10/10 Exceptional
Loved it amazing room, friendly and helpful staff. So many facilities so worth the price my favourite place to stay ever!
Latasha
Latasha, 2-night trip
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel offers a unique blend of comfort and adventure. Unwind with a good book from the library, challenge friends to a game in the arcade, or simply relax in this eco-certified haven. With barbecue grills and free self parking available, you can focus on making memories.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Laundry facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Child-friendly activities
Main amenities (9)
- Hot tub
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Self-serve laundry
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (5)
- Laundry facilities
- Limited housekeeping
- Arcade/game room
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free self parking
CA $88
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Room options
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Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Exceptional
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Double Room, Ensuite
Exceptional
Highlights
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Family Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
- 9 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)
- 4 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 6 Twin Beds
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)
Very good
Highlights
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 1
- 4 Twin Beds
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About the area
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
About this property
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. The hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
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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.
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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very good
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staffBreakfastRoomLocationParkingHikingTownsGlaciersAmbienceHot TubWhat guests liked
- The hot tub was a lovely bonus and looked awesome, available for guest use. (5 reviews)
- The hot tub was a nice bonus and a lovely touch available for guests. (4 reviews)
- Free breakfast and soup were a lovely touch, appreciated by many guests. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Was an amazing stay, didnt expect to get welcomed so friendly and we got taken to a pizza bar for dinner. Definitely a place to stay!
Karl
Karl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic location easy access to restaurants, supermarkets & all walks & hikes.
Accommodation was exceptional in cleanliness & lots of kitchen equipment free to use available - would definitely recommend
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A very pleasant lounge, room, kitchen and hot tub. Perfect location in town. Quiet location
Wayne
Wayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Really enjoyed staying here - kind of funky, an accommodation with personality. Free soup every night is a great touch and much appreciated. Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, good communal kitchen and other spaces.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Glow Worm is a great to stay at. It is very affordable. Very handy to the village and nearby walking tracks
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Enjoyed stay very much
Enjoy the friendliness and warmness of the hosts. Soup and breakfast a wonderfull touch. Hope to be back for a longer stay.
Judith I
Judith I, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Really great hostel - perfect location in the centre of the small Franz Josef town. Close to a few pubs and importantly the skydive centre. The staff were really friendly. They offered free veg soup every evening and the kitchen was very well equipped. Private room was comfy and the showers were great. Lovely touch to have the hot tub available too. Everywhere was very clean. Would definitely recommend.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect little hostel
Fabulous little place, free soup and hottub, and manager Georgia was friendly and helpful, a little star, thank you! WiFi was slow at busy times.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
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.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Location is good. Breakfast and soup great.
Very limited parking on site, if you come late all spaces are taken and park somewhere on streets.
Very limited Wi-Fi. No internet after 7pm - system completely overloