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Shakespeare Motel

4.0 star property
Suburban motel in Mackay with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
One-Bedroom Family Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Dual Queen - Upstairs | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Executive Queen Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One-Bedroom Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive King, Ground Floor | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive King, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room - Upstairs | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One-Bedroom Family Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Dual Queen - Upstairs | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dual Queen - Upstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
309 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caneland Central - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mackay Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 5 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Austral Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grazing Goat Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Motel

Upscale motel near the bay
Shakespeare Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shakespeare Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 0-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within the same city as the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shakespeare Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shakespeare Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shakespeare Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Shakespeare Motel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Jubilee Park and Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre. Artspace Mackay and Caneland Central are also within 15 minutes.

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Shakespeare Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 339 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and fantastic people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport. Has shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Becca

Liked: Staff & service
New Manager is nice and the location is pretty decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and close to cbd
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and such reasonable rates
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a clean quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property is near to different places and the staff is absolutely kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to business centre if you want to get around by foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Convient close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfotable accommodation in a convenient and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful with places to eat nearby. Not on main highway so not as noisy as some but still on a main thoroughfare. Comfy bed. Only stayed while travelling through overnight and was pleased I did.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay at highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a little dated but very clean, staff were helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Good value

Great room in a motel that has clearly been upgraded recently. The front desk People were very helpful, friendly and competent. Quiet and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jem Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very obliging and helpful Managers. Good location - walking distance to main shops / restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Feng Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and clean. The location is convenient with eateries, groceries and shopping mall near by. Some facilities in the room are a bit dated such as kettle, toaster and water shower. Also saw some tiny ants on the table in bed room and toilet.

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here, the staff are always very nice And caring. The rooms are big but not particularly modern. It’s a comfortable quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Comforatble, spacious, convenient

Very spacious spa room, kitchenette, very comfortable, close to restaurants and shops. Noisier than erxpected on busy road but most Mackay motels have same issue. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here whenever I come into Mackay and have since it was built. It started to look shabby but with the new management the place is slowly returning to its old glory thanks to the management
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly and great service every time I stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023