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Shakespeare Motel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Mackay motel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Dual Queen - Upstairs
One-Bedroom Family Apartment
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
309 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740
  • Caneland Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Harrup Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mackay Base Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Queen Suite

Executive Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Queen Room - Upstairs

Standard Queen Room - Upstairs

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive King, Ground Floor

Executive King, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room - Upstairs

King Room - Upstairs

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One-Bedroom Family Apartment

One-Bedroom Family Apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Dual Queen - Upstairs

Dual Queen - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackay

In suburbs.Within a 5-minute walk of this Mackay motel, you'll find Jubilee Park and Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre. Artspace Mackay and Caneland Central are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caneland Central - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harrup Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mackay Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

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

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Mackay motel
Shakespeare Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shakespeare Motel also features laundry facilities and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mackay motel.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shakespeare Motel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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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Shakespeare Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 351 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

Robert

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

Great place to stay

Great stay, Ellie the manager was fantastic, very accomodating and easy to get on with!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having your independent kitchenette cooking facility .. separate bedroom and comfy lounge to sit on …
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, service an location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good clean hotel.easy walk to down town restaurants . Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great value

Very clean and well maintained, friendly easy check in, have stayed here a few times and will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady host was well organised and cheerful when we arrived. The room was nice and clean and was equipped as advertised. Thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Definitely stay again

I have stayed here before and it’s always been very clean and well kept and a good AC!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Happy travelling

Everyone was friendly & helpful. A quiet room and close to town was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Feng Shan

Travelled with partner
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.

2/10 Terrible

Cherie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
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

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salome

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Convient close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Ross

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

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