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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hostel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Property amenity
BBQ/picnic area
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)
Property grounds
Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaiho Hot Tubs5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools5 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)117 min drive
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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Franz Josef Glacier

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel is located in Franz Josef Glacier. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mapourika.
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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
  • St James Anglican Church - 6 min walk

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 2 min walk
  • Full of Beans - 3 min walk
  • Snakebite - 2 min walk
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 3 min walk
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 4 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
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information
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

  • Limited housekeeping
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 3 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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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 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel on 20 May 2024 start from NZ$88.67, 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.

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

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

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