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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Kia ora, To you all at the Duke. Thank-you for a beautiful day of my son's wedding, David & Alison Walding. I'm overwhelmed by your generosity and staff, happy people and lots of love, a beautiful place to have a wedding 100%. The food was choice, nice & clean. My room the best, loved it. Thank-you so much for a beautiful day and wedding for my son his new bride. Thank-you from the bottom of my heart. Love to all, Kathy Walding
- David and Alison Walding 10th March 2018,
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