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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier

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BBQ/picnic Area
Lobby lounge
Interior
Dining
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (9)

  • Hot tub
  • 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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 3.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 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 - 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

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel. The Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in
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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 cots (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 on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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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/games room
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

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

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

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.

Also known as

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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?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. 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 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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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Location
Parking
Hiking
Ambience
Towns
Hot Tub
Glaciers

What guests liked

  • 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)
  • Free breakfast and soup were a lovely touch, appreciated by many guests. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and good location
Marion, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is really friendly. The facilities are clean and it’s easy to get to town. After a hike the spa and soup are nice.
Maxima, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the rustic look of the place but didn't appreciate the neighbours banging doors and windows until late at night.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Free continental breahfast and free soup at night. Can’t beat that for hospitality
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The host, Benjamin, was incredible. Great atmosphere, social and just all over amazing.
Dag Henrik, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The stuff was very friendly
Torsten, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Cool spot in beautiful location.

I had a great stay. The owner Benjamin was friendly and takes care of his guests. The room was comfortable with a tv, en-suite, fridge and everything else I needed. The hot tub was a nice bonus! Located in the middle of town and I could walk everywhere, the glacier was a short drive away
Brett, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spartan but suitable
Marcel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Benjamin the host is welcoming and friendly. He runs the accommodation efficiently and nothing is ever too much trouble. He provides a good breakfast every day and veg soup from 6pm which is welcome after a day out hiking. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Also, his assistant Jackie is lovely, always helpful. Thanks for a great stay.

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

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

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.

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

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.

6/10 Good

Na descrição do quarto para locação dizia que tinha fogão mas quando chegamos lá só tinha um fogão na cozinha compartilhada e não na nossa cozinha do quarto .
Tairini, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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