Set in beautiful garden surroundings, this B&B is only 328 feet from the shores of Lake Te Anau. Each room includes cable TV, electric blankets and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available. Shakespeare House Te Anau is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the restaurants and shops in Te Anau town center. It is only 12 mi from Manapouri town center and Lake Manapouri. Cooked and continental breakfasts are served in the dining room each morning. The free shuttle service can drop guests off at the bus terminal or at the starting point for local hiking trails. The tour desk can assist with local activities including visits to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, scenic helicopter flights, jet boating, and tours around the Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound region.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Te Anau, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Te Anau
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See what guests loved the most:

  • George
    Canada Canada
    Easy walk to centre of town….+/- 1/2 hr all flat. Clean, Cold B/F included. Property well cared for.
  • Gidlöf
    Thailand Thailand
    Excellent breakfast, very cozy place with nice room and facilities. The staff was very helpful and the location very good with walking distance to the lake.
  • Erin
    Canada Canada
    the owners are so wonderful. the rooms were a good size and comfortable. the amenities were very comprehensive and nice! the breakfast was very good, we did not opt in for the upgrade but lots of fresh fruit, yogurt, and cereal, coffee and juice...

Hosted by Nathan & Liz

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Nathan & Liz
Shakespeare House is the oldest BnB in Te Anau and offers guests a comfortable, clean and friendly atmosphere while you explore the beauty and grandeur of the Fiordland National Park, A world heritage park. My Guests will receive a warm genuine kiwi welcome and will be accommodated in cosy and clean en suite rooms. A delicious breakfast will be ready from 7.00am- 8.30am for you in the morning in time for your excursions to the many natural wonders our region has to offer.
Nathan and Liz are Te Anau locals with a great amount of knowledge and insider tips on the Fiordland area. Nathan is a born and bred Southlander who hasn’t left the area. While Liz is a kiwi who has lived in a few parts of New Zealand but has always called this area home. Nathan has previously worked in sales and management roles before taking the plunge and purchasing Shakespeare house B&B with Liz in September 2017. Nathan and Liz love being able to share this beautiful part of New Zealand with people from around the world, and love having the opportunity to enhance people’s holiday experiences. They view it as a privilege to share their local knowledge with people and enjoy finding out what people want to get out of their holiday and giving them some ideas to get them on a path to goodness, so they have the best experience of New Zealand that they can. It could be doing something not so touristy or off the beaten track, or it could be getting a discount on an adrenaline junkies dream, whatever it may be, Nathan and Liz are here to help their visitors have an enjoyable stay at Shakespeare House B&B
Te Anau is a natural beauty that is still untouched and not overcrowded. There is very little crime and has a great small town community. Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland and is a great base for all walking, cruising, boating, cycling, flying, golfing, fishing and hunting. If that is not your scene then a quiet spot along the lakefront which is only a minutes walk from Shakespeare House is a must do.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Shakespeare House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Shakespeare House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Shakespeare House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Shakespeare House B&B in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard.

Please inform Shakespeare House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Shakespeare House

  • Shakespeare House is 3,100 feet from the center of Te Anau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Shakespeare House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Shakespeare House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Shakespeare House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Shakespeare House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Shakespeare House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour