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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier

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Property amenity
Dining
Lobby lounge
BBQ/picnic area
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (8)

  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/games room
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Mobile key entry
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 3.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Mobile key entry
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 5 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk
  • Fox Glacier - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 17 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Glow Worm Accommodation Hostel Franz Josef
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Glow Worm Accommodation Franz Josef Glacier
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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel and nearby?
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area.
What's the area around Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel like?
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 5 minutes' walk from Our Lady of the Alps.

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The Glow Worm is a great to stay at. It is very affordable. Very handy to the village and nearby walking tracks
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Location is good. Breakfast and soup great. Very limited parking on site, if you come late all spaces are taken and park somewhere on streets. Very limited Wi-Fi. No internet after 7pm - system completely overloaded. In night time ants come in hundreds. You will find them in morning covering all your food (
Lana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Debra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very friendly place but very basic room. Sadly my room smelt of wet dog and the window catch was broken so i had to secure it using a wash bag! Free soup, popcorn and breakfast is a nice touch.
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect little hostel
Fabulous little place, free soup and hottub, and manager Georgia was friendly and helpful, a little star, thank you! WiFi was slow at busy times.
Cheryl, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Toni, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rodney, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed stay very much
Enjoy the friendliness and warmness of the hosts. Soup and breakfast a wonderfull touch. Hope to be back for a longer stay.
Judith I, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was an amazing stay, didnt expect to get welcomed so friendly and we got taken to a pizza bar for dinner. Definitely a place to stay!
Karl, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Isaac, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

N, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gordon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Spartan but suitable
Marcel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved this place
Fantastic little place. Room brilliant and very quirky. Bed extremely comfortable. Great location to amenities, shops etc. Free soup in the evening and breakfast in the morning was a very nice touch. Didn't use the hot tub as we arrived late and it was about to close for the night but it looked awesome. Absolutely loved this place.
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and good location
Marion, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Free continental breahfast and free soup at night. Can’t beat that for hospitality
Gary, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Benjamin, the property owner, was absolutely amazing! Full of really helpful advice on all things Franz Josef and surrounding area. He will go out of his way to ensure that you have a wonderful trip, advise you on good days out/hikes and other excursions. He's always around, and so approachable, if you have any questions you won't feel afraid to ask them. He also makes an amazing soup every night, which is great and really unique amongst the hostels we have stayed in on our journeys. The other staff working there were also really friendly. Excellent location, parking was good, room was comfortable, and other guests were all very welcoming too. It has the feel of a really nice little community. Great hostel to stay in.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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Shaohua, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The stuff was very friendly
Torsten, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely staff a good kitchen & lounge 👍. However 1 toilet & 2 showers (both weather-beaten) between approximately 16 adults was a stretch. Also no bug screens anywhere. Free soup & breakfast appreciated however.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Valentine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place, glad we found it! Will definitely be back 😊
Verified Wotif guest review