The Duke Of Marlborough

8.7

Outstanding(1,525 Reviews)

Hotel in Northland

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

Tane Mahuta

40.9 mi

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Available Rooms

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 King or 2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 King or 1 Sofa • 312 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

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1 Double • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

The Duke Of Marlborough

$$$$

8.7

Outstanding(1,525 Reviews)

Hotel in Northland

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

Tane Mahuta

40.9 mi

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Available Rooms

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King or 2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King or 1 Sofa • 312 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.7

Outstanding(1,525 Reviews)

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9.0

Aug 2024

Great location, stylish old building

Beautiful location. Close to all facilities in town. Dedicated parking, all be it across the road. Bar and lounge area were nice with fireplace.

Our room was a little bit of an odd design with an elongated bathroom and a raised separate toilet. The room lacked places to sit with only one chair. A table with a couple of chairs would’ve been very convenient and could’ve easily fitted into that room. There was also an odd mix of furniture styles. Our balcony room opened out onto a shared outdoor space in the centre of the building with no views. The paintwork on the outdoor furniture and building all looked very tired and neglected, in need of some freshening up.

8.0

Jun 2024

Apart form the shower our stay was very good and would recommend to others.

The location and the room was very good. The bed was extremely comfortable.

The shower in the morning was terrible.. When you turned the water on for pressure the hand nozzle swung around and sprayed all over the shower curtain and the water hardly had the chill off as it was nearly cold. Because of this my wife did not take a shower much to her dismay.

10.0

May 2024

Un lugar histórico al que hay que ir

La ubicación y magia del lugar

10.0

May 2024

lovely

lovely meal at restaurant,

8.0

May 2024

comfortable, quiet and full of charm.

location and history.

nothing

8.0

Apr 2024

The Duke is the Statesman of Russell and didn't disappoint

The slow cooked lamb shoulder was amazing.i really liked how the hotel's history is woven into the Maori/Pakeha context. Staff were brilliant.

Our room opened onto a common internal courtyard, which was quite noisy from the extraction fans from tge kitchen (I think).

10.0

Dec 2023

Comfort and quality!

Dinner was delicious! Exceptional food.

There was nothing we didn't like about the accommodations. It was a wonderful hotel.

8.0

May 2023

Good place to stay

Great meal

Nothing

7.0

May 2023

Despite the balcony being a deck it was another great 24 hours in Russell

Staf were excellent, and let us check in at 2.15pm. The Duke's 3pm check-in is late compared to some motels we have stayed in, so this was appreciated.

We booked a queen room with a balcony. The balcony was a deck, with no privacy and the deck needed a clean. Balcony suggests privacy - just saying. $190 for a small queen room is average Value For Money. We also had an air con unit going outside our room quite loudly - we were in room 108 I think. We also discovered during a recent stay (on another occasion) that the key to the back door is a skeleton key for other rooms, after we accidentally opened a room by mistake We let reception know.

5.0

May 2023

Would definitely stay again, breakfast needs to be as good as the dinner option

Didn’t have breakfast due to a lack of options on the menu, average selection and found it difficult to find a staff member.

Rooms were really nice and dinner was great

7.0

May 2023

Beautiful, historic location

Beautiful, historic location with a great backstory. Great gym and close to nice cafes, walks and watersports

The food was mediocre.

8.0

May 2023

Great stay in a beautiful old hotel.

great location in Russell. Well maintained old hotel with excellent staff. Rooms are very small but comfortable. Food in the restaurant is good with lots of seating for chatting with friends. Parking is free and very convenient in a reserved lot across the street.

Rooms very small.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

All of it

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

The wonderful ladies at reception exceeded our expectations in terms of friendliness and helpfulness! When we were stuck without a ride to Omata estate they organised it so one of them dropped us off. We were absolutely delighted at this kind and totally unexpected gesture. You ladies made our trip!

The restaurant. The food was terrible, no other way of putting it. Very expensive- fine dining prices, for very average food. The price of the room was also a little disappointing. When I booked, I chose a Superior room for 2 people. It was tiny. Another member of our party booked the same room, but for 1 person and he was given a much larger room which made no sense.

8.0

Apr 2023

Classic hotel let down by its disappointing public areas.

Classic hotel located on the shore in historic Russell. Outstanding evening meal. Convenient parking across the road from the hotel.

The public areas bar, restaurant are a disappointment - we were here 30 years ago and the patio now seems to have become the focus for guest dining. Smart TV not available so no Netflix or TVNZ Plus.

9.0

Apr 2023

Very comfy and loved the stay

My first breakfast was a little cold and my eggs way undercook. Rest of time it was good

Slightly bigger portions of food otherwise had a lovely stay

7.0

Apr 2023

The stay was nice and the location was lovely.

We were in an internal courtyard facing double room which was fine. The staff were friendly. We were there for a family wedding and it was busy and they managed everything well.

The breakfast closing at 10.00am on a holiday weekend was odd - we ended up having to have breakfast outside both days. There was no privacy (our room faced an internal courtyard), as the curtains needed to be either open or shut - there was no film curtain which you could use to get light but still have some privacy.

6.0

Apr 2023

Wonderful hotel, historic, full of character and helpful, friendly staff

The Duke’s big breakfast was great!

Given it was a superior room the bed was tired, flat and uncomfortable

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Great, character accommodation in a beautiful spot.

Very difficult to order lunch as the bar code system didn't work.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Everything

Weather

10.0

Mar 2023

I would recommend it to my friends.

Location and historical interest.

parking

9.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Everything was beautiful and it’s such a special location! The food was outstanding highly recommend the shared lamb platter it was the best lamb we have ever had.

The only negative in the room was the air con is too loud and too strong and the shower head needs improving it was quite harsh

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Fabulous location and great staff

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Service was great, location was perfect!

Room was a little stuff but to be expected in the middle of summer

5.0

Jan 2023

a tired hotel. Time for a revamp with improved customer service.

location

room was very tired, meal service was poor.

8.0

Jan 2023

Extremely enjoyable stay other than bathroom fan issue.

location, history and restaurant staff service

Asked about bathroom fan being on 100%, reception said they would notify maintenance to look into issue. Heard nothing further with fan being on all night, affecting our sleep. very annoying as only issue with stay.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Northland?

The average price for a rental in Northland is $150 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Duke Of Marlborough. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Duke Of Marlborough pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Duke Of Marlborough?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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The Duke Of Marlborough

Hotel in Northland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Duke Of Marlborough

Hotel in Northland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Northland?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Duke Of Marlborough pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Duke Of Marlborough?

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