Discover a charming boutique stay at the Duke Of Marlborough Hotel, nestled right on The Strand in beautiful Russell. This delightful spot in the captivating Bay of Islands offers guests comfortable accommodations complete with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and complimentary WiFi. Enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, and soak in breathtaking ocean views.
We had a fantastic time at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel. The room was immaculate, the views were beautiful, and the food was amazing. Anton and the team made us feel so welcome with their outstanding service and warm hospitality. It’s such a special place, and we can’t wait to come back. It would be a beautiful spot for our wedding. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a really special, memorable experience.
Perfect spot for couples. Lovely staff and amazing restaurant that lives up to the hype! Be sure to get a table outside, they provide blankets and have heaters for those chilly evenings. We had a bottom floor room, which was convenient to the parking, but a bit noisy. Free parking is huge. Right across from the passenger ferry, about a 10 min drive from the car ferry. Walkable to the entire town. Highly recommend a stay here and dinner for sure (need reservations).
We took our out of town guest up to Russell, and of course, had lunch at the Duke. What an absolutely memorable and wonderful experience! The menu was out of this world. The ambience so relaxing and inviting. most of all, Richard, was funny, a real spark and made sure we were all well looked after. Incredible customer experience. Thank you Richard. Highly recommend. I will ALWAYS stop in when in Russell.
A lovely relaxing one night of luxury......sheets, towels, pillows and beds. Amazing taps that were easy to work. The staff we dealt with were helpful and fun especially the lovely cleaner and cheeky waiter! I'll be back and thankyou, a superb hotel a stone's throw from home.
Attended a wedding late Aug 2026 - AMAZING service the staff were impeccable, timely, kept you topped up without being intrusive, well dressed and professional. Food was excellent. Venue perfect. So very relaxing being able to just pop down from your lovely room and head upstairs when partied out. I felt compelled to write this due to the impeccable service from the, clearly high standard well trained, hospo staff. I would highly recommend this for a wedding, a day visit, a weekend or night away. Tick.
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