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Shakespeare House

3.0 star property
Shakespeare House provides a peaceful retreat near Lake Te Anau with scenic views, where guests can borrow bikes to explore local attractions at their own pace

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿3,416
฿3,929 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Te Anau, Shakespeare House is in the suburbs and in a national park. Travellers 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Te Anau travel guide
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Map
10 Dusky Street, Te Anau, 9600

What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu
    Te Wahipounamu
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fiordland Cinema
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Luxmore Jet
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
    4 min drive
  • Kea Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Kiwi Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Ranch Bar And Grill
    14 min walk
  • Ditto
    14 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
    • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and free newspapers
    • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a reception hall
  • 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Late check-in subject to availability

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

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

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 at the property

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

This property does not have any lifts
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted 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.

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 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare House on 27 May 2026 start from ฿3,416, excluding 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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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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Reviews

Shakespeare House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen

The king suite was spacious, comfortable, and dark/quiet at night. Super clean. Fridge and water kettle with extra counter and sink made basic food prep easy. Good Wifi and smart TV. Easy to walk to town and Milford Sound day cruise departures. Great tourist advice. Parking fine. Do understand that our spacious room is not the same for all. A peek into another showed a much more compact arrangement. Breakfast was a cereal, white toast/jam, and yogurt operation, but we supplemented in the romm to meet our tastes. Extras - like omelets - were available for extra $.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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

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
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

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
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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

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
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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

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
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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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

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