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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Dear Ida, Bridget and all the team at the Duke, We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our wedding at the Duke in December. You exceeded our expectations and all our guests have raved about the food, setting, accommodation and staff. We are so grateful for all the effort you put into our special day. Thank-you also for the gifts that were waiting for us in our room on our wedding night. We will be back at the Duke many more times!!
- Lucy & Andrew Neill 16th December 2017,
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