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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

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1. The Hotel facade overlooking Russell Harbour2. The waterfront verandah3. The view from the water4. Waterfront Suite5. Waterfront Suite6. Waterfront Room7. Superior Room8. The Self Contained Waterfront Unit9. Dining by the waterfront10. Fine dining at the Duke11. The Lounge at The Duke12. Weddings at The Duke

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

35 The Strand
Russell BAY OF ISLANDS
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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel holds the first hotel licence in New Zealand. History and Romance meet in the most spectacular setting in the awesome Bay of Islands. Right on the waterfront, it offers the discerning traveller 6 luxury suites with Bay views as well as 20 beautifully appointed rooms overlooking Russell.

Regarded for the high quality of its dining, the hotel boasts two restaurants and one bar to accommodate all budgets. The Duke has been extensively refurbished in 2003.

The hotel does not accept amex or diners.
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Non-smoking floors
  • Restaurant/s
  • Tennis court
  • The hotel does not accept American Express or Diners.
  • Tour desk

Waterfront Special

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Large rooms overlooking the bay with superking bed. Large flat screen TV, double bath, tea and coffee making facilities.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 double
or

2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower over bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Waterfront Suite

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This Large Suite is on the first floor overlooking The Strand & Russell's sparkling waterfront with a Super King Bed & Living Room with Sofabed. Separate toilet & Bath.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $30.00. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King & 1 Sofa Bed
or

1 Sofa Bed & 2 Singles
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower over bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Superior Special

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Superior room over looking the hills or Russell with shower ensuite, Flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Queen bed or Queen and Single on request.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 double
or

1 double and 1 single
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Superior Room

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Our Superior Rooms all come with Ensuites with shower facilities & overlook Russell Township.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $30.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 Queen
or

1 Queen & 1 Single
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Standard Room

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Our Standard Rooms overlook Russell or the hills. Double Beds only. Max 2 adults or 1 adult & 1 child. The Standard Rooms come with a Shower Ensuite.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 Double
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

 
Check In 1400hrs
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There The Duke is located in Russell.

From Auckland - take state highway 1 to Whangarei. From there, follow direction (north) Kawakawa. From there, follow direction Russell/Paihia/Bay of Islands. At Opua, turn right to the car ferry (available until 10pm).

From car ferry landing, Russell is 10 minutes away. The hotel's entrance is on the waterfront.

Alternatively, the old Russell road from 20km after Whangarei on the right is a beautiful scenic recently tarred road (1/2 hr more). Or from Paihia (buses from Auckland direct) by passenger ferry every 20 minutes until 10pm.
Parking Complimentary on site parking available on first in first serve basis
Things To Do Dolphin tours
Cape Brett tours
Fishing charters
Big game fishing
Sailing / windsurfing / kitesurfing
Parasailing
Boat rental
Museums and historic places
Waitangi Treaty House
Jetski
Golf
Tennis
Horse riding
Trekking / mountain biking
Cape Reinga tours
Kauri Forest tours
Isolated white-sand beaches and islands
Sky diving
Helicopter and plane excursions
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