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Shakespeare House

3.0 star property
Find your own peaceful haven near Lake Te Anau’s scenic views, then take a leisurely bike ride to explore local attractions.

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Reception hall
Free daily continental breakfast
Aerial view
BBQ/picnic area
Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
In the heart of Lake Te Anau, Shakespeare House offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and free WiFi. Relax in the garden or stay productive at the business center. Guests have praised helpful staff and appreciated bike rentals for exploring nearby Fiordland Cinema and Ivon Wilson Park.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 3 min drive
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 4 min drive
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 5 min drive
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive

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, tour/ticket information and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, a lift and smoke-free property
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

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

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
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 18 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare House on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$223.16, 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).

Shakespeare House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 176 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

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

Vani

Travelled with family
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

Susan

Travelled with group
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

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

Nancy

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

KEVIN

Travelled with partner
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

Deb

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

10/10 Excellent

JIJO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

Terrence

Travelled with partner
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

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

Sheryl

Travelled with group
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

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomin

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise in the southern alps.
The Shakespeare House is a delightful B&B with the most gracious and knowledgeable hosts. The unit was spotless, we were able to use the kitchen in the evening and the location makes access easy to the best Te Anau has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast. Coffee in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has character a mixture of the old and new . Great location easy to walk to restaurants .Hospitality by the owners is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mir, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved the hospitality from Liz and Nathan. The cooked breakfast was excellent. The only feedback would be a bit more space to place toiletries for the bathroom sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020