Shakespeare House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Set in beautiful garden surroundings, this B&B is only 100 metres 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 centre. It is only 20 km from Manapouri town centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Te Anau, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • 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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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Larysa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked the relaxed feel of the lodge, and the superb hospitality from the owners. Great recommendations for the local area and further afield.”
Barbieri
Australia Australia
“It was close to the centr of town. The host was very helpful and knowledgeable. That”
Zoltan
Australia Australia
“Hosts’ hospitality was excellent. Helpful and knowledgeable.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, an easy walk to the dock for the Glow worm caves, and restaurants.”
Maciej
Poland Poland
“We were the only guests for two nights as the area got battered by one-in-a-century storm that we were not aware of. When we arrived, the whole town didn't have electricity but that didn't dampen our spirits. The owners provided extra blankets and...”
Scott
Australia Australia
“Very friendly and informative owners. The room was comfortable and warm. The continental breakfast was included, and for us was more than adequate, and for a very reasonable amount, you can add a couple of cooked options. Very close to the lake...”
Robin
Netherlands Netherlands
“Cleans room in the centre of Te Anau. Minutes from restaurants and the dock to glowworm caves etc.”
Daniela
Argentina Argentina
“We really enjoyed our time here. Nathan and Liz were very kind and friendly. Great breakfast and very tidy and clean room.”
Anne
Australia Australia
“Clean and comfortable, nice continental breakfast, hosts very helpful. Nathan is very knowledgeable and gave us lots of sightseeing and driving tips each morning over breakfast.”
Johanna
Australia Australia
“Liz and Nathan provided a relaxed personal touch, plus a modern well cared for accommodation. We enjoyed our stay immensely, especially the freshly cooked breakfast.(Including yummy homemade muffins) One of my all time favorite places to stay.....”

Hosted by Nathan & Liz

9.5
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shakespeare House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Shakespeare House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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