Welcome to The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - refreshing rascals and reprobates since 1827. The Duke situated on the waterfront in Russell is a hotel steeped in history and intrigue. Located in the beautiful Bay of Islands the Duke of Marlborough Hotel with its award winning restaurant and 4 star accommodation is a great base to explore Russell and the Bay of Islands and all it has to offer. Take a tour by clicking here
Weddings
The Duke offers a unique wedding destination where you can experience the historic charm of New Zealand’s first licensed hotel.
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Gallery
They say a picture paints a thousand words and this is certainly true for The Duke, Russell and the Bay of Islands. Click below to browse our Gallery.
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Our History
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel has a history dating back to 1827 starting its life as an unlicensed 'grog shop' owned by an ex-convict turned good.
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What our customers say
We had our wedding at the Duke and found the service was exceptional. Staff were easy to deal with and made every effort to assist us in having the best day possible. The food was great, with guests having a choice of menu options. Our room was lovely with wonderful views of the water. Breakfast on the Sunday morning was great too. We will stay again for sure. Anita & Joshua
- Anita & Joshua, Saturday 27th May 2017
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