Glow Worm Accommodation
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Glow Worm Accommodation
Hostel
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef, West Coast 7886, New Zealand
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Highlights
Free parking
Pets welcome
Ideal location
Lots to doAmenities
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Tour/Ticket Service
German
Barbecue
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Property Description
With a stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.
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8.2/10
Very GoodIn general very easy, rooms and bed ok. The location is very good.
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Surroundings
Airport: Mount Cook Airport
(476.0 km)
Landmarks: West Coast Wildlife Centre
(<100m)
Landmarks: Across Country Quad Bikes
(<100m)
Landmarks: Air Safaris Franz Josef Scenic Flights
(<100m)
Landmarks: Glacier Helicopters Franz Josef Glacier
(100m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
3
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
2 single beds
Has window
Non-smoking
Towels
Private toilet
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Rug
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9
Twin Room with Ensuite
2 single beds
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Satellite channels
Wi-Fi in room
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6
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Towels
Private toilet
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Rug
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4
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)
4 single beds
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Family Room
1 bunk bed and 1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Satellite channels
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12
Double Room with Ensuite
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Private toilet
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Hair dryer
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Guest Reviews
8.2/10
Very Good
55 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.8
- Amenities8.1
- Location8.5
- Service8.3
Average for similar properties in Franz Josef
AI Summary
The accommodation impresses with its cleanliness and central location, convenient for Mountain View access. Guests appreciate the comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and excellent customer service.
Around&About
February 13, 2025
I stayed 2 nights in a 6 bed dorm at Glow worm. The location is pretty central in Franz Josef and the service really nice with always available coffee, tea, popcorn and daily soup at 6pm. However the structure is really old and maybe for this reason not the cleanest. The room was really smell and dirty and the bed frame was the loudest ever. All in all I dont think I would come back.
Syhui Ho
January 19, 2025
Perfect location for the Mountain View. Love the shared kitchen, plenty of kitchen utensils where you can make literally anything out of the kitchen with the tools. It also serves hot soup after 6pm.
stoeny sim
December 13, 2024
It's a small but well contained place for family. Unique and feels like a place in the great outback. Able to view the mountains from the place
Guest User
January 5, 2025
In general very easy, rooms and bed ok. The location is very good.
Guest User
September 6, 2023
Good environment and services. Warm and comfortable room and the free hot tub. Excellent location. Comprehensive kitchen and helpful staff.
Lek Wipawii
May 24, 2023
Nice atmosphere and also provided veggies soup but we didn't have it. Having shared hot tub, although it is a bit small.
Shangshu
March 31, 2025
1 Trip.com is deceptive. The initial advertisement and confirmation email said that three days of stay included three days of breakfast, but the final confirmation email did not include breakfast. It was too late to cancel the order. In addition, the owner said that he did not place the advertisement on Trip.com.
2 The upper bunk bed is equipped with a fall-proof fence, so it is easy to fall when going to the toilet in the middle of the night
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@travel_vaya
December 15, 2023
Excellent location. Everything very organized and harmonious with a view of the glacier from the common area. They offer soup every night and breakfast in the morning. In addition, the rooms have a kitchenette.
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Off-site
Private parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Tour/Ticket Service
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
German
Public Areas
Barbecue
Picnic Area
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Garden
Shared Kitchen
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Off-site
Activities
Game Room
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:30–19:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Fee: Contact the property for details
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 48
With a stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.