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The Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property

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Staircase
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Street view
Billiards
Snack bar

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Wharf
    ‪7 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

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Double Room

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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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

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About this property

The Shakespeare Hotel

An attached winery, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, self parking, and an arcade/game room.
The Shakespeare Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Shakespeare Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sky Tower. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a winery are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace, and Library
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Sky Tower and 5 minutes by foot from SkyCity Casino
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/game room are also featured at The Shakespeare Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

Shakespeare Terrace - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 517 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No kettle to make a cuppa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was horribly dirty, like no one even vacuumed the floor in years. Beds were uncomfortable and broken, very cold, bright from the street lights and noise at night. Horrible experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice Margaret

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty old and needs a good refurbishing, the shower head and associated attachment to the shower wall was hanging on byva threadcwas not attached properly. I managed ok but it was a real challenge to stop it fallingboff tgexwall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They tried to over charge on the parking, even though its advertised cheaper....stairwell stank of urine,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good based on price. Bathroom is a bit cramped and had some noisy people upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Checking in was a bit difficult as you have to do it at the restaurant that is attached. This might be because it is the off season or because there are only a handful of rooms.
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the old building, but my room was on top floor and there was no lift, and there were no extra blankets provided so I was cold and there was a leaking cistern somewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chieh-Hsin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Walkable. Central.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A little noise from the karaoke bar
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We requested a Queen size bed and got a double bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Enis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi not reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Enis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a room converted from attic, room was very noisy from various fans on the roof.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location in Auckland CBD

Nice hotel above a brew pub so can get a bit noisy at night but not too bad. The building is historic so no elevator but the staff helped me with my bags. Many things within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The other options in town are way better value for money cheaper parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Heleena

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nettie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Shakespeare hotel

No one was there when I arrived. Doors all locked. Rang bell. Nothing. Luckily someone was coming out and we were able to store luggage. No hair dryer. I didn’t have right outlet converter. They did lend me one!!! Good location and close and walkable for sites!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Refused to offer a refund despite being unable to access the hotel to check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and dirty

While the staff were nice and very helpful , they were battling a building that is old, worn out, and dirty. I have a video of me opening my door with a credit card slipped into the gaping space in the door jamb. Not using the key! The air conditioner was always dripping on the bed and floor and soaked everything which is why it smelled like a swamp. The coffee pot has mold all inside it. Yuck. Cockroaches in bathroom. No lift up 3 flights. Location is fine but this is an old and running brewery pub downstairs. Smells like it. Keep the air conditioner off, open the windows and spray for bugs if you stay here. No paid parking either. Price was great though but we still left early. Not for normal travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025