In Franz Josef Glacier .You'll be steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a 5-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu. Our Lady of the Alps and Waiho Hot Tubs are also within half a mile (1 km).
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
3-star eco-certified hostel with free WiFi
As a guest of Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3-star Franz Josef Glacier hostel is smoke free.
23 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Game room or arcade
Library
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel offers 23 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English, German
Property amenities
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Things to do
Arcade/game room
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
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 17 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 17 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in.
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 Franz Josef Glacier
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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 150 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
63
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 150 reviews" "
8 - Good
58
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 150 reviews" "
6 - Okay
22
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 150 reviews" "
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
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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
6/10 Okay
Amanda
17 Feb 2024
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.