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Shakespeare House Bed and Breakfast
Fiordland · New Zealand
10 Dusky StreetView location
9.2/10Excellent198 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Location9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Value8.0/10 8.0
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Shakespeare House Bed and Breakfast
When you stay at Shakespeare House in Te Anau, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) and 3 minutes by foot from Lake Te Anau. This bed & breakfast is 0. 7 mi (1. 1 km) from Fiordland Cinema and 2 mi (3.
2 km) from Te Anau Wildlife Centre. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a picnic area and a reception hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM. Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Located in Te Anau, Shakespeare House is in a national park, a 3-minute walk from Lake Te Anau and 13 minutes by foot from Fiordland Cinema. This bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ivon Wilson Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Te Anau Wildlife Centre.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
No front desk
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 2 weeks
Professional property host/manager
Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Important information
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You need to know
- Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Free WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit.
- Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- A late check-out fee will be charged
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Lake Te Anau
0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Te Wahipounamu
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Fiordland Cinema
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Luxmore Jet
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Ivon Wilson Park
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Fiordland Astronomy
3 km / 1.9 mi
Te Anau Wildlife Centre
3.2 km / 2 mi
Te Anau Golf Course
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Kepler Track
6 km / 3.7 mi
Lake Manapouri
15 km / 9.3 mi
Frasers Beach
20.1 km / 12.5 mi
Lake Mistletoe
29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Te Anau Downs Jetty
29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 4
- hotel
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Lift access
- Garden
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Conference room
- Business centre
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- Breakfast
- Picnic
- Only Adults
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING BED NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING BED NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-NM
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TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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TRIPLE TWO BEDS
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TPL.2B
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Shakespeare House Bed and Breakfast
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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 $.
Sharon
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.
Sherrie
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.
Fred
Easy to get to
Dale
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.
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.
Roshni
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.
Jacquelyn
Nathan and Liz were so kind and wonderful. We had a great stay at Shakespeare
Alan
Friendly Owners and great facilities
Janet
Liz is very helpful in providing information.
Sean
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.
Kevin
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.
Peter
Canned Fruit for Breakfast
Charles
Disappointing
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!
Robin
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!
Vani
Great location! And the breakfast was pretty healthy!
Susan
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.
Kendall
Has everything you need. It's very clean.
Nancy
Great stay. Very comfortable. Owners were wonderful and helpful.
Emily
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 :)
KEVIN
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.
Deb
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.
Calvin
Fantastic hosts!
Great rooms though on the tiny side with a tiny teeny bathroom.
Terrence
We had a wonderful stay. Liz and her husband were awesome. We felt welcome and comfortable.
Peter
Great hosts, modern interior.
Timothy
The friendliest staff!
Elizabeth
Homely modern motel/bnb - perfect!
Sheryl
Perfect stay
Lovely BnB very close to town center. Breakfast included. Large rooms, comfy beds and great hosts!
Xiaomin
Location is great
Daniel
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.
Jin
It was great
Verified traveler
Very friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast. Coffee in the room.
Verified traveler
The property has character a mixture of the old and new . Great location easy to walk to restaurants .Hospitality by the owners is excellent.
Mir
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.
Verified traveler
Walking distance to everywhere - lake, town. Easy parking. Very well presented - spotlessly clean with high standard of decoration and furnishings. Incredibly friendly and welcoming owners :)
Verified traveler
I would stay he again. The owners are very nice, the room was clean and the breakfast is great.
Verified traveler
The hosts were amazing. So kind and helpful. Will definitely be back.
Sabyasachi
We feel it does not give value for money. Would like to point out that even if we are not allowed to check in before the allotted time the least you can expect is the use of a washroom especially when you have driven over two hundred Kms!
Verified traveler
The B&B is lovely and well appointed. The owners were super helpful and very accommodating. The location is perfect to walk around town and for day trips to Milford and Kepler track. Highly recommended it.
Verified traveler
Shakespeare House was such a lovely place to stay. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was super clean and the room itself was quite spacious. Nathan was extremely helpful in providing us tips and updates about our trip to Milford Sound, even giving us brochures and recommending scenic stops along the way.
