Name: Glow Worm Accommodation
Address: 27 Cron Street, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand, 27 Cron Street, West Coast, 7886, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $22 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Hostel Glow Worm Accommodation

27 Cron Street, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand –

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July 17, 2016

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Free vegetable soup in evenings, popcorn anytime. Comfortable room. Small but clean. Great for backpackers.

Regina, United States of America

Soup for dinner, free popcorn, and breakfast in the am. Benjamin is awesome!!! He got me an extra pillow, that was more flat and comfortable for me. He had breakfast out earlier for me!! Great guy, great staff!!!!

Debra, New Zealand

I arrived very late, but the room key was put aside for me on a hook labelled late check-in. Very convenient. Not to mention the heater in the room was already turn on by the lovely staff. What a relief to walk into the warm room on a very cold night! Very thoughtful and friendly staff. Kitchen was well equipped and room was clean. The free warm soup in the evenings and breakfast were a great bonus!

Sabrina, Malaysia

Staff is super friendly and this hostel has a very cool vibe.

Heaven, New Zealand

The staff was amazing, I unfortunately don't remember the girls name, but she was really amazing. They have good facilities and really big and equipped common room and kitchen. The breakfast was simple but totally ok for a good start of the day. The location is very good, just couple of minutes ride to the parking from where you can walk "to" the glacier - well, to the viewing point :). They also have a pop corn machine and corn in the reception area which really is an awesome add on and you get a gummy worm when you check-in.

Simona, Slovenia

Free soup and breakfast was good. Enough car park and good location

Seongwon, Australia

Friendly staff, good location for caves, good kitchen and communal areas

Nicola, United Kingdom

The room was clean and comfortable. The complimentary vegetable soup was delicious.

Dendoh, Australia

Everything! One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in plus the free soup at night was delicious

Craig, Australia

We rent a standard queen bed room with share bathroom. It was super comfortable and the location of the bathroom was convinient.

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What guests loved the most:
“Free vegetable soup in evenings, popcorn anytime. Comfortable room. Small but clean. Great for backpackers.”

Regina United States of America
“Soup for dinner, free popcorn, and breakfast in the am. Benjamin is awesome!!! He got me an extra pillow, that was more flat and comfortable for me. He had breakfast out earlier for me!! ”

Debra New Zealand
“I arrived very late, but the room key was put aside for me on a hook labelled late check-in. Very convenient. Not to mention the heater in the room was already turn on by the lovely staff. ”

Sabrina Malaysia
“Staff is super friendly and this hostel has a very cool vibe.”

Heaven New Zealand
“The staff was amazing, I unfortunately don't remember the girls name, but she was really amazing. They have good facilities and really big and equipped common room and kitchen. ”

Simona Slovenia
“Free soup and breakfast was good. Enough car park and good location”

Seongwon Australia
“Friendly staff, good location for caves, good kitchen and communal areas”

Nicola United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable. The complimentary vegetable soup was delicious.”

Dendoh Australia
“Everything! One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in plus the free soup at night was delicious”

Craig Australia
“We rent a standard queen bed room with share bathroom. It was super comfortable and the location of the bathroom was convinient.”

....... Malaysia

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, free international telephone calls 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Franz Josef! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Continental, Buffet

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Free Private Parking Available On Site

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An Inside Look at Glow Worm Accommodation

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.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Franz Josef Glacier
5.8 miles
Fox Glacier
10 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Alice May Restaurant
0 miles
The Landing Restaurant
0.1 miles
Snake Bite Brewery Restaurant
0.1 miles
Four Squre Super Market Supermarket
0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Mapourika Lake
7.8 miles

Closest Airports

Hokitika Airport
61.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“great room, great location, great staff... looked fab at night time with all the lights on outside. Great value for money.”

Katie

Ireland

“Great location. Quite quiet.”

Hendrik

Estonia

7.9

“The evening soup and self service popcorn were a very sweet welcome! The location is great and the rooms are okay. ”

Linda

Germany

8.3

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2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

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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.

