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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
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 176
AED 203 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Room options

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

Triple Room

  • 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

  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 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

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 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. Visit our Auckland travel guide
Map
61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower
    Sky Tower
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SkyCity Casino
    SkyCity Casino
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clock tower at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
    University of Auckland
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.
    Princes Wharf
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    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
  • Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Trivet
    2 min walk
  • The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel
    1 min walk
  • 1947 Eatery
    2 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, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • 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 does it cost to stay at The Shakespeare Hotel?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shakespeare Hotel on 28 April 2026 start from AED 176, excluding 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.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 96 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 534 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Hartmut

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das einzig gute an diesem Hotel ist die Lage in der Albert Street. Kein Aufzug ( Koffer müssen allein in die 3 Etage geschleppt werden ).Zimmer wurden nur 1 mal während des mehrtägigen Aufenthaltes gemacht. Toilettendeckel gerissen, Wasserabfluss Dusche defekt,etc
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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

Aaron

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

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rather think the Shakespeare hotel is relying on the building having been designated to be of historical interest. Yes, the staircase, as seen in the description of the hotel, is lovely, well would be if it was varnished once in a while, the carpet is worn and very grubby. Our room should have been spectacular, having twin aspects, but only one out of 3 windows could be seen through, due to broken (not recently I would suggest) blinds. We could not keep the sash windows open as the bolts to enable this, were bent and unusable. The wash hand basin had an impressive crack in it. On check in. I was told a 300$NZ, bond (larger than most) would be held on my card against my damaging the room during my stay. Obviously I took photographs and spoke to the man behind the bar of the very busy pub,(there is no reception). He tried to persuade me it was because the building was old and repairs difficult to facilitate and took time to fix. I pointed out that this was damage, buy not MY damage. The bar and restaurant were both extremely busy during our stay, so I couldn't help wonder why the hotel part was so run down. It was very local, close to the harbour and the Intercity buses.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

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

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

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

Frank

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

8/10 Good

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

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

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
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

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chieh-Hsin

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

2/10 Terrible

ikumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I should have booked another hotel. They didn't clean my room even once during my five day stay. How terrible!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025