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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
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Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin) | Premium bedding, free WiFi
Hallway
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin) | Premium bedding, free WiFi

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

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Suite) | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Suite)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen) | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Holly Homestead B&B places you 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Lake Matheson. This 4.5-star bed & breakfast has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holly Homestead B&B

Luxury bed & breakfast in Franz Josef Glacier with free breakfast
Guests of Holly Homestead B&B enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury bed & breakfast include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-8:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holly Homestead B&B?

Holly Homestead B&B provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Holly Homestead B&B?

This bed & breakfast is located in Franz Josef Glacier, a short 20-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and also 20 minutes on foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. You'll also find Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Our Lady of the Alps within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holly Homestead B&B?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Holly Homestead B&B have a casino?

No, Holly Homestead B&B doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holly Homestead B&B?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as free breakfast and a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holly Homestead B&B have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Holly Homestead B&B offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holly Homestead B&B allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holly Homestead B&B.

Are there connecting rooms at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holly Homestead B&B?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holly Homestead B&B.

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
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Australia

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

Excellent B&B with very friendly hosts

Very nice and comfortable room with excellent facilities and a lovely setting. Bernie was very helpful and accommodating and there was an excellent wholesome breakfast. We had a superior room (twin) but it was the most expensive (20% higher) of this type of accommodation during our 10 day visit to NZ for the same type of accommodation. Could just be Franz Josef pricing.

8/10 Good

Timothy, Westford, MA

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

Comfortable B&B

The food was good and the hosts were great, very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Loreta, C

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

Excellent B&B

Excellent accommodation in Franz Bernie the hostess couldn't have been more helpful from restaurant suggestions to local knowledge etc

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: absolutely beautiful; Value: Fantastic; Service: just like visiting friend; Cleanliness: Immaculate; would highly recommend holly homestead to all my friends and family

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I have ever stayed on my travels
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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