Iconic Bay of Islands Hotel Accommodation and Dining in Russell
Refreshing Rascals and Reprobates since 1827. Located on the waterfront of Russell in the Bay of Islands, the Duke of Marlborough Hotel offers an outstanding restaurant, accommodation and event venue. Holding New Zealand's first liquor licence, this historical beauty has been lovingly restored and offers her visitors a great place to relax, unwind and watch the world go by. Take a virtual tour by clicking here
Come and visit us in Russell - stay for lunch, stay for dinner or stay the night.
Accommodation
If you're choosing accommodation in Russell then you can't go past the Duke! A historical landmark with an amazing restaurant - a great base for exploring the Bay of Islands.
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Eat & Drink
Located right on the waterfront in Russell with a menu showcasing the best of locally sourced seasonal produce and presenting a new take on the classic favourites.
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Weddings, Conferences, & Functions
Our on-site co-ordinators will be on hand to help you throughout the planning, and delivery of your Bay of Islands Wedding, Conference, or Function!
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Things To Do
The Bay of Islands has a wide range of things to do and sights to see. From the historical to the hair raising you won't be disappointed and The Duke is a great base to see all the Bay has to offer.
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It's not all beaches and sunsets here in the Bay of Islands - we are lucky enough to have many different events and festivals running throughout the year. Click here for further information.
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The Duke of Marlborough boasts various spaces for you and your group to enjoy different Private Dining options, including The Deck overlooking The Bay, The Ballroom, or The Dutchess Room.
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To Ida, Ellie and The Duke, we would both like to say a huge thank you for making everything about our special day so easy and wonderful! From the hotel rooms, to the ballroom set up, to the friendly helpful staff, right down to the special touches in our bridal suite, everything was just perfect. I had no clue where to start planning this but Ida you made everything just so easy and fun. All of you at the Duke should be very proud that you can continuously run weddings so smoothly and in such a professional manner, every single one of our guests raved about how great the food and the service was. Russell is such a magical place to get married, we are so happy we chose such a beautiful location to share our day with our family and friends. We are looking forward to coming back on our anniversary, Ida we can't wait for our espresso martini catch up soon!
- David and Alison Walding 10th March 2018,
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