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The Shakespeare Hotel

Property class: 3

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A grand staircase with ornate railings and patterned carpet, leading to a landing with a chandelier and framed artwork. - The Shakespeare Hotel (Auckland)
A historic building with a Shakespeare Hotel and Brewery sign, a church steeple in the background, and a street with cars and pedestrians. - The Shakespeare Hotel (Auckland)
A billiards table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items. - The Shakespeare Hotel (Auckland)
A modern hotel with a glass facade, located at a busy urban intersection with a red umbrella and outdoor seating area. - The Shakespeare Hotel (Auckland)
A bar with a sign reading "THE BREWERY" and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. - The Shakespeare Hotel (Auckland)
Located close to Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino, 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. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a red accent pillow, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture frame, and a ceiling light.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hallway with a chandelier, a framed picture, and a door leading to a kitchen.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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
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61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with a prominent tower, various buildings, and a waterfront.
    Sky Tower
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent tower, traffic lights, and buildings.
    SkyCity Casino
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with a tall tower and a clock, surrounded by lush green trees.
    University of Auckland
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A marina with boats, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.
    Princes Wharf
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen Street Shopping District
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Te Waihorotiu Station
    4 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop
    10 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trivet
    2 min walk
  • The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Ding Dong Lounge
    1 min walk
  • 1947 Eatery
    2 min walk
  • Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar
    2 min walk

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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

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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

Property class

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

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. Te Waihorotiu Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 10 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. 100 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 550 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Staff & service
The room was tired, a lick of paint wouldn't go amiss. No hot water in the hand basin or shower. Food & drink was good. Staff were obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never checked into a hotel at a bar before and the staff were not rude, but also not helpful. Rooms were old and small but bed was comfortable. Lacked hand towels and the kettle was not usable. Food at the restaurant was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Keizo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a wonderful hotel that I would like to visit again. The staff were very kind to me even though I didn't speak much English.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I loved the hotel. There were a few small things that were a bit of an issue but everything was perfect. The staff were nice and made check in easy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

solangie

Liked: Staff & service
There was an excellent service but the didn't clean the room while we were there but the food and the bar are excellent and with a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Climbing

Good cost effective clean and comfy stay. Four flights of stairs, so I hope you like climbing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely old pub. Our room was on the third floor up six flights of steps with a heavy suitcase we are in our 60’s the staff didn’t offer to help. Food and beer was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic tavern is well-preserved and well run. My partner & I stayed in-house but had our meals in the bar downstairs and enjoyed the boutique beer/cider. The atmosphere is relaxing & the meals well-presented and very enjoyable. The staff were very welcoming and helpful with any enquiries. The ladies toilet was the only disappointment: it is in dire need of a makeover as it was pretty old, messy & needing some repairs in the walls, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lurcelle

Liked: Staff & service
Courteous staff. No elevator is the main negative concern, but the staff were very helpful in assisting us to carry our luggage up to the 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, small but clean room, handy to Sky City bus depot for Intercity & airport. Bar & food on site. Be aware there is no lift if you have heavy luggage and are in a 3rd floor room (storage lockers available at bus depot).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price and location were awesome. The place is very old and you get what you pay for. Also, the parking nearby is pretty expensive. You’re better off staying here if you don’t have a car, want to save some money and be the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric Allen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shakespeare is very much a funky "character hotel", and it's 100+ year history shows in good and less so ways. Anyone who has stayed in Paris knows what a 4 storey walk up is like - all those stairs can be a challenge, especially with luggage. But the "vibe" is very cool, and it's all the old architectural details that make it such a unique experience. The excellent in-house kitchen and brewery made for very good dinners and tasty beers, and thestaff were nice, especially manager(?), Siddartha, was friendly and efficient, helping us with parking arrangements and guest discounts on meals. Our 2 rooms on the top floor were acceptable, but not great. Carpets and showers were in need of a deep clean (and one shower had drain issues), and there was nowhere to hang jackets or clothes (although 2 hangers provided on door knob), and only one had a chair to sit on. But sheets were clean, beds comfy, and the small fridges did their job. But the price was reasonable, especially for the CBD location - within walking distance of shops, Weta, the art museum, harbour etc. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026