8.9avge. of 1523 reviewsThe Duke Of Marlborough
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Tennis court
- Free Wifi
- Free Parking
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The 19th-century Duke Hotel is located on the waterfront, overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands. It features a guest lounge, restaurant and bar and garden bar, as well as a gymnasium. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Situated in Russell town centre, The Duke of Marlborough is just 4 minutes walk from Russell Museum and the historic Pompallier House. Paihia is a 40-minute drive away.
The rooms feature modern decor with a traditional twist. Each room includes a refrigerator and a flatscreen TV. Some rooms offer a private balcony and bay views.
The Duke of Marlborough's restaurant offers a range of New Zealand favourites, including locally caught seafood. An extensive list of local wines is available at the waterfront House Bar.
Guests can relax in the cosy lounge, which features a fireplace. Local activities include dolphin watching, swimming and fishing. The hotel can arrange dry cleaning and luggage storage upon request.
Important Information
Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Check Info and AvailabilityThe Duke Of Marlborough - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at The Duke Of Marlborough, including;
- Apartment with Sea View
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Double Room
- King Room with Sea View
- Queen Room with Balcony
- Small Double Room
- Superior King Room
- Superior Queen Room
Small Double Room (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Suitable for a short stay and if you are travelling light, these small but cosy rooms feature a queen bed, en suite bathroom with a shower , flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access.
King Room with Sea View (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
These renovated waterfront rooms offer views to Paihia and Waitangi and overlook the Bay of Islands. Opening onto a balcony, these rooms feature a super-king size bed, en suite bathroom with shower over bath, sofa or leather armchairs, 50 inch Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access. Twin bedding configuration is also available.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Twin/Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This room offers views to Paihia and Waitangi and overlook the Bay of Islands. Opening onto a private balcony, this room features a super-king size bed, en suite bathroom with shower, sofa, flat screen TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access.
Superior Queen Room (Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
These superior rooms offer the use of a shared terrace for you to relax on. These renovated rooms feature a queen bed and single bed, en suite bathroom with a shower over bath, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access. Please note, these are not Seaview rooms.
Queen Room with Balcony (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
These bright rooms offer guests the use of a shared internal terrace to relax on. These rooms feature a queen bed, en suite bathroom with a shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access. Please note, these are not Seaview rooms.
Superior King Room (Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
These rooms open out to a Street Facing Balcony at the back of the Hotel, or a Shared Internal Terrace/Courtyard, they do not offer sea-views. These rooms have been decorated in keeping with the historic Duke of Marlborough Hotel and feature artwork by the iconic northland artist Lester Hall. Each room has a super king size bed, 39 inch Smart TV with satellite channels, en suite bathroom with a shower, a reading chair, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access. Twin bedding configuration is also available. Please note the balconies are a mix of internal and street facing. Please note, these are not Seaview rooms.
Apartment with Sea View (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This self-contained waterfront apartment is located directly next to the Duke of Marlborough Hotel, featuring a queen bed with cotton bedding, a kitchenette and en suite bathroom with a spa bath. Also included is a private entrance, flat screen TV and satellite channels.
Double Room (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
These bright rooms offer guests the perfect place to relax while experiencing everything Russell and the Bay of Islands has to offer. These rooms feature a queen or king bed, en suite bathroom with a shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea /coffee making facilities, refrigerator and complimentary WiFi access. Twin bedding configuration is also available.
The Duke Of Marlborough Useful Info
- 38 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 15:00 until 21:00
- Check Out from 00:00 to 10:00
Hotel Facilities
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Safety Protocols followed
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sanitization
- All tableware sanitized
Sports & Outdoors
- Beach
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
Travel & Transport
- Accessible parking
- Free Parking
- Tour Desk
Business & Internet
- Fax/photocopying
- Free Wifi
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Packed lunches
- Restaurant
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Wine/champagne
Children & Family
- Kid meals
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Key access
- Lift
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outside
- Beachfront
Hotel
- Non-smoking throughout
- Smoke alarms
- Lower bathroom sink
- Board games/puzzles
Rating and Reviews
The Duke Of Marlborough has been assigned a 4 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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