Breakfast was delicious and there were so many food options. Having breakfast available made it a great start to our day!
All in all, a lovely place to call home for a day. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Te Anau.
Breakfast was delicious and there were so many food options. Having breakfast available made it a great start to our day!
All in all, a lovely place to call home for a day. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Te Anau.
Ben
Quiet location and comfortable beds. Owners were very friendly and accommodating to our schedule. Breakfast was great!
Verified traveler
Great place in a beautiful town. The owners are fantastic and gave us great tips for sightseeing!
Garry
The folks who run this place are warm and gracious and give really good advice.
Verified traveler
On first look the property doesn’t appear to be of a high standard. But don’t be fooled the managers are lovely, very helpful & welcoming. The rooms have been refurbished are very clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend 👍
Verified traveler
The hosts were very welcoming & informative.
Te Anau is a beautiful town, with lovely views of the mountains & a good base for visiting Milford Sound.
The room we stayed in was clean & comfortable.
The breakfast was very good with delicious muffins too!
Te Anau is a beautiful town, with lovely views of the mountains & a good base for visiting Milford Sound.
The room we stayed in was clean & comfortable.
The breakfast was very good with delicious muffins too!
Verified traveler
A delightful B and B that offers a wonderful atmosphere. The owners run a wonderful business and work very hard to ensure that guests are cared for in a very nonintrusive, however very helpful manner. Breakfast is included and freshly cooked. Highly recommended trip to Doubtful Sound. One day needed.
Verified traveler
If you are thinking about going to Te Anau, this place is a MUST! The rooms were beautiful, super clean, cosy and private.
The host here are friendly, helpful and cook a great breakfast. There is no where else that I would book in this area.
The host here are friendly, helpful and cook a great breakfast. There is no where else that I would book in this area.
Toby
Great stay with friendly welcoming hosts. We enjoyed Te Anau, and it was great being able to walk into town. The cooked breakfast was delicious
Verified traveler
A great stop of on our travels, We would definitely return to Shakespeare house! The hosts are extremely friendly & welcoming, and were able to accommodate our slightly later check-in time without a hitch.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Deborah
Good location, Great hosts.
Hosts very welcoming, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Great location, very handy to town centre, lake, restaurants and bars. Room recently renovated, very clean and good heating. Lovely breakfast and awesome service. Enjoyed our stay.
Ruth
Overpriced for the room we were in.
Stayed in the room called \"Much to do about nothing\"... this describes it well, Extremely small room with room only for a bed and the small cabinet for tea and coffee with the smallest en suite I have ever seen. Has a common area for sitting outside the room in a large conservatory outside these 4-5 rooms , this would be great for a group booking to use, but a bit off putting in the evening for a couple especially with nowhere else to sit in the room we had. Host however were very pleasant, room was clean and recently decorated, bathroom look original and old.
Verified traveler
Lovely glassed in verandah to enjoy the sun. Fridge space available. Good recommendations from our hosts.
Verified traveler
We stayed at Shakespeare House for 2 nights. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed comfortable. A bit more storage /shelf space would have helped and the walls were a little thin(we could hear people talking in the next room). The owners could not have been more helpful or personable.
Verified traveler
Room walls had large windows onto common area and were made of plaster
yan
Highly recommended
Liz and Nathan are great hosts. Easy walk to town and 100 yards from lake. Had a great stay here for 2 nights and would highly recommend as a base for visiting the Milford and doubtful sound.
Verified traveler
If your looking to be pampered in luxury accommodations, this is not your place. Clean room at budget price with no frills. Be close to Milford sound so you can beat all the tour buses before they arrive at noon. Owner is nice and informative. Limited internet.
Verified traveler
The place makes me think of the worse youth hostels I have visited. This is worse than any of them. The bathroom has mold and needs repairs. The \"view\" is of a crowded parking lot. No privacy. Worn carpet. Old cramped room.
The owner is the rudest I have ever met. I gave every other place where we stayed in New Zealand a 5 star rating. The place is a new low. Whether in Kazakhstan, Europe or North America, it has my lowest rating.
