Hostel Glow Worm Accommodation
27 Cron Street, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1423 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Superb kitchen and lounge facilities. The owner was very friendly to chat with and helped out with walks to do while we were there. We will have to try the hot tub next time!
New ZealandLoved the relaxed vibe. The tv room with available movies was fantastic for the wet days, loved the popcorn machine!! Easy walk to the wildlife center nextdoor.
New ZealandA very friendly host, very clean place everywhere, well equipped kitchen and the hot tub
New ZealandEverything! I loved the complementary vegetable soup and popcorn and on site hot tub! We ran out of time for the latter two but it was nice that they were available. And it was nice to have laundry facilities and a clean, private bathroom as well. The room was cute & cozy. It was honestly everything we could’ve asked for & more. And Benjamin was very friendly & helpful and made us feel welcome.
New ZealandGlow Worm put on a free veggie soup for all at 6pm and it was delicious. Always checked we were happy and pleased to be advised when lightbulb needed changing. Nothing too much for them. Very friendly and helpful.
New ZealandAmazing facilities ,great rooms with comfy beds and nice ensuite too..we got upgraded when we got there and it was such a lovely surprise:) Kitchen had every thing you could need, even free hot soup for the cold days and free continental breakfast. Ben was s great host answering all our questions on local walks and attractions. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
New ZealandEverything! The location, the soup, the small breakfast and most of all, the price. Would gladly stay again.
New ZealandEverything that we needed was close by, including a well-stocked grocery store, and the common rooms were great. The hot soup at 6 p.m. brought everyone together, so made the dining area a great place to share information about good places to visit.
CanadaAmenities! Soup at night, breakfast, spa pool, toilet in every room!
ArgentinaLocation. Franz Josef very small so everything is close but nicely tucked away from the "Main Street"
New Zealand
Glow Worm Accommodation
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Kimberly
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Angela
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Luis
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Samantha
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Lynette
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Laura
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Julius
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Chris
Canada
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Sofia
Argentina
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Kelekins
New Zealand
Glow Worm Accommodations is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private rooms with attached bathroom. Free unlimited WiFi is included.
All rooms include free breakfast in the morning and a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool.
All guests at Glow Worm Accommodations have 24-hour access to the large communal kitchen and lounge area, with a 50-inch flat-screen TV and shelf full of games for social nights. The lounge area is equipped with couches and a large range of movies where guests can warm up next to the fireplace and enjoy some free popcorn.
Glow Worm Accommodations is a 25-minute drive from Fox Glacier. A variety of restaurants and bars is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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- Guests liked the kitchen facilities
- Some guests said the room amenities could be improved
- Guests enjoyed the wellness area
See what guests loved the most:
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Kimberly
New Zealand“Superb kitchen and lounge facilities. The owner was very friendly to chat with and helped out with walks to do while we were there. We will have to try the hot tub next time!”
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Angela
New Zealand
“Loved the relaxed vibe. The tv room with available movies was fantastic for the wet days, loved the popcorn machine!! Easy walk to the wildlife center nextdoor. ”
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Luis
New Zealand
“A very friendly host, very clean place everywhere, well equipped kitchen and the hot tub”
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Samantha
New Zealand
“Everything! I loved the complementary vegetable soup and popcorn and on site hot tub! We ran out of time for the latter two but it was nice that they were available. And it was nice to have laundry facilities and a clean, private bathroom as well. The room was cute & cozy. It was honestly everything we could’ve asked for & more. And Benjamin was very friendly & helpful and made us feel welcome.” Read more
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Lynette
New Zealand
“Glow Worm put on a free veggie soup for all at 6pm and it was delicious. Always checked we were happy and pleased to be advised when lightbulb needed changing. Nothing too much for them. Very friendly and helpful.”
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Laura
New Zealand
“Amazing facilities ,great rooms with comfy beds and nice ensuite too..we got upgraded when we got there and it was such a lovely surprise:) Kitchen had every thing you could need, even free hot soup for the cold days and free continental breakfast. Ben was s great host answering all our questions on local walks and attractions. Would definitely recommend to a friend.” Read more
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Julius
New Zealand
“Everything! The location, the soup, the small breakfast and most of all, the price. Would gladly stay again.”
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Chris
Canada“Everything that we needed was close by, including a well-stocked grocery store, and the common rooms were great. The hot soup at 6 p.m. brought everyone together, so made the dining area a great place to share information about good places to visit.”
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Sofia
Argentina“Amenities! Soup at night, breakfast, spa pool, toilet in every room! ”
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Kelekins
New Zealand
“Location. Franz Josef very small so everything is close but nicely tucked away from the "Main Street"”
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About Glow Worm Accommodation
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Glow Worm is a warm and friendly place. Great to relax, sit by the fire and get cosy on the couch. Its like being at nanas place. your happy to put your feet up talk to other travellers.
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Franz Josef Glacier5.7 miles
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Fox Glacier10 miles
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Restaurant Alice May0 miles
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Restaurant The Landing0.1 miles
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Restaurant Snake Bite Brewery0.1 miles
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Lake Mapourika7.8 miles
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Hokitika Airport61.5 miles
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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Amenities of Glow Worm Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Game room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Glow Worm Accommodation accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Please inform Glow Worm Accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Glow Worm Accommodation
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Glow Worm Accommodation is 650 feet from the center of Franz Josef.
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Guests staying at Glow Worm Accommodation can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Glow Worm Accommodation (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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Glow Worm Accommodation offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Game room
- Library
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Check-in at Glow Worm Accommodation is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Glow Worm Accommodation on this page.
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The prices at Glow Worm Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
