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The Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a winery, a quick walk to Sky Tower
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Staircase
Terrace/patio
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Queen Street Shopping District
    2 min walk
  • Sky Tower
    4 min walk
  • SkyCity Casino
    5 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Shared kitchen

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
ibis Budget Auckland Central
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Laundry
Housekeeping
3.6 out of 5, Good, (1009)
The price is AU$121
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
ibis Budget Auckland Central

About the area

Auckland

The Shakespeare Hotel puts you in the heart of Auckland, within just a 10-minute stroll of Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. Highlights at this hotel include a winery, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Shakespeare Terrace, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Auckland Central Business District hotel include Princes Wharf and University of Auckland.

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Auckland - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 8 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Auckland - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ichiban Yakatori Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Shakespeare Hotel

Hotel with a winery, a quick walk to Sky Tower
A winery is on site. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at The Shakespeare Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1898
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Shakespeare Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (NZD 30 per day); reservations required
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shakespeare Terrace

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1898
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 30 per day(164 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Shakespeare Brewery
Shakespeare Brewery Auckland
Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery
Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery Auckland
Shakespeare Hotel Auckland
Shakespeare Hotel
Shakespeare Auckland
The Shakespeare Hotel Brewery
The Shakespeare Hotel Hotel
The Shakespeare Hotel Auckland
The Shakespeare Hotel Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shakespeare Hotel?

The Shakespeare Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shakespeare Hotel?

As of 19 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shakespeare Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$114.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Shakespeare Hotel?

Yep, The Shakespeare Hotel has a secured covered self car park for NZD 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Shakespeare Hotel?

The closest beach to The Shakespeare Hotel is Takapuna Beach (6.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shakespeare Hotel?

No, The Shakespeare Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Shakespeare Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shakespeare Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 460 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jo-Ann

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfortable but getting a bit tired. Room needs a good paint. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gustav

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirt, mold in the shower, very noisy, parking is not included and an extra $50, there no reception and you have wait for drunks at the bar get the key from the bartender. Would not recommend it at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Climbing
Good cost effective clean and comfy stay. Four flights of stairs, so I hope you like climbing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharee

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I loved the hotel. There were a few small things that were a bit of an issue but everything was perfect. The staff were nice and made check in easy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sriram

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
you have options for the same price.
Auckland was the last leg of our trip and this was the worst hotel we stayed. Our room was more like an attic and I hit my head against low beams multiple times. The room was not completely cleaned, and the carpet must be as old as the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and an iconic building
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely old pub. Our room was on the third floor up six flights of steps with a heavy suitcase we are in our 60’s the staff didn’t offer to help. Food and beer was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Medadane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I had read the reviews before booking, so I was aware of what I might be in for. However, I found the check in quite helpful – there was an issue in the bathroom which staff apologised profusely for and as they were booked out he would have preferred to give me another room, but this understandably wasn’t possible. I arrived quite late, but this wasn’t an issue. It was conveniently located to my workshop and the room was lovely enough for the price. Unfortunately the shower was quite dirty but the room was nice and clean. The only other issue was a loud, drunk person outside in the hallway, but this wasn’t the hotels fault and thankfully it didn’t go on for too long. ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Balakrishna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no lift. We were in third floor, 4th including the pub below. We were climbing 67 steps twice a day. Not recommended if you have a big luggage. We stayed there for 3 nights. Noisy. Building was shaking when a bus passing by. Unhygienic to obtain a water from the toilet basin to make a hot drink. That’s what you get in the room. Mould on the bathroom and smell of urine, looks like it has not been cleaned and vacuumed for months. Nobody cleaned the room for first day. We spoke to the manager/ the staff who served us during check in and he said it will be only cleaned after the second night. Nobody came to clean at all. So we used the wet damp towel for 3 days. Broken light shade cover on the hallway exposing the light bulb. Small room, It’s a shame because the building looks nice outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
It is a great concept Brewery, Restaurant and Hotel. It is centrally located and can walk to alot ie: Bay Harbor,Museums, Sky tower, food, and public transit options. They do not have a front desk. So don't get in earlier than said check in. The room I was is could use an upgrade. But it had what I needed a bed and shower. And when I asked for a hair dryer I forgot mine. They let me borrow one.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Javad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not a place for proper people to stay. It stings and filthy. No private bathroom or shower. Complete ripoff. Won’t trust to Expedia antif I don’t get my full refund because I had to leave the place to find somewhere to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price and location were awesome. The place is very old and you get what you pay for. Also, the parking nearby is pretty expensive. You’re better off staying here if you don’t have a car, want to save some money and be the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Guihua

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rhys

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was at the top of 3 flights of stairs. It was pokey and dirty. No remote for tv. The bed was on the floor, with no legs so u didn't hit your head on the ceiling. G.M was rude and they promise to return our $300.00 bond the next morning but didn't. We rang to follow-up and were told, 'sorry our G.M is off today'. Very disappointing. Don't waste your money here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Elisabetta

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay above a bar and very close to everything in the city

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to remind them about deposit refund :(
A hell of a palaver trying to get into the room. Required ID - but only a passport or NZ Drivers Licence - of which I had neither on me. Asked for $300 deposit (after we had paid for the stay) promising to refund this if it wasn't needed. 2 weeks later, after emailing the hotel, they said 'oh thanks for the reminder'. Very poor. How many folk don't 'remind' them? Room very pokey. Parking was $40/day. Not $30 as advertised. Not going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023