The owner is the rudest I have ever met. I gave every other place where we stayed in New Zealand a 5 star rating. The place is a new low. Whether in Kazakhstan, Europe or North America, it has my lowest rating.
Verified traveler
Bathroom way to small and super plain. Room size - too narrow. Need to use a common refrigerator. Great to be able to use Motel kitchen, but would have liked a small fridge and microwave in room. Owner great, Friendly atmosphere
Verified traveler
Had a lovely 2 night stay here while we went to Milford Sound. Liz was lovely & very helpful & breakfast was delicious. Our room was clean & had everything we could need. I would definitely recommend a stay here. Thank you Liz & your team
Verified traveler
Lovely lounge overlooking the garden, beautifully. Cooked breakfAst served with a smile. Very helpful hosts.
Garry
Good location with very friendly and helpful staff
Room (ensuite) very nice, clean with good ammieneties, breakfast very good. WiFi somewhat problematical during our stay.
Verified traveler
Great breakfast, clean rooms. Room size was big. Includes private toilet and shower
Verified traveler
We truly appreciated the Shakespeare House staff -- they go above and beyond!!
ingrid
Very friendly and helpful staff. Kitchen is fully equipped and open to use. Small room and cold water and hot water is separated so a little bit inconvenient.
W
Proprietor was very helpful and friendly. Room was newly renovated, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. No worries here.
Susan
More Modern than Stratford on Avon
Loved our stay. Very comfortable.
Fred
Great breasfast and cozy hotel
Nice hotel with very friendly owners / staff. Room was rather small, with no closet and tiny refrigerator. Great breakfast cooked by owner. Friendly atmosphere, with common areas that invite meeting other guests.
Louise
Wonderful and friendly, delicious home cooked breakfast. New owners are still renovating. A firmer bed would have made our stay even better
Jennifer
Lovely place
Great stay and lovely breakfast!
Dotan
1. Outdated and cold washroom: The sink had two separate faucets for hot and cold water. The night of our stay was cold and washing up in a cold washroom was very unpleasant. The washroom lacked any heating facility (no floor heating or other heating appliance in the washroom). Additionally, the toilet in our washroom leaked when flushed - wetting our socks.
2. Limited Wifi without notice. When checking in, we were told of an unadvertised WiFi policy that limits the use of the B&B Internet to 300MB per device (with each room eligible to use two devices). The two-device limitation was mentioned in Expedia at the time of our booking but the 300MB quota was not at the time of our booking. There was extremely poor cell network reception inside the room and so we asked the hosts to receive an additional 300MB, since it seems arbitrarily insufficient. We were declined and given and explanation that it ought to be sufficient because all guests share the same limited connection.
2. Limited Wifi without notice. When checking in, we were told of an unadvertised WiFi policy that limits the use of the B&B Internet to 300MB per device (with each room eligible to use two devices). The two-device limitation was mentioned in Expedia at the time of our booking but the 300MB quota was not at the time of our booking. There was extremely poor cell network reception inside the room and so we asked the hosts to receive an additional 300MB, since it seems arbitrarily insufficient. We were declined and given and explanation that it ought to be sufficient because all guests share the same limited connection.
na
excellent location, owners are lovely and helpful, the room is comfortable but the bathroom is a bit dated, look like there is an undergoing renovation. breakfast is nice and included. Te anau is quite lovely and a good stop before Milford Sound.
Bruce
Ideal Te Anau Accommodation
Well appointed room, knowledgeable and friendly hosts, good breakfast to keep you going on the Milford Sound trip.
Bryan
Nathan and Liz are the best! My wife and I stayed at the Shakespeare House in Te Anau our first night and New Zealand. We landed in Queenstown and unfortunately it was not off to a great start to our trip as the airline did not bring my wife's bag. So that night and the next day she only had the clothes she wore on the plane. We were visiting Milford sound the next morning so this wasn't great news. We got to the Shakespeare house later that night and Liz was there for our late check-in. She was very accommodating and even offered to lend my wife warmer clothes for our visit to Milford sound the next morning. The next morning we woke up to find out the route in to the sound was closed and not opening till 10am. This was no good as we had a cruise of the sound scheduled for 1030am...and it takes longer than 30minutes to make the drive from the gate. Nathan wasted no time and first thing he did when we got up was tell us the news about the route. He then proceeded to call up the company providing our sound cruise and got us switched to the next tour at noon. This worked out great, it was a beautifully clear day in the sound and my wife and I absolutely loved it.
