Title: Holly Homestead B&B Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Holly Homestead B&B Luxury bed & breakfast in Franz Josef Glacier with free breakfast ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627000/9626911/b61c475f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627000/9626911/00aeab38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627000/9626911/7d2f0c80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627000/9626911/eebf6cc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Super King/Twin) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627000/9626911/3c518901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Holly Homestead B&B offers calm and thoughtful comforts. Guests start with a full breakfast, then enjoy the sunny terrace or garden. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFranz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Holly-Homestead-BB.h9626911.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFranz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Holly-Homestead-BB.h9626911.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.37273%2C170.18193&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IWLp6sRSo1fEC7LE1yRilWA25ew=) 2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856 #### 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 - ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min drive - ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Alice May - ‬2 min drive - ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive ## About this property ### Holly Homestead B&B Luxury eco-certified bed & breakfast You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Holly Homestead B&B. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this bed & breakfast include: - Free self-parking - Tour/ticket information and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Holly Homestead B&B include comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries ### 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. ## 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 - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ## 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 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not 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 at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Holly Homestead B&B Franz Josef Glacier Holly Homestead B&B Holly Homestead Franz Josef Glacier Holly Homestead Holly Homestead B&B Bed & breakfast Holly Homestead B&B Franz Josef Glacier Holly Homestead B&B Bed & breakfast Franz Josef Glacier ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ### What time is check-out at Holly Homestead B&B? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holly Homestead B&B Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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! ##### Verified traveller 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 ##### Verified traveller 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. ##### Verified traveller 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). ##### Rob 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! ##### Rick ### 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. ##### John Donald 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. ##### John 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. ##### Verified traveller 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. ##### Roger ### 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. ##### Andreas ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 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. ##### Robin ### 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. ##### Peter ### 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. ##### Timothy ### 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 ##### Loreta ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne 26 Sept 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great Breakfast! ##### Wayne ### 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 ##### Karen ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Korona Hotel Wroclaw Market Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wroclaw-Hotels-Korona-Hotel-Wroclaw-Market-Square.h37335132.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Minster on Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minster-On-Sea-Hotels.d3000472906.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Royal Kamuela Villas & Suites at Monkey Forest, Ubud - For Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ubud-Hotels-Royal-Kamuela-Villas-Suites-At-Monkey-Forest.h4326939.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Early Check-in in Berlin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Berlin-Hotels-Hotel-With-Early-Check-In.0-0-d179892-thotelwithearlycheckin.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [West Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harrogate-Hotels-West-Park-Hotel.h900723.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Caen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caen-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-0-d814-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Burnham Beeches Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Slough-Hotels-Burnham-Beeches-Hotel.h26575.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Bournemouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d654-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Restaurant Balm Meggen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Meggen-Hotels-Hotel-Restaurant-Balm-Meggen.h1339976.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Leeds-City-Centre.h434875.Hotel-Information) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Budva](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budva-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d6050135-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Zanzibar-Hotels.s50-0-d4186.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Dunoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunoon-Hotels.d5587.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Saint-Louis (BSL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/bsl/london-to-basel) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Ait Youssef Ou Ali (AHU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/ahu/london-to-al-hoceima) > > [Flights from Granadilla de Abona (TFS) to Leeds (LBA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/tfs/lba/tenerife-to-leeds) > > [British Airways London (LHR) to Boston (BOS) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-heathrow-to-logan-intl/ba/lhr/bos) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Nottingham (NQT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/nqt/edinburgh-to-nottingham) ### Packages > [Porto Moniz Natural Pools](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Moniz-Natural-Pools-Porto-Moniz.d6081841.Attraction) > > [Chipping Norton Golf Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Golf-Club-Chipping-Norton.d6261065.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Arraial d'Ajuda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Seguro-Arraial-DAjuda.dx6261330)