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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To All the staff of the Duke, On behalf of Scott and Charlotte, as well as all the guests whom attended their wedding on Saturday 15th February 2020, we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to everyone at the hotel who helped make the day so memorable. We would like to make a special mention regarding Ida, as she went above and beyond to help make Scott and Charlotte's day special. All the guests have since commented how amazing the venue was including the quality of food and the overall level of service. Without any doubt, we will most certainly recommend the Duke of Marlborough to others. many Thanks, The Flanagan Family
- Charlotte & Scott 15th February 2020,
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