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Holly Homestead B&B

4.5 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast in Franz Josef Glacier with free breakfast

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Exterior
Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin)
Restaurant
Free toiletries, towels
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen)
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools20 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaiho Hot Tubs20 min walk
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre2 min drive
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)114 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin)

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin)

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin)

Highlights

TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Suite)

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Suite)

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen)

Highlights

TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

A luxury stay in Franz Josef Glacier awaits you at Holly Homestead B&B. You'll find Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier in the region. Highlights at this eco-friendly B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Franz Josef Glacier B&B, you'll be 30.3 km (18.8 mi) from Lake Matheson.
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What's nearby

  • Glacier Hot Pools - 20 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 20 min walk
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min drive
  • Lake Matheson - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 2 min drive
  • Full of Beans - 2 min drive
  • Snakebite - 2 min drive
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 2 min drive
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 2 min drive

About this property

Holly Homestead B&B

Luxury bed & breakfast in Franz Josef Glacier with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Holly Homestead B&B. Self parking is free.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Holly Homestead B&B offers 5 accommodations with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Bed & Breakfast property is rated 4 star plus, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holly Homestead B&B?

Holly Homestead B&B offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Holly Homestead B&B?

Yep, Holly Homestead B&B has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holly Homestead B&B?

The closest beach to Holly Homestead B&B is Gillespies Beach (29.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, there is no spa at this property. Glacier Hot Pools is a short 20-minute walk away.

Does Holly Homestead B&B serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, Holly Homestead B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holly Homestead B&B?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

Holly Homestead B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms beautifully appointed, fantastic breakfast and Bernie is a lovely host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely property, great hosts and very nice breakfast. Great location and lovely old home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
It was great, great food, great host, it was good that 3 of the local restaurants provided free transfer from hotel to restaurants (Great service).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay and revisit
We stayed at 8 different places including B&B, hotel and motel during our 9-day long vacation in South New Zealand. Holly homestead prevails as the top one. Bernie was so friendly and welcoming, and made us fresh chocolate cookies and hot tea soon after we arrived. That was a nice gesture considering we just spent hours of driving in hard rain and cold weather. Gerard made great breakfast. Before we left for our next adventure, Bernie reminded us to fill up gas and gave us a list of things to do between Franz Joseph and Wanaka. That was so considerate. Not to mention about leaving behind a battery for our Canon camera, Bernie emailed us proactively and made arrangement to deliver it to our motel. Thanks you, Bernie!

10/10 Excellent

John Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B & B.
Great B&B in small town of Franz Joseph. Hostess, Bernie was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. We stayed in the large suite which was comfortable with plenty of space. Breakfast was great with 3 other couples to share travel info with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best b&b’s I’ve stayed in.
When we first saw the b&b from the outside we thought it looked a bit Victorian. But from the moment Bernie greeted us to showing us our room, we were mesmerized. Everything in our room was pretty modern and the bathroom was in excellent condition and very clean. We are quite sticklers when it comes to clean accommodations, but they definetly have met the standards. We are also quite introverted, but Bernie made us feel welcomed and we eventually met her husband Gerard who was our breakfast chef and the breakfast was delicious. I have stayed in many b&b’s and this is definetly one of our top 3. We booked the bedroom suite with its own living room. The bed was very comfortable. I am a light sleeper, but I slept very well. Also because we didnt know much about the area, Bernie gave us wonderful hiking, driving and lunch suggestions. She also put our luggages on the luggage rack (which are quite heavy and w/o our knowledge which is an added touch). We would of never asked anybody to do that. Thats what many 5-star hotels do..didnt expect it from a b&b. Overall, A+ and if anybody is ever in the area, I would definetly recommend them to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming B&B with gracious hosts and great food
We are not B&B people but fell in love with the old charm yet modern amenities Holly Homestead had to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glacier and B&B
This is a what you want in a B&B experience. Great classic property with high touch service. Sorry we only had one night.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area with upper class B&B
Very nice upper class B&B. Owners are very polite and helpful. Serve good Port in the living room.

8/10 Good

Robin, Bedfordshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant B&B
Very warm welcome from Bernie whose local knowledge is extensive and who was able to advise on those restaurants able to run a courtesy transfer service although during our stay of two days we did not avail ourselves of this, preferring the 20/25 minute walk into town. Reasonable variety of choice for cooked breakfast and cereals etc. Bernie supplied details of places worth visiting en route during our onward journey southwards.