The Duke Of Marlborough

The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel in Northland

About this hotel

Located in Northland, this charming hotel for $205 per night is a great option for your next break. 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 / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

Tane Mahuta

40.86 miles

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Duke Of Marlborough

4.3

Excellent(1,475 Reviews)

Hotel in Northland

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

Tane Mahuta

40.86 miles

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(1,475 Reviews)

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The bar

Size of room

9.0

Oct 2022

Spotlight on "The Duke" - Russell

The Duke is a well restored heritage hotel and accommodation of the era. Whilst being modernised it retains and oozes charm with a majority of its original features remaining. This place packs a punch with its colourful background and back-stories. Represented through art and artefacts throughout the common areas. My room was large, well furnished and comfortable, looking directly out to the beachfront, with a private balcony. The lush Pohutakawa coastal trees, and the lapping of the waves on the beach...setting the scene. All well equipped and provided for. It is not a high-end super niche boutique place to stay. Rather well appointed, comfortable and welcoming - whilst being a boutique stay. The Russell / Kororareka area is steeped in history of first European settlement, the significance of the interactions and engagement with local Maori. And the pathway taken to what became New Zealand / Aotearoa

There was nothing I didnt like here. You are staying in a historical icon, it is old. Remember that when you may hear the odd conversation or person passing your room.

8.0

Oct 2022

enjoyed our stay and had a lovely dinner

quaint and old fashioned and iconic

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Northland is $144 per night. This rental is $61 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 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.

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The Duke Of Marlborough

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

The Duke Of Marlborough

Hotel in Northland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Northland

Nearby attractions

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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