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Shakespeare House

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

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Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Meeting facility
Reception hall
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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King Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

King Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
10 Dusky Street, Te Anau, 9600

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kepler Track - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bailiez Cafe - ‬11 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 centre.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a reception hall and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Shakespeare House have amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 per cent

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 who have not received 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 ratings 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 does it cost to stay at Shakespeare House?

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare House on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$215.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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

Friendly Owners and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Great location! And the breakfast was pretty healthy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Homely modern motel/bnb - perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Great hosts, modern interior.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

Great stay. Very comfortable. Owners were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

Canned Fruit for Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

We had a wonderful stay. Liz and her husband were awesome. We felt welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

The friendliest staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

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

10/10

Has everything you need. It's very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

Liz is very helpful in providing information.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Shakespeare House B&B is a fabulous place to stay in Te Anau. The accommodation was comfortable, breakfast was great, and Nathan and Liz were friendly and helpful hosts. I have coeliac disease and they catered for me with a choice of gluten free cereals & bread for toast kept separately with a dedicated gluten free toaster that is not available for general use. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024