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The Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property

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A grand staircase with ornate railings and patterned carpet, leading to a landing with a chandelier and framed artwork.
A billiards table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, located at a busy urban intersection with a red umbrella and outdoor seating area.
Street view
Snack bar

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Shared kitchen

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sky Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Auckland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Wharf - 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

  • ‪Rydges Auckland - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trivet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ding Dong Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Shakespeare Hotel

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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Shakespeare Terrace

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1898
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shakespeare Hotel on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$68, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 97 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 542 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great to city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy quaint room. Great location. Excellent restaurant and bar
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

candice

Great staff and central location, it is located above a bar so just keep that in mind prior.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jinghe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, close to everything. The room is clean and comfortable, the A/C works fine and the staffs are friendly and helpful. The only issue to me is the Wi-Fi unstable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff warm and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old Hotel.Loved the stairs, reminds me of hotels in San Fransisco.Room was comfy.Shower had a problem with drainage.Staff were great and friendly, meal was super yummy.great place, would stay overnight again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Perfectly average rooms. Brilliant location. Friendly and accomodating staff. Great pub and restaurant below.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our group stayed in Auckland for an event. Overall, we all enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, 2 minute walk to Sky City and queen street. Check in was easy, all explained post booking. Friendly staff, and an in-house discount for guests was a nice touch. Had a great old style pub feel. Our rooms were clean, and had all the basics we needed. The building itself is pretty tired, and it does have old sash windows, so you may need ear plugs! Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

stewart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ok - noisy karoke bar underneath and lots of doof doof cars outside late at night
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The hotel was basic. Please keep in mind there is no proper front desk at this hotel. They might be able to store your luggage at 11:30am when the bar opens but besides that it’s strict 2pm check in. The staff were nice and did their best to help. I landed early and had to carry luggage around before check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
U get what u pay for
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just avoid this hotel, they are still not sure if they are running hotel or pub and you will notice in every single issue you will have
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

E J

Liked: Staff & service
Sheets dirty and tv not working upon arrival. Staff was apologetic, and corrected it the next day
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is maybe a 1 star hotel in a good location downtown. Lousy bed. See through bedding, wimpy pillows. Air conditioning worked, decent hot water. No elevator, so we had to walk up 3 flights of stairs. Cramped, low ceilings, especially trying to get into bed. Windows open to nasty roof area. Loud neighborhood at night with sirens, cars racing their engines, people yelling in the streets. Restaurant was actually pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great central location, beautiful historic building, perfect location for our stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Staff & service
Great food & beer in the pub. Brilliant location. Accommodation well past its best, but good vibe. WOuld stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly but hiking up 4 floors to get to my room was pretty horrible with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Garth

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean affordable friendly good location
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan Jaap

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, slightly outdated facilities but at the same time characteristic. Very nice staff and the combination of hotel with restaurant and pub is nice if you don't mind the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Amenities
Kool location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub with basic rooms above
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022