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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 has 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.

Round up your race-day crew 🥂 Tables of 10, bubbles on arrival, food throughout the day, live music, and the Melbourne C...
09/10/2026

Round up your race-day crew 🥂 Tables of 10, bubbles on arrival, food throughout the day, live music, and the Melbourne Cup live - there’s no better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon than trackside in Russell. Whether you’re backing a favourite or just here for a great time, we’ll see you there.

$85pp | 12:00pm - 5:30pm Tuesday 3 November

Link in bio or head to our website to learn more and book your spot!

Christmas Day at The Duke 🎄 This year, let someone else do the cooking. Gather your favourite people, and spend Christma...
04/10/2026

Christmas Day at The Duke 🎄 This year, let someone else do the cooking. Gather your favourite people, and spend Christmas evening by the waterfront in Russell - three courses, great company, and a setting that never gets old.

Doors open from 5:00pm. Adults $150 | Kids $75.

Bookings essential - Link in bio or head to our website to learn more and book your spot!

Dust off those hats 🎩 Melbourne Cup Day at The Duke is back - Tuesday 3 November, right on the Russell waterfront. Bubbl...
30/09/2026

Dust off those hats 🎩 Melbourne Cup Day at The Duke is back - Tuesday 3 November, right on the Russell waterfront. Bubbles on arrival, great food all afternoon, live music, entertainment, and all the Cup action live. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday.

$85pp | 12:00pm - 5:30pm

Link in bio to learn more or book your spot!

29/09/2026

NYE at The Duke 🥂 Where better to count down to midnight than New Zealand’s first licensed hotel? Live music from 5:00pm, live band on stage from 10:00pm, three courses on the waterfront, and a glass of bubbles to kick things off (late seating only).

Early seating from 5:00pm (Ă€ la carte) | Late seating from 7:30pm | From $175pp.

Bookings essential - Head to our website to learn more and book your spot: https://www.theduke.co.nz/events/new-years-eve/

25/09/2026

Woohoo!! We’re finalists for THREE categories in the WIANZ for 2026 🥂

Wedding Ceremony Venue – Boutique Hotel
Wedding Reception Venue – Boutique Hotel
Wedding Accommodation – Boutique Hotel

Fingers crossed, and a huge thank you to everyone involved!

24/09/2026

Not a bad stroll to dinner…

16/09/2026

The story behind “The Pink Dining Room” as it’s lovingly known. Head over to our YouTube to watch our first feature of Stories from The Duke, with the one and only TAKEN - the legendary NZ artist behind all of the pieces and details that bring the Duke and its history to life.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/-55w2YmuxEc

A few angles on one of our favourites right now. Our Kingfish sashimi. Swipe through, then book at the link in bio.
09/09/2026

A few angles on one of our favourites right now. Our Kingfish sashimi. Swipe through, then book at the link in bio.

Heads up! Our restaurant and bar be closed for lunch and dinner on Thursday 10th of September for a private function. Th...
07/09/2026

Heads up! Our restaurant and bar be closed for lunch and dinner on Thursday 10th of September for a private function. The hotel will be continue to be open as normal.

We'll be fully open again as usual with our standard opening hours on Friday 11th of September, and are continue be open fully from Monday to Wednesday.

Please message or email us directly with any questions or enquiries - thank you!

Swipe through the perfect evening → A red by the fire. A table set for you and your favourite people. There’s no better ...
03/09/2026

Swipe through the perfect evening → A red by the fire. A table set for you and your favourite people. There’s no better way to end a week. Book via link in bio.

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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