In short, Nathan and Liz help make New Zealand what it is. A beautiful country you can't wait to visit again and when we do we'll certainly be booking a room at the Shakespeare House. Did I mention a wonderful breakfast....it was perfect.
In short, Nathan and Liz help make New Zealand what it is. A beautiful country you can't wait to visit again and when we do we'll certainly be booking a room at the Shakespeare House. Did I mention a wonderful breakfast....it was perfect.
Verified traveler
Great! The owner are friendly and very nice.
Jon
great for over night stay when going to Milford Sound. Pick up for tour at door and on time
Verified traveler
Very pleased with our stay. The hosts looked after us well and gave good advice re our visit to Milford Sound. Location of of B and B was good, near the lake and convenient for eating places in town. We would recommend it to friends and family.
Roger, Rhyll and Paul Willoughby
Roger, Rhyll and Paul Willoughby
Pietra
Very nice owners, small room/bathroom
Good breakfast. Great people. Very nice. The bathroom was so small that overtime you turned in the shower, you hit a wall. And we are petite-sized people. It was more like a motel, with rooms in a row, instead of a cutesy bed and breakfast, which the name hints towards.
Charles
Shakespeare House Te Anau - Not good experience
Not good. I booked through Hotels.com for two nights. In signing up for my preferences I asked for 1 double and 1 single bed. Free cancellation was to be approximately one week from check in date. Upon arrival i was told that the room only had one King bed. Would not work as I tend to wiggle a lot and .No other room was avaiable. I had to find another place to stay and considerably more expense. Why offer preferences in beds if they are not going to keep it. Now I see that Hotels.com is only offering me $100 New Zealand dollars - which is about $73 USD. Hotels charged me $121.18 USD. Will put a stop on the credit card charge with Visa. Should be able to cancel at no cost if room preference was not given.
Verified traveler
Lovely stay
Very nice and cozy little Bed & Breakfast in a great locations, hosts accommodated our early check in request and provided a lovely home cooked breakfast in the morning. Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
Stop over in Te Anau for Milford Sound visit
Comfortable lodgings with a great breakfast to start the day.
Verified traveler
Fantastic breakfast and convenient location
The hospitality from the proprietors was absolutely top-notch. They welcomed me in and gave me lots of useful local info, including a map with points of interest along the way for my drive to Milford Sound the next day. It's a pleasant walk down to the lake and along the shore into the main shops area. I had a lovely dinner. Breakfast the next day (provided at the Shakespeare B&B) was delicious and filling! I loved the omelette. I also appreciated the mini-fridge and other nice touches in the room.
The only downside was that the mattress on my bed was rather worn and very saggy, and the walls are very thin so I was woken by others getting up and about at 5 a.m. For the cost of the room I was expecting a more comfortable bed. Perhaps this can be next on the upgrade list.
The only downside was that the mattress on my bed was rather worn and very saggy, and the walls are very thin so I was woken by others getting up and about at 5 a.m. For the cost of the room I was expecting a more comfortable bed. Perhaps this can be next on the upgrade list.
Verified traveler
nice place to stay. room is cosy. comfy. nice house guest. not very near to the town. it would be helpful if you have your own transport. otherwise, a pleasant stay , even though a short one for us
Jaime
Two Enjoyable Days at the Shakespeare House
Liz and Nathan are a very welcoming couple, and new owners of the Shakespeare House. They greet you with a smile, and prepare a wonderful breakfast each morning. We enjoyed eggs (any style), mushrooms, hash browns, and toast one morning.....and an omelette the next. Their home made muffins are a real treat. Also available are yogurt, fruit, juice, and coffee.
The dining area can comfortably seat all of the guests, and we truly enjoyed the conversations we had with an interesting group of people who were staying here during our stay. It felt like home.
The Shakespeare House's room is spacious and comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. It is located on a quiet street, within a short walk to the lake. Te Anau is a great hub location for day trips to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, the Glowworm Caves, and more.
