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The Shakespeare Hotel

Waitakere, Auckland

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 646 m to Albert Park and 1.1 km to Victoria Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 572 m to 360 Discovery Cruise and 2.6 km to Penny Whiting Sailing School

Near shopping centersOnly 29 m to DFS Galleria Auckland and 202 m to Queen Street Shopping District

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 576 m to Auckland Britomart Station and 593 m to Auckland Ferry Terminal

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 1.9 km to Auckland City Hospital

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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3.1/5

OkayFrom 100 reviews

5.0/519 Feb 2026

candice

Great staff and central location, it is located above a bar so just keep that in mind prior.

5.0/515 Feb 2026

Hudson

Great staff

5.0/57 Sep 2025

Johannes • Solo Trip

No kettle to make a cuppa

5.0/51 Jul 2025

Chieh-Hsin • Solo Trip

Lovely staff. Walkable. Central.

5.0/521 Jun 2025

Philip

A little noise from the karaoke bar

5.0/522 Jan 2025

Cathy • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/526 Oct 2024

Addison • Trip with Friends

Great stay

5.0/58 Jun 2024

Joe

Good cost effective clean and comfy stay. Four flights of stairs, so I hope you like climbing.

5.0/530 May 2024

Yuji • Solo Trip

歴史ある建物だが、宿泊自体には問題無し。早朝チェックアウトも問題なく可能。

5.0/518 Dec 2023

Keizo

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.

5.0/529 Nov 2023

Shane • Trip with Friends

Great stay above a bar and very close to everything in the city

5.0/510 Aug 2023

Adelita

Excelente atención y muy lindo el bar de abajo!

5.0/52 Aug 2023

Nishtah • Couple Trip

Staff and service were super friendly and accommodating. Having the pub on the bottom floor was so convenient and they offered guests a discount on pub food and drink which was awesome as the pub food was super good 😊 Unfortunately no elevator which I can see being an issue for older visitors or those with a lot of luggage, but it was fine for us. We honestly did not mind the 4 floor walk up to our room every night. The building is old, but that adds to the charm and they provided us with plenty of blankets and a space heater to help with the Auckland winter. Had to keep the bathroom window open a crack to help with ventilation but after an hour or two it was fine to be shut. The hotel as a whole is super conveniently located and we could walk to anything located within the city center area, or just take the short walk to a bus/train stop(s) close by. From our room we could hear the regular city/street noises, but nothing too loud to keep us awake, and I'm a pretty light sleeper, so it doesn't take much to wake me up.

5.0/512 May 2023

Laura Romina • Couple Trip

Great experience! Super friendly staff :)

4.0/528 Apr 2026

Carlisle • Solo Trip

Not enough diversity in the staff, thus, making it seem indian supremacist . Its dissapointing too cause I feel like this plays a huge factor in the poorly maintenance of the rooms and buiding as a whole. Its okay for a nights rest and a drink in comfort. Didn't experience the restaurant as a I donr feel like curry this and that and this and that. For a hotel named after an amazing icon, it was very minimal in providing that effect . 8 indians , 1 White man. The White man wasn't the manager, thats how I know, the manager is very racist in his hiring as this is a usual case when they're given a platform they don't deserve . Would not stay again

4.0/513 Apr 2026

Eric Allen • Family Trip

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.

4.0/522 Mar 2026

Jillian • Trip with Friends

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!

4.0/54 Mar 2026

Jinghe • Family Trip

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.

4.0/527 Feb 2026

Danielle • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/521 Feb 2026

Eva

Bra centralt läge, trevlig personal, mysigt med pub/restaurang i hotellet. Rätt litet rum och säng, standard

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Library

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Smoke-free Property

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Patio or terrace

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61 Albert Street, Auckland, Auckland, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-9:30 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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 is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Shakespeare Hotel

The Shakespeare Hotel Location
The Shakespeare Hotel is centrally located in Auckland, a 4-minute walk from Sky Tower and 5 minutes by foot from SkyCity Casino. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Wharf and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.

The Shakespeare Hotel Facility and Service
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an attached winery or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.

The Shakespeare Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at Shakespeare Terrace, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Room Type and Price

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - Thu, 10 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children