Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Refreshing Rascals and Reprobates since 1827. Located on the waterfront of Russell in the Bay of Islands, the Duke of Marlborough Hotel is a 19th-century historical landmark holding New Zealand’s first liquor licence. This beautifully restored Colonial-style hotel offers an outstanding restaurant, accommodation and event venue. Situated in Russell town centre, the Duke is just steps from Russell Beach and a 4-minute walk from Russell Museum, providing a great place to relax, unwind and watch the world go by.

Accommodation Options

The hotel offers 38 guestrooms with various accommodation options:

• Premium Waterfront Rooms – Recently renovated rooms with private balconies and stunning views overlooking the magnificent Bay of Islands to Paihia and Waitangi Treaty Grounds, featuring super-king bed or 2 king singles
• Waterfront Suite – Opening onto a private balcony with bay views, featuring super-king bed, sofa, and ensuite bathroom with shower
• Waterfront Apartment (The Bungalow) – Self-contained one-bedroom apartment with queen bed, kitchenette, ensuite bathroom with spa, private entrance, and double sofa bed
• Superior Rooms – Newly built rooms with shared deck or street-facing balcony, featuring super-king bed
• Superior Room with Single – More spacious rooms with queen bed and single bed, access to shared deck
• Classic Rooms – Refreshing and bright rooms opening onto a shared internal courtyard, featuring queen bed
• Small Rooms – Compact but cosy budget-friendly rooms with queen bed, perfect for short stays

All rooms feature:

• Queen, king or super-king beds with quality linen
• Private ensuite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries (some with spa bath)
• Flat-screen TV with Sky TV/satellite programming
• Refrigerator
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Air conditioning
• Iron and ironing board
• iPod docking station
• Free WiFi
• Modern décor with traditional twist

Guest Facilities

• Duke of Marlborough Restaurant – Award-winning on-site restaurant with beachfront location, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with locally sourced seasonal Northland produce and locally caught seafood
• House Bar – Waterfront bar with extensive list of local wines and drinks
• Garden Bar – Outdoor bar area
• Guest lounge with fireplace
• Gymnasium/fitness center (free access for guests)
• Garden
• 24-hour front desk
• Meeting rooms and conference facilities (2 meeting rooms)
• Banquet room
• The Deck – Private dining space overlooking the Bay
• The Ballroom – Function space
• The Dutchess Room – Private dining room
• Tour desk and tour/ticket assistance
• Wedding services and on-site wedding coordinators
• Luggage storage
• Dry cleaning service
• Safe deposit box at front desk
• Elevator
• Free off-site self parking
• Free WiFi throughout property
• Bed and breakfast rates available
• Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award participant
• LGBTQ+ friendly

Location & Nearby Attractions

• Russell Beach – Steps away (on the waterfront)
• Russell Museum – 4-minute walk
• Christ Church – 0.2 miles (5-minute walk)
• Pompallier Mission and Printery – 0.2 miles (walking distance)
• Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve – 0.4 miles (19-minute walk)
• Tapeka Point – 0.2 miles
• Russell village centre – On location (0.09 miles from centre)
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds – 2.3 miles
• Paihia – 10-minute ferry ride
• Bay of Islands Airport – 50 minutes’ drive