“Soup for dinner, free popcorn, and breakfast in the am. Benjamin is awesome!!! He got me an extra pillow, that was more flat and comfortable for me. He had breakfast out earlier for me!! Great guy, great staff!!!!”

Debra

New Zealand

“I arrived very late, but the room key was put aside for me on a hook labelled late check-in. Very convenient. Not to mention the heater in the room was already turn on by the lovely staff. What a relief to walk into the warm room on a very cold night! Very thoughtful and friendly staff. Kitchen was well equipped and room was clean. The free warm soup in the evenings and breakfast were a great bonus!”

Sabrina

Malaysia

“The staff was amazing, I unfortunately don't remember the girls name, but she was really amazing. They have good facilities and really big and equipped common room and kitchen. The breakfast was simple but totally ok for a good start of the day. The location is very good, just couple of minutes ride to the parking from where you can walk "to" the glacier - well, to the viewing point :). They also have a pop corn machine and corn in the reception area which really is an awesome add on and you get a gummy worm when you check-in.”

Simona

Slovenia

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Newest Reviews for Glow Worm Accommodation

Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Kymrules
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable and welcoming feel a pleasure to stay,

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Hazel
New Zealand
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Soup was an hour late so not worth hanging around for. Room is imaginatively decorated but kettle didn’t work and shower flooded the bathroom otherwise could’ve given a higher score
Friendly place

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Jacque
Australia
8.3

“Can recommend if looking for budget accomodation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was average and the linen was uncomfortable and stiff.
Free breakfast, good value, jacuzzi spa, excellent locstion to town.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 14, 2018

Ruth
New Zealand
6.3

“Glow Worm Accomodation ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were a lot of things up on the storage shelf and were really dusty, no wardrobe and no flannels. The lounge chair very uncomfortable and you got a sore neck if you wanted to watch tv in it. We were only staying overnight and left early so didn’t get a chance to let host know however this has not put us off Glow Worm and would stay again.
It was close to restaurants etc. The host provided free soup and free breakfast and it was reasonably priced. The host was really friendly and very welcoming 😀

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 13, 2018

Guy
Australia
5.0

“I could not wait to leave the place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Shared bathrooms and toilets
Nothing

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Emily
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely place

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

The Claret
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
A little cramped in the toilet and shower areas.
Really good situation and an easy going Hostel that caters for those passing through but wanting to see the Glaciers. Excellent free phone call to any International landline.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Cassie
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super cosy hostel, loved the communal area and the free soup at night, it made it easy to meet people.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Evren
Turkey
7.5

“Great location, friendly staff. Bathroom was not comfy.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
the toilet and the shower are too loud. when you take a shower the bathroom gets wet all over and becomes muddy.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Laura
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Good size rooms, plenty of amenities. Good location, short walk to shops and activities

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

ursula335
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was very tiny!
Lively atmosphere. Free breakfast was a bonus.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Mitchell
Australia
10

“friendly, considerate, comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
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The staff were very friendly, the kitchen was more than adequate and clean. The property went above and beyond, they greet you with lollies, theres a popcorn machine free of charge, a movie room. It was such a great environment that was quite clearly very well cared for and considered the needs of travellers.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Natalja
Australia
10

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cosy , nice spot

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Landscaperth
Australia
9.5

“Good backpackers absolutely recommendable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good
Basic breakfast is good, facilities are clean and organised, staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was good with a private bathroom. There are parking available.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Galina
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owners are very helpful and friendly

Stayed in December 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This dormitory room has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The bathroom has a shower and a toilet. Room Facilities: • Shower • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Dining area • Electric kettle • Toaster • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This budget room includes towels and bed linen. Guests have access to a communal lounge with a TV, a shared bathroom and shared kitchen facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This budget room includes towels and bed linen. Guests have access to a communal lounge with a TV, a shared bathroom and shared kitchen facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a shower and a toilet. Room Facilities: • Shower • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Toaster • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a shower and a toilet. Room Facilities: • Shower • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Toaster • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This dormitory room has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The shared bathroom has a shower and a toilet. Room Facilities: • Shower • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room 1 full bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Shower • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Toaster • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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