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4.7 out of 5

"Beautiful room with stunning water views from our private verandah. The spa bath was a lovely treat too! Classic and tasteful decor throughout tue h ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 27 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Russell awaits you at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel. You'll be within steps of Russell Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Russell Museum. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, Duke of Marlborough, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and a gym. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

Places within a short walk of this 4.5-star Russell hotel include Russell Christ Church and Tapeka Point.

Small Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$134* Per night/room 16 Apr. - 17 Apr.

Classic Room, Courtyard

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior King Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Waterfront Apartment

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room Seaview

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel ratings based on 128 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Everyone (58) Couples (54) Family (15)
5 out of 5
Beautiful room with stunning water views from our private verandah. The spa bath was a lovely treat too! Classic and tasteful decor throughout tue hotel gave a sense of nostalgia and opulent luxury. A very easy stroll to all of the village amenities. We only wished we had booked more than one nights accommodation.

Posted by on 27 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Beautiful location very friendly staff

Posted by on 20 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great iconic place with so much history. Super friendly staff and awesome food.

Posted by on 28 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Dec. 2023 by Jax

Thank you for the wonderful feedback..The Duke Team

5 out of 5
So glad we chose to stay at the Duke, great location, great room, great staff. We decided to stay an extra night

Posted by on 25 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Nov. 2023 by Jax

Thanks for the great review

5 out of 5
Great hotel. Great people. Very enjoyable stay

Posted by on 10 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Its an old historic property and very sensitively modernised. Very nice place to stay.

Posted by on 13 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Aug. 2023 by Jax

Hi Thank you for your lovely comments

5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
The Duke of Marlborough is an iconic hotel. It’s just perfection. The rooms, the food, the staff and the ambiance are all to be treasured.

Posted by on 29 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
Beautiful location. Great bed. Nice staff

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2023

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About the The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Location 35 The Strand, Russell, 0255

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Duke of Marlborough Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Colonial Russell hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1827
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers 38 accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • IPod dock
  • Plasma television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.00 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • Children stay free
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 1

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations 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®

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.