Shakespeare House Bed & Breakfast - Te Anau

Shakespeare House: A B&B 300 ft from Lake Te Anau with local host guidance

Location & Setting

Shakespeare House sits 300 ft from Lake Te Anau and less than a 10-minute walk from Te Anau's town center. The property is surrounded by gardens and is within 12 miles of Manapouri town center and Lake Manapouri. From this location, guests can access Fiordland National Park hiking tracks, the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, and Milford Sound tours.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Shakespeare House has a private ensuite bathroom, cable TV, electric blankets, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel provides a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, a guest lounge with TV area, and board games. Laundry facilities are available, and the property is wheelchair accessible with grab rails in toilets.

Dining & Breakfast

A cooked and continental breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. The breakfast includes fresh, home-cooked options prepared by the hosts. Guests can also use the shared kitchen and BBQ facilities for self-catering.

Services & Activities

Shakespeare House offers a free shuttle service to the bus terminal and to starting points for local hiking trails. The tour desk assists with bookings for the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, scenic helicopter flights, jet boating, and tours of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Hosts Nathan and Liz provide personalized local expertise and recommendations for dining and activities.

Business & Accessibility

The hotel has a dedicated conference room that accommodates up to 20 guests with modern amenities. Facilities include a business center, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet services. The property offers accessible parking, lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and wheelchair access throughout.

• Location: 300 ft from Lake Te Anau, 10-minute walk to town center
• Rooms: Private ensuite bathrooms with electric blankets
• Dining: Cooked and continental breakfast with home-cooked options
• Activities: Free shuttle service to hiking trail starting points
• Services: Tour desk for Glow Worm Caves, Milford Sound, helicopter flights
• Business: Conference room for up to 20 guests with business center
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with grab rails and accessible parking