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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Property amenity
Dining
Lobby lounge
BBQ/picnic area
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025

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

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  • 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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Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Housekeeping
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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

Eco-certified hostel
An arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel on 11 Jan 2025 start from AU$123.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this eco-certified hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Glow Worm is a great to stay at. It is very affordable. Very handy to the village and nearby walking tracks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Lana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 (
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Judith I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marcel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spartan but suitable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Free continental breahfast and free soup at night. Can’t beat that for hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Shaohua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Torsten

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The stuff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Valentine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, glad we found it! Will definitely be back 😊

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Location
Franz Josef Glacier