The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

The Duke of Marlborough’s Grand Ballroom boasts ornate ceilings, low hanging chandeliers, and polished wooden floor boards. Opening directly onto a sun filled deck overlooking the sea, the venue provides a place for guests to mingle, dine and dance. The Ballroom is filled with individually upholstered chairs seating up to 140 guests comfortably.

The Duke has an on-site wedding co-ordinator with experience in planning and delivering tailor made, personalised weddings to guarantee a truly memorable day. We manage all the detail in the lead up to, and on your wedding day. Providing support and assistance so you can enjoy your day without having to worry about the finer details.

With an award-winning restaurant The Duke offers exquisite cuisine, and exceptional service. Our wedding co-ordinators meet with the Bride & Groom to talk through our menu options, which showcase locally sourced seasonal produce, presenting a new take on classic favourites.

Being New Zealand’s first licensed hotel, we pride ourselves in having an extensive wine list offering 100 different wines, for you to make your wedding day selection from. We also offer a range from New Zealand’s finest boutique beers, from the tap or bottle, we have your beverage needs sorted.

The Duke can provide the total wedding experience, with 38 rooms, including a bridal suite, we have space to host you and your guests. There are different levels of accommodation ranging from stunning Waterfront Rooms with balconies, and views across the picturesque harbour, to Superior Rooms with an internal sundeck, and our convenient Classic Rooms. You, and your guests can enjoy 10% discount across their stay with us!

Our stunning garden area, off the side of the Ballroom, provides the perfect place for your wedding ceremony, looking out across the Russell Waterfront. Our garden is hand-planted with New Zealand Native plants and is home to a 150-year-old fig tree for ceremonies to take place under. We also have the Waterfront Deck, as a back-up option in bad weather.