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 $16 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hostel Glow Worm Accommodation

27 Cron Street, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand –

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Good location. Clean, although smallish rooms. Good kitchen basics. Good value for the money.

Pamela, Canada

Liked that the room had its own bathroom and a second sink which was useful. Simple breakfast of toast and cereals. Free soup in the evening (don’t expect a meal but a simple good broth). Well stocked kitchen.

Marian, Canada

Room was spacious, had enough power plugs and was clean enough. The free breakfast of wheetbix, cornflakes, toast or rices was great :) Location was good too.

Lorna, New Zealand

Free hot vegetable soup served at 6pm. Free hot tub for use by any guest as desired. Gummy glowworm given at check in. Laundry facilities available.

John, United States of America

Delicious vegetable soup and a hot tub, although it was full of people. Glow worm place was close by and an easy walk.

Annette, United States of America

Kitchen area was good. Free popcorn and cereal/toast in the am.

Donna, United States of America

So good music in the common areas, so good breakfast and good soup. The bed was good

Matias, Argentina

We liked the friendly staff. So nice to have hot tasty soup upon arrival. Kitchen had what what was necessary. Guests all good about cleaning up. Free air pop popcorn. Extra treat!

Lynda, United States of America

Location was excellent. Staff was very courteous and helpful.

Charles, United States of America

Considering the type of accommodation, the staff and the facilities met our expectations.

Antonio, Portugal

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9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Good location. Clean, although smallish rooms. Good kitchen basics. Good value for the money.”

Pamela Canada
“Liked that the room had its own bathroom and a second sink which was useful. Simple breakfast of toast and cereals. Free soup in the evening (don’t expect a meal but a simple good broth). ”

Marian Canada
“Room was spacious, had enough power plugs and was clean enough. The free breakfast of wheetbix, cornflakes, toast or rices was great :) Location was good too.”

Lorna New Zealand
“Free hot vegetable soup served at 6pm. Free hot tub for use by any guest as desired. Gummy glowworm given at check in. Laundry facilities available.”

John United States of America
“Delicious vegetable soup and a hot tub, although it was full of people. Glow worm place was close by and an easy walk.”

Annette United States of America
“Kitchen area was good. Free popcorn and cereal/toast in the am.”

Donna United States of America
“So good music in the common areas, so good breakfast and good soup. The bed was good”

Matias Argentina
“We liked the friendly staff. So nice to have hot tasty soup upon arrival. Kitchen had what what was necessary. Guests all good about cleaning up. Free air pop popcorn. Extra treat!”

Lynda United States of America
“Location was excellent. Staff was very courteous and helpful.”

Charles United States of America
“Considering the type of accommodation, the staff and the facilities met our expectations.”

Antonio Portugal

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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Franz Josef! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 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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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

“Big shared kitchen area with free breakfast and soup on an evening. The staff were really lovely and the room was nice and clean as well as the shared bathroom ...”

Teresa

Cambodia

9.5

“Close proximity to everything Rooms having own bathroom and minor kitchen facilities, didn't have to go to communal area if you didn't want to Hot tub...”

Christine

Australia

“Location, and room options.”

Brett

New Zealand

8.3

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2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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“Liked that the room had its own bathroom and a second sink which was useful. Simple breakfast of toast and cereals. Free soup in the evening (don’t expect a meal but a simple good broth). Well stocked kitchen.”

Marian

Canada

“We liked the friendly staff. So nice to have hot tasty soup upon arrival. Kitchen had what what was necessary. Guests all good about cleaning up. Free air pop popcorn. Extra treat!”