We would certainly stay at the Shakespeare House on a return trip to Te Anau.
The dining area can comfortably seat all of the guests, and we truly enjoyed the conversations we had with an interesting group of people who were staying here during our stay. It felt like home.
The Shakespeare House's room is spacious and comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. It is located on a quiet street, within a short walk to the lake. Te Anau is a great hub location for day trips to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, the Glowworm Caves, and more.
We would certainly stay at the Shakespeare House on a return trip to Te Anau.
Zoe
Beautiful BnB with delicious breakfast
Lovely staff, checkin was easy and we were given tips of things to do in Milford Sound. Room was spacious and comforable. Delicious cooked breakfast in the morning.
Hui Min
Best BnB in Te Anau
Shakespeare House has been my best experience staying in New Zealand on my 3-week trip. I've stayed in a couple of other places in Te Anau and they didn't compare to Shakespeare House. The owners and staff are so warm, genuine and welcoming, and it made a huge difference to come in to that from a long week of hiking. The space is clean and the bed was comfortable. The cooked breakfast is also delicious! I'd highly recommend this place.
Tyler David
Outstanding Hotel
This was the BEST hotel stay for our entire week in NZ. The host and hostess were exceptional with their care and attention. Breakfast was very good. The room was comfortable and the wifi was fast. The local area was exceptional. We had dinner at the pizza place and it was delicious.
Verified traveler
Gracious, friendly hosts, easy walk to town center very close to swimming beach, comfortable, rooms. Our Hosts let us use the kitchen to cook our own meal one night. Room fans would be a great addition. Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
Great B&B
Fantastic stay loved every bit of it. Facilities were first rate and the host was great.
Verified traveler
Nice Bed and Breakfast with a great staff
We enjoyed our stay here. The couple that has recently taken it over are super and they put on a very nice breakfast. They and the staff were very helpful in identifying things to do and places to eat in the area. They are located a short walk from the town of Te Anau, so weather permitting we chose to walk to/from dinner.
Verified traveler
Spotless and you should leave feeling very happy
A great place to sty not the Ritz but better if you want a clean room, crisp sheets and a smile from everyone that is here. Took me back to family holidays when I was a kid. I'll be back.
Liz and Rick
Staff so friendly with total customer service!
Both Liz and Nathan were great! Our television wouldn't work (Melbourne Cup Day)and after us all trying to get it to go to no avail, Liz invited us to their premises so that we wouldn't miss the Cup. Great customer service. Nathan also cooks a mean breakfast! PS Nathan got the television working!
Verified traveler
Great stay!
Friendly hosts with great breakfast!
William
Pleasant stay in Te Anau
This is a bed and breakfast type \"hotel\" and thus the style of the rooms is not like a traditional hotel. That said, it is comfortable and pleasant. The owner, who was extremely outgoing and likable, has just sold the property to another couple who were in the process of taking full charge the two days of our stay. I can't say how it will be run with the new owners/managers.
Verified traveler
Lively clean b&b. Owners were changing hands and it was obvious that The previous owners were taking time and effort to ensure that the new owners were all set up ready to go. Good location also
Sian
Quiet bed and breakfast
Current owners have recently sold up so this place May be very different in a few months time.
Lovely location and great breakfast. Room ok.
Lovely location and great breakfast. Room ok.
G
Excellent choice!
Highly recommend this B and B in serene, gorgeous Te Anau. The service was fantastic- could not have been made to feel more comfortable and welcome.
Verified traveler
Best stay in our trip
Clean room in a quiet neighborhood with amazingly friendly and helpful hosts. Oh, and an awesome breakfast!
Mike
Good B&B
Shakespeare House is in a residential neighborhood, and doesn't really have much to do with Shakespeare despite the name. But the accomodations are comfortable with plenty of space, and the breakfast is outstanding. Recommended.
Verified traveler
the host was very friendly and welcoming!
Verified traveler
Feel like home !!
Join every one else to write how good it was. Amazing host very friendly and perfect location.
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Shakespeare House Bed and Breakfast
10 Dusky Street, Te Anau, New Zealand
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