Is Holly Homestead B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holly Homestead B&B?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holly Homestead B&B?

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

Where is Holly Homestead B&B located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this bed & breakfast is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Lake Matheson.

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Feb 2020

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

22 Dec 2019

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 traveller

24 Apr 2019

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

2 May 2018

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

1 May 2018

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

4 Mar 2018

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

14 Dec 2017

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

26 Oct 2017

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

18 May 2017

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

20 Apr 2017

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Jan 2017

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

8/10 Good

Robin, Bedfordshire, England

24 Dec 2016

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

29 Oct 2016

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

3 Dec 2015

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

18 Oct 2015

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

26 Sept 2013

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

Great Breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Australia - SA - Adelaide

19 Sept 2012

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

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