I stayed here only one night prior to traveling to the South Island. It's a basic hotel with brew pub downstairs. After a long flight from the US, they let me in my room at 7:30 AM and gave me an upgrade to a funky, charming room on the third floor. It's an old Victorian building, so I don't think... more

We stayed in this hotel after a 4 week trip through New Zealand. We had a room at the top floor, it's a small room, but with a good bed. We could step outside to a small balcony. Beware of the pidgeons! The cleanliness of the bathroom could be better. The hotelrooms are part of the shakespeare pub. The pub... more

My wife and I spent three nights in the Shakespeare hotel in early January. It is a joint brewery and hotel, executing both quite poorly. The rooms and bathrooms themselves were relatively clean but somewhat cramped. We were on the top floor which involved climbing three flights of stairs (there is no elevator) which can be challenging for those with... more

T.V. received only 4 channels and none clearly - I was told by staff that I was lucky the T.V. in my room received anything at all. No central A/C or heat. Food was miserable to acceptable, incredibly over-priced, and was only available during limited, inconsistent hours. Drinks were over-priced, although the home-brew beer was good. No elevator. Phone in... more

Located 5 min walk from bus to airport, and 9 min downhill from train station. Hauled luggage up many stairways to our room under the eves. Then down again to the tavern with its reasonably priced pub food and great choice of beers. Room was a work in progress. Shower had new fixtures but lacked a soap dish. No hair... more

The Shakespeare Hotel was nestled in the heart of downtown. Location was great for easy access to buses and sights. Rooms were adequately furnished and clean. Bathrooms were modern but small. Appliances in room all worked. Hotel, despite being a pub, was quiet during the weekend. A small hotel, we felt like we had the place to ourselves, except for... more