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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier

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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel offers a unique blend of comfort and adventure. Unwind with a good book from the library, challenge friends to a game in the arcade, or simply relax in this eco-certified haven. With barbecue grills and free self parking available, you can focus on making memories.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (9)

  • Hot tub
  • Arcade/game 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/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The current price is $43
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

  • When visiting Franz Josef Glacier, Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel is a great choice to consider. The hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

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

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

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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 to 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 spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel and nearby?

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel has a hot tub and an arcade, as well as 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.

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Reviews

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free breakfast and soup were a lovely touch, appreciated by many guests. (6 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a lovely bonus and looked awesome, available for guest use. (5 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a nice bonus and a lovely touch available for guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, weln organized hostel.
Johan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable.
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient location for a good price. Nice kitchen and lounge area.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints. It was a very friendly and accommodating place to stay. Remember it is primarily a backpackers hostel but caters for all. Owner was very chatty, pleasant and helpful. The vibe at the place was great and the room was simple but comfortable and adequate. A perk was the big pot of soup that theylaid on for anyone to share in for free. An amazing bonus to all.
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it amazing room, friendly and helpful staff. So many facilities so worth the price my favourite place to stay ever!
Latasha, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hostel with helpful staff.
Rudy, 2-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location easy access to restaurants, supermarkets & all walks & hikes. Accommodation was exceptional in cleanliness & lots of kitchen equipment free to use available - would definitely recommend
DAVID, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant lounge, room, kitchen and hot tub. Perfect location in town. Quiet location
Wayne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed staying here - kind of funky, an accommodation with personality. Free soup every night is a great touch and much appreciated. Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, good communal kitchen and other spaces.
2-night trip
Verified

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Really great hostel - perfect location in the centre of the small Franz Josef town. Close to a few pubs and importantly the skydive centre. The staff were really friendly. They offered free veg soup every evening and the kitchen was very well equipped. Private room was comfy and the showers were great. Lovely touch to have the hot tub available too. Everywhere was very clean. Would definitely recommend.
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The clean room and friendly staff
Carleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Very good location. Good value for money in the area
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming! We stayed in a private ensuite room and it was clean and comfortable. The water pressure of the shower was amazing. Didn't get a chance to partake in the free soup unfortunately but it's super cool that they offer that. Not sure if we'll be in Franz Josef again anytime soon, but would definitely book here again!
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities and clean room. Easy parking
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing and helpful stuff, nice kitchen and vibe! We loved our one night stay there :)
Agata, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and good location
Marion, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel we’ve started at in New Zealand. Incredibly welcoming and has everything you need