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Shakespeare Motel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
One-Bedroom Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Garden
Dual Queen - Upstairs | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Queen Suite | Living area | 0-inch TV with digital channels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $111
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6

Explore the area

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309 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740
  • Place, Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caneland Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrup Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Queen Room - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive King, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

One-Bedroom Family Apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Dual Queen - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Shakespeare Motel

4-star Mackay motel with outdoor pool
This motel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and RV/bus/truck parking.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Shakespeare Motel features an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mackay motel also offers laundry facilities and RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Shakespeare Motel has designated areas for smoking.

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
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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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Shakespeare Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 418 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third stay at the Shakespeare Motel, it is always excellent, very modern rooms, great sized TV, free wifi that works well. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I made an error with the booking. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and rectifying it. The room was clean and facilities, whereas what you would expect for the price range. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Management were very accomodatingbto help me correct an error I made when I booked my room. Noce, clean, comfortable room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Noosaville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveler
Clean rooms easy parking if you are in truck and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and service was great. Affordable and convenient without being on the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sadet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean, good parking, safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door rattled all night. The shower curtain was wayyy too long and was getting in the way when cleaning. Tried to hang shirts in closet but was full of pillows,ironing board and iron etc. place was clean and well presented otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly, and will go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms are immaculate, with icy cold aircon and hot showers. The pool onsite is an added bonus. Will definitely be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Mackay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large, one bedroom apartment. A bit dated but comfy and great value. Checked in late, but Management were more than helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Becca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at the Shakespeare- easy to late check in, rooms are nice clean and tide. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025