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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Russell Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
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View from property
Waterfront Room | Water view
On the stunning Russell Beach, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel combines luxury with eco-certified charm. Enjoy local cuisine at the beachfront restaurant, work out in the gym, or relax in a smoke-free space. With meeting rooms and tour assistance available, guests appreciate helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Fitness center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY582
CNY669 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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Waterfront Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterfront Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Small Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior King Balcony | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room Seaview | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room Seaview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Courtyard | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, Courtyard | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Courtyard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Waterfront Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterfront Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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 neighborhood

Map
35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell, 0255

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Bay of Islands. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Duke of Marlborough, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Built in 1827
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Duke of Marlborough - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.45 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 9429042359616

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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

Does The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Duke of Marlborough Hotel?

Yes, Duke of Marlborough offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and ocean views.

What's the area around The Duke of Marlborough Hotel like?

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is located near Russell Beach, just a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 4 minutes' walk from Russell Christ Church. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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