Lynda

United States of America

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Newest Reviews for Glow Worm Accommodation

Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Mireille
New Zealand
7.5

“Friendly staff, good service, beautiful area.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Free soup and breakfast. Nice area. Comfortable beds.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Lubos
Slovakia

3 helpful votes
9.2

“nice stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Great value for hostel. Basic breakfast tea and coffe provided. Very clean.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Ann
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were in room no1. Would not recommend it. The noise was ridiculous after hours. Both nights I had to go out after 11.30 And ask people to be quiet. And again go to the room next door and ask them to be quiet. Not the staffs fault but annoying none the less.
They provide soup and breakfast which was good.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Peter
Australia

13 helpful votes
8.0

“Interesting mix of accommodation – motel/hostel/communal facilities – competitive costs.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not such good things Nothing much comes to mind. The two-person unit/ensuite is … well, cramped if you’ve a couple of suitcases for which to find space. Check out the family alternative (and relative cost). Especially for a couple of nights.
Good things Two years since we had last travelled through Franz Joseph on our previous ‘loopy’ trip – travelling north that time – but this was our first time overnight in the township. We’d a helicopter ride organized and the road bridge over the Waiho River just south of the township had collapsed. Glow Worm is 50m from the commercial strip – everywhere accessible on foot. Interesting mix of motel and hostel, with shared/communal area (in which we saw one other traveller) otherwise it was e..m..p..t..y. Rustic style buildings – motel units, hostel/rooms stacked around a circular compound/car park with shared spa/hot water pool at centre, and communal/hostel areas to one side behind reception. Figured that there were six motel units occupied from the cars parked (from how many … couple dozen)? Reception upgraded us to a family unit (in one corner) from the twin bed unit that we’d booked earlier – when requested. Spacious … and made all the difference. Twin-bed unit was, well, compact. Gratis. Friendly staff – casual summer people all judging by the German, Dutch & Spanish accented English spoken. Kitchen sufficient for typical on-the-road evening meal and/or breakfast; usual kitchen facilities. Breakfast and evening soup (more of a stew really) came with room rates. We explored in-house but didn’t follow through – couldn’t not take advantage of the town’s facilities – with no one around – all those places to eat, sit, drink, enjoy, etc. of an evening; Breakfast was easier in-unit. Popcorn gratis too. Laundry facilities – coin operated washers and driers. Centre of the car park there’s a spa/hot pool – available to all. Again, we didn’t. This thing about time pressing. Heard kiwis calling during the night. That’s an unusual one. We’ve heard them when tramping, but never close to/in a local township. From the modern kiwi-house next door? That seems more likely.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Teresa
Cambodia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Big shared kitchen area with free breakfast and soup on an evening. The staff were really lovely and the room was nice and clean as well as the shared bathroom area.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Elke
Canada
10

“Great spot. Thanks”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff, clean, good location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Pamela
Canada
8.3

“Good Stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bathroom quite small and no towel bar or even a hook to hang bath towels.
Good location. Clean, although smallish rooms. Good kitchen basics. Good value for the money.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 10, 2019

Valeriya
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
It was a comfortable and friendly place to stay in. Shame we arrived that late and missed that glorious vegetable soup they serve every evening :)

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Kristen
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.8

“It was a lovely stay that I would recommend to people wanting affordable accommodation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We had booked three of us in a 4 bed room. We were used to having a fourth person added to our room, but this time we got split up because another family had booked and they didn't want to split them into 3 rooms. We understood that it would not have been too nice for that family, but we would have preferred the 3 of us being in the same room as we expected...or being notified in advance.
The hostel is a good kind of quirky mixed with cozy which was lovely. The advertised complimentary vegetable soup in the evenings (I would suggest bringing your own bread/toast to go with the soup) and cereal and toast for brekkie was a lovely touch.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Badarudeen
United Arab Emirates
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Total cleanliness of the Hotel. Losts of spider web was there in the room.
Only the reception staff. Was very friendly

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Niall
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had to leave.
Free soup in the evening. Fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable lounge. Laundry facilities on site.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Henry
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
8.3

“Perfect bolt hole when a storm came”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were generous and clean. The shared facilities and hot tub were good. There is free breakfast and soup

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Nikita
Australia
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff at front desk not particularly helpful.
Nice communal space

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Carl
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great overnight stop and could easily have stayed longer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really. Ideal for a one night stay.
Compact room with all necessities and wonderful old photos around the room.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Leo
Australia
7.5

“We had an enjoyable 2 nights”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was tight
Service and location

Stayed in March 2019

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 Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-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 Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-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 Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-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 Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-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 Free parking 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! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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