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Classic Room, Courtyard
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Colonial hotel, walk to Russell Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

When you stay at The Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Russell Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Russell Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tapeka Point and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Russell Christ Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and irons/ironing boards.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Enjoy local cuisine at Duke of Marlborough, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

35 The Strand, Russell, 0255

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 38
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1827
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift door width (inches) - 35
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 90

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers 38 accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Plasma TV
  • iPod docking station
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Duke of Marlborough - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.00 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Children stay free

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.45 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Duke Marlborough Hotel
  • Duke Marlborough Hotel Russell
  • Duke Marlborough Russell
  • The Duke Of Marlborough
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Hotel
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Russell
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel Hotel Russell

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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