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Shakespeare House

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in Te Anau with free breakfast

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Meeting facility
Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property entrance
Reception hall
Located in the heart of Lake Te Anau, Shakespeare House offers travelers continental breakfast and free WiFi. Relax in the garden or use the business center to stay connected. Helpful staff can arrange bike rentals for easy access to nearby Fiordland Cinema and Ivon Wilson Park.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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King Ensuite Room, Non Smoking | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Te Anau, Shakespeare House is in the suburbs and in a national park. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fiordland Cinema, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Te Anau and Ivon Wilson Park. Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Te Anau Golf Course are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
10 Dusky Street, Te Anau, 9600

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Naturally Fiordland - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Redcliff Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare House

Bed & breakfast near Lake Te Anau
Located close to Fiordland Cinema and Ivon Wilson Park, Shakespeare House provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Shakespeare House include amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless 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
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Free WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Shakespeare House B&B Te Anau
Shakespeare House B&B
Shakespeare House Te Anau
Shakespeare House
Shakespeare House Te Anau, Fiordland National Park
Shakespeare House Te Anau
Shakespeare House Bed & breakfast
Shakespeare House Bed & breakfast Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shakespeare House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare House?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Shakespeare House located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema. Ivon Wilson Park and Te Anau Wildlife Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Shakespeare House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 183 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Owners and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nathan and Liz were so kind and wonderful. We had a great stay at Shakespeare
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for resting after exploring around Te Anau. The host was engaging and gave terrific recommendations for the local area, as well as in our next destination in Queenstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homely modern motel/bnb - perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! And the breakfast was pretty healthy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, modern interior.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

Perfect stay

Lovely BnB very close to town center. Breakfast included. Large rooms, comfy beds and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very comfortable. Owners were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When staying at the Shakespeare house, you feel like you’re staying with family. We loved how friendly and helpful everyone was. Perfect location and comfortable for our short but sweet stop in Te Anau :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay. Liz and her husband were awesome. We felt welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely location, a short walk away from the breathtaking views of Lake Te Anau and beyond. The room was lovely and the staff were lovely! As it was off season, we were the only ones on site for the duration of our stay. There was laundry on site, a nice and airy living/common space, the kitchen was available for most of the day, so you could borrow cutlery and plates as required, use the communal fridge if you needed. The staff were so kind too, happy to help you plan your day or find your way around town. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Canned Fruit for Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Shakespeare House. Nathan and Liz are incredible hosts and the other staff very friendly and helpful. They provide excellent breakfasts which set you up well for the day and provides an opportunity to chat with the hosts and other guests. We were all comparing outings from the previous day and learning of new activities to do. We extended our stay an extra night to see more of this beautiful area! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

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

Fantastic hosts!

Great rooms though on the tiny side with a tiny teeny bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need. It's very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough good things about Shakespeare House! We stayed here after coming to Te Anau late from the Milford Sound area. With notice, the owners made arrangements for us to check in after-hours. The room was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, and the owners were so kind and gave us some great tips for what to see and do during the next leg of our journey. Highly recommend this B&B!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Our room, although not that big, was very clean. Slightly unusual set up though with the rooms all off a long communal sitting area. An easy 10 minute walk into the centre of Te Anau where there is a good selection of places to eat, plus a large supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liz is very helpful in providing information.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Charles

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

Disappointing

Check-in was good. Room was very small, which was not a problem. It was very clean, but poorly equipped. The room was for two people, but there was only one chair. There is no air conditioning, and portable fans are not available. Wi-Fi was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

TADASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We had just finished the Milford Track and it was the perfect place to spend the night! Very clean, dry, and overall just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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