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      Duke of Marlborough Hotel

      1,069 Reviews
      #1 of 8 Hotels in Russell
      35 The Strand, Russell 0255, New Zealand
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      4.5
      1,069 reviews
      • Excellent65%
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      • Average6%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible1%
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      Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
      Escape

      Back after three and a half year. This time without the kids. Room 17 double bed with extra single bed. (Single bed not required)Bathroom newly done up. Well looked after from check in to having dinner. Enjoyed good food for dinner. Pork belly for the...More

      Thank Eugene B
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Awesome Dinner

      I have been to the 'Duke' many times before and I continue to not be disappointed. I went for dinner on a cold winters night with a large group (8) for dinner. We booked about 10days in advance so we're disappointed when we arrived to...More

      Thank KiwiBrendon
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Perfect anniversary dinner

      Russell in late September has a lot of places with the "closed for the winter" sign up and while the Duke was undergoing renovations on the outside, it was very much open of business in the inside. We made a booking firstly for 7pm then...More

      Thank Trish W
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Lovely Hotel in a Great Location!!!

      We loved our stay here and the small town of Russell. We arrived after 26 hours of traveling from the US and were greeted warmly by the desk staff who showed us our room on the back of the hotel. Very nicely appointed with a...More

      1  Thank Richard D
      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      The absolute best of Kororāreka

      I love the Duke, I love the food, I love the staff, I love the atmosphere. This place soothes my soul, and that's why I keep going back. It's not a 'place to eat' - it's an experience. Don't have a budget when you go...More

      1  Thank JDC233
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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Restaurant
      • Free Parking
      • Beachfront
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Breakfast included
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Breakfast included
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Banquet Room
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      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
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      • Price range
      • US$90 - US$186 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Hotel Style
      • #1 Family Hotel in Russell
      • #1 Luxury Hotel in Russell
      • #2 Romantic Hotel in Russell
      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 26
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      • Duke Of Marlborough Russell
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      31 July 2017|
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      Response from Jack B | Reviewed this property |
      at the Hotel it is limited, but yes there is plenty of parking in the streets. that of course depends on the season! In the main holiday times it may be a bit harder to find the parking, but there is still plenty, maybe in... More
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      "Our room on the 2nd floor had a small outdoor patio. Quite nice."
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      "Try and get a sea view!!"
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      "Sorry we only had a drink in the bar"
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      "Room 2, front of hotel with lovely views.Can watch the ferries and cruise ships come and go"
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