian and Kim

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