Franz Josef Glacier retreat .Within the region of this Franz Josef Glacier B&B, you'll find Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Lake Matheson is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) away.
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
4.5-star luxury B&B with free WiFi
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 complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
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
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels
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
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.
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; 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 each 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 accommodations 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®
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Holly Homestead B&B to the airport?
Holly Homestead B&B is 83.3 mi (115-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Holly Homestead B&B have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Holly Homestead B&B.
Does Holly Homestead B&B offer free breakfast?
Holly Homestead B&B offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Holly Homestead B&B?
No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.
What time is check-in at Holly Homestead B&B?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Holly Homestead B&B?
This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.
Does Holly Homestead B&B have a pool?
Holly Homestead B&B does not have a pool.
Does Holly Homestead B&B have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.
How close is Holly Homestead B&B to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?
Holly Homestead B&B is 1 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.
Holly Homestead B&B Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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!
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.
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.
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.