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Villa Shakespeare

3.5 star property

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Much Ado | Terrace/patio
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Much Ado
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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74 Shakespeare St., Cambridge, 3432
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jubilee Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Midsummer Nights Dream)

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Midsummer Nights Dream)

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View (The Garden Cottage)

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View (The Garden Cottage)

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Much Ado

Much Ado

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About this property

Villa Shakespeare

A garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this bed & breakfast. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Villa Shakespeare offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

During your stay at Villa Shakespeare, you're just a quick walk from Jubilee Gardens. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • 11 minutes by foot from Cambridge Museum and a 2-minute drive from Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Villa Shakespeare offers its guests a terrace and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cambridge bed & breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

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)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1902
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Villa Shakespeare B&B Hamilton
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Villa Shakespeare Bed & breakfast
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Villa Shakespeare Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. The bed was a little hard for our liking but hey that’s the beauty and unknowns when staying else where. Super clean and convenient. Excellent hosts and great breakfast collection. We will def be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villa Shakespeare is a lovely place to stay, has that point of difference and the X factor. The recent addition of the breakfast room is a real bonus, what a brilliant idea! Would definitely return...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very welcoming and willing to accommodate particular needs we had, so as to make our stay absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish and appropriate decor, peaceful and quite surroundings, a pleasant place for a night, good setup for a lite breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We payed for family cottage very small in size. Not happy with beds not comfortable although owners are really awesome very helpful. I recommend accommodation is good for only 2 people not for family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable host, excellent facilities in lovely garden setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed at the hathaway cottage for 2 nights and we had a great time. It was clean, the owner was very accommodating of our needs and the free breakfast with fresh fruits were excellent! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great accomodation option which ticked the boxes for our little family. The host was very accomodating and responsive, and the help yourself breakfast worked really well. Very peaceful and quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice interior and a pleasant place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, lovely old villa, spotlessly clean & a good continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peaceful surroundings. It was also lovely to have the complimentary self serve breakfast- especially enjoyed the fresh fruit salad. The host was really nice and gave us helpful information on activities and facilities in the area. Also, the other guests were friendly and atmosphere was very relaxed. We had the use of a very cute cottage - the Anne Hathaway cottage. Everything that we needed had been thought of. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 100% all round must stay property Lovely relaxing friendly clean . Tottally recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent experience

Very comfortable, good location and very friendly owner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a gorgeous wee cottage, very relaxing and peaceful - I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable room,good breakfast, good central location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Down a driveway which meant no road traffic noise and no street light's, yay. Lovely pretty garden to sit in. Than you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service couldn't fault anything #########$$$$##############$$
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented room with everything you need for a comfortable nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, was nice and quiet. Recommended some great places for dinner and breakfast. Lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jorg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want something homely, this is it!

I arrived very late and I went to the main house. April had stuck a message to her front door to tell me that my room was unlocked. I was shocked at what I encountered - not in a bad way but in a good way. I had booked ‘Much Ado’ and it was amazing. It was well decorated; everything looked fresh and it was homely! I originally booked one night but then I immediately booked a second online. I couldn’t recommend this place any higher! Have a look at my pictures because the standard of this room was brilliant. Just make sure when you speak to April, don’t allow her boy to slam the door shut on her because he was locked in and I had to break in to open the house as April was pregnant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic Victorian Grandeur

I attended a nineteenth century costume ball in Hamilton and booked the Shakespeare, a gorgeous Victorian B&B for the occasion. It was absolutely perfect (except that my partner had to cancel at the last minute and I was left alone). I will certainly recommend and would like to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Room and property better suited to couples more than a family of 4. No microwave in the room. No plates or cutlery and not enough cups or mugs for 4 supplied. Clean, tidy and lovely room. The host April is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019