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Shakespeare House

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Lake Te Anau

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Sundeck
Meeting facility
King Ensuite Room, Non Smoking | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception hall
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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10 Dusky Street, Te Anau, 9600
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Ensuite Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Te Anau

In suburbs.Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema. Ivon Wilson Park and Te Anau Wildlife Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Luxmore Jet - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ditto - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare House

3-star B&B near Lake Te Anau
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. Shakespeare House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Te Anau bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Shakespeare House offers 9 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Does Shakespeare House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shakespeare House.

How much does it cost to stay at Shakespeare House?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare House on Jun 12, 2026 start from $148, 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 close is Shakespeare House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 12.5 mi (15-min drive) from Frasers Beach.

Does Shakespeare House offer free breakfast?

Shakespeare House offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Shakespeare House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shakespeare House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Shakespeare House have a pool?

Shakespeare House does not have a pool.

Does Shakespeare House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Shakespeare House to downtown Te Anau?

Shakespeare House is 0.5 mi away from Te Anau.

Shakespeare House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 195 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless and the owners are wonderful and welcoming. They have provided a lovely little community kitchen where we met many other friendly travellers. We thoroughly enjoyed being there. It is also a very nice location near the lake and restaurants, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay in Te Anau. The hosts Nathan & Liz are full of helpful info and tips to enjoy your stay. Breakfast is healthy and good variety. The room is clean neat and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homely modern motel/bnb - perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomin

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

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff were friendly and helpful. Lost one star mostly for the bathroom. The sink was ridiculously tiny and there was no electrical outlet. They have an odd requirement that you have to verbally tell the staff that you want a cooked breakfast the next morning, however, when we rang the bell to tell them the afternoon before no one answered. We then got involved chatting with another guest, which was very nice, but forgot to try the bell again. We had to leave earlier than anticipated the next morning so we could get breakfast in town. Other than that, staff was great and attentive. Don’t totally fault them, it’s an odd policy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026