The Duke of Marlborough

The Duke of Marlborough 38 Rooms 100 Wines 30 Beers 1 Great Menu. Refreshing Rascals and Reprobates since 1827
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Founded in 1827, the Duke of Marlborough Hotel is engraved in history books on account of it being New Zealand's oldest hotel and pub establishment. It still retains an Old British charm and this permeates through its service and rooms. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is located in the Far North of the North Island in Russell. The hotel is a three levelled accommodation consisting of 26 rooms and ha

s four different types of room options Small room, Standard Room, Sundeck room and Waterfront room. The Waterfront rooms are newly refurbished and the Waitangi Grounds and Paihia can be seen across the sea. Complimentary continental breakfast is served to guests in the morning. The in-house restaurant at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel primarily uses local ingredients especially freshly caught seafood including crayfish and Orongo bay oysters. The Bar has an assortment of New Zealand wines and local beer that can satisfy the most discriminating taste. You can also catch up with latest sports at the bar's theatre sized Plasma TV.

11/06/2026

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Simple and seasonal. Our market fish comes pan-fried, with tartar crema, pea purée, on a fried potato. On the menu now a...
06/06/2026

Simple and seasonal. Our market fish comes pan-fried, with tartar crema, pea purée, on a fried potato. On the menu now at The Duke.

It’s on again - can’t wait
04/06/2026

It’s on again - can’t wait

Rugby for Life is proud to host the New Zealand Parliamentary Rugby Team in Russell for the second year running. Members of Parliament, All Black legends and respected media personalities will share the pitch with the RFL Invitational team for a free community day in the Bay of Islands. 

29/05/2026

Postcards from Russell 🇳🇿

27/05/2026

Have you tried our Autumn menu yet? Seasonal dishes, slow-cooked flavours, and more than a few with hāngī roasted vegetables featuring throughout. This is the one worth heading north for, link in bio to book your table.

25/05/2026

This is your excuse to stay a little longer. Russell is better when you’re not rushing. This autumn and winter, stay 3 nights and only pay for 2 — Sunday to Thursday, May through August. Selected room types, subject to availability.

19/05/2026

A kiwi spin on a classic Chinese pork bun - meet our Pāua bun.

The Bay of Islands in the off-season. Fewer crowds, golden light, and the kind of pace that reminds you what a holiday i...
17/05/2026

The Bay of Islands in the off-season. Fewer crowds, golden light, and the kind of pace that reminds you what a holiday is supposed to feel like.

Here’s how we’d spend it - with your adventure based right here at The Duke 🍂

Make this happen with our Stay Three Pay Two deal, now available on our website.

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14/05/2026

“This is where the magic happens” - If you couldn’t tell, Uma gets pretty excited about our Hāngī.

12/05/2026

The worst part of any trip north - especially when it looks like this ☀️

Address

35 The Strand
Russell
0202

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10:30pm

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