Name: Holly Homestead B&B
Address: 2900 Franz Josef Highway, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand, 2900 Franz Josef Highway, West Coast, 7856, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $137 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.9

Holly Homestead B&B

2900 Franz Josef Highway, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Located in Franz Josef, home of the famous Franz Josef Glacier, this B&B offers free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, 4 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier town center. All accommodations offers mountain or garden views, a flat-screen TV and a heated towel rail. Holly Homestead guests enjoy a shared lounge with comfortable sofas and a breakfast room offering stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. The tour desk books scenic flights and glacier hikes. All accommodations is heated and offers an private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some accommodations offers a bathtub. Holly Homestead Franz Josef is 30 minutes’ drive from both Fox Glacier and Okarito and 19 mi from Whataroa. Dining options are available 0.9 mi away in Franz Josef’s town center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Superior King or Twin Room - Upstairs

1 king bed

2 twin beds

Standard Queen Room

1 queen bed

Deluxe King Suite

1 king bed

Queen Room

1 queen bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

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Facilities

Cleanliness

Comfort

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.9

High score for Franz Josef

Guests who stayed here loved

Don
United States of America
“Bernie & Gerard were magnificent hosts! They made every effort to make us feel at home and tend to our needs. Louise and I were most impressed with their highly personal engagement, beautiful home, and are especially grateful for all of their...”
Steven
United States of America
“One of the best B&Bs we've ever stayed at. Excellent in every respect. Brilliant engaged on site owners. Superb breakfast as well as tea and treats.”
Joey
Netherlands
“Absolutely amazing this place is fantastic! Bernie & Gerard are very lovely, kind and caring. The accomodation is clean and spacious. The location is excellent if you want to enjoy your time in Franz Josef with great hikes around. You have a lot...”
Perry
Australia
“Lovely cooked breakfast and the owners were very attentive”
Thommoj53
Australia
“Bernie was a lovely hostess. She rushed out to greet us warmly in the parking area even as we arrived. She was a fount of information not only about Franz Josef but the west coast in general which we put to good use. The homestead is especially...”
C
Catharine
Australia
“Bernie (and Gerard of course) were excellent hosts. We arrived in absolutely terrible weather where roads had been blocked getting in and out of Franz Josef and Bernie had kept us updated. The room was fabulous- comfortable beds gorgeous bathroom...”
Janet
United Kingdom
“Delightful stay where so much care and thought has been put into every detail that we didn't need to think of a thing. We felt so well looked after and would definitely book again.”
Robert
Australia
“What a fabulous stay we had! The accommodation is top notch in every way. Delightful suite, superb breakfasts, lovely view of the mountains from our room, generous and informative hosts. Bernie is so helpful, and nothing is too much trouble....”
Kerry
Australia
“The breakfast was outstanding and the best ever. The location was perfect”
Le
China
“非常棒的老太太，服务超级贴心，我们是从基督城开过来第二天去福克斯冰川徒步的。房间一尘不染，有问必答提供了很多必要的咨询，去福克斯冰川也很近，半小时车程。房间是我们很喜欢的庄园风格，保养的非常好。很英式。窗明几净。下次一定会再选。”

Managed by Your Hosts ... Bernie & Gerard

Company review score: 10Based on 18 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Your hosts Gerard and Bernadine (Bernie) Oudemans have tenderly refurbished the house and created a boutique B&B only three minutes drive from Franz Josef Glacier village. Gerard and Bernie are NZ born and enjoy meeting and hosting people from all over the world. They can suggest just the right activities to suit you and your holiday style.

Property info

The rimu timbers of this colonial homestead seem to whisper history. Built in 1926 for the Paganini family Holly Homestead is an excellent example of "Arts & Crafts" architecture mixed with casual country chic. You can feel that the people who lived here over the years lived well. Choose from one of the king, queen or twin rooms; or the deluxe super-king suite for that extra bit of decadence. Start your adventure in Glacier Country with breakfast at the wooden farmhouse table and enjoy the charm of a country kitchen. On a clear day you’ll be entranced by the view of the Southern Alps and the Franz Josef Glacier Nevé. Go exploring at your own pace and return home to an alpine sunset before retiring with a glass of port to the guest lounge and your welcoming bed.

Neighborhood info

Holly Homestead is conveniently located approx 1.5km from the township of Franz Josef Glacier in a semi-rural setting. Easy walk to town or a short drive.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Holly Homestead B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 10

House rules
Holly Homestead B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

CashCash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Holly Homestead B&B in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Holly Homestead B&B does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform Holly Homestead B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Holly Homestead B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
The prices at Holly Homestead B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Check-in at Holly Homestead B&B is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Holly Homestead B&B is 1.1 miles from the center of Franz Josef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at Holly Homestead B&B include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Suite