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The Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers sip local wines at this charming Auckland hotel, where game nights around the billiards table create memorable evenings after city exploration.

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The Shakespeare Hotel in central Auckland combines comfort with character. Guests can taste wines at the attached winery, enjoy the arcade, or browse the library. With a restaurant and bar steps from Sky Tower, it's an ideal base for visitors wanting to relax after sightseeing.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 192
AED 221 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Shared kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Auckland Central Business District, a neighborhood in Auckland, The Shakespeare Hotel is in a shopping district and near a train station. Sky Tower is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Wharf and Sylvia Park Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park.
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61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rydges Auckland - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trivet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ding Dong Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Shakespeare Hotel

Hotel near Sky Tower
Located close to SkyCity Casino and Auckland Ferry Terminal, The Shakespeare Hotel provides an attached winery, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel offering a tasting room. The on-site restaurant, Shakespeare Terrace, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shakespeare Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 elevator

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Shakespeare Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at The Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Shakespeare Hotel located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sky Tower, SkyCity Casino, and Princes Wharf. University of Auckland and Auckland Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Daldy Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

The Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 508 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Melchora

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accommodating during check in time but I was disappointed with the rooms I was not expecting that it would look like that. No A/C only fan, room smells dusty I can feel like my asthma will triggered that's why I checked out after an hour of stay and booked for another hotel accomodation. I'm sorry the room is not recommendable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addison

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chieh-Hsin

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

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

8/10 Good

Owen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

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

Matt

Liked: Amenities
Kool location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place a little old fashioned but worth the price 100 percent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Shenee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was average for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Romina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Super friendly staff :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jo-Ann

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