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The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star B&B with free breakfast

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Front of property
Property grounds
Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room) | Garden view
Free daily continental breakfast
Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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146 Benhar Rd, Benhar, OTA, 9272
  • Place, Kaka Point Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Benhar

Close to the beach.Stay at this Benhar B&B and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Southern Institute of Technology and Shaws Island. Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Kaka Point Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaka Point Beach - 33 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 37 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Catlins Lake - 40 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 48 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 25.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosebank Café & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captains Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

Family-friendly 4-star B&B with free breakfast
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. Free breakfast is available daily. The family-friendly The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Benhar bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1914
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers 3 accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, video-game consoles, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. This Benhar bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox 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

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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Property is also known as

The Fern Thistle Accommodation
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Benhar
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast Benhar

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation to the airport?

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation is 34.5 mi (46-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation on Oct 5, 2025 start from $87.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation.

How close is The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 16.1 mi (29-min drive) from Kaka Point Beach.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offer free breakfast?

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation have a pool?

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation does not have a pool.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation to downtown Benhar?

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation is 0.3 mi away from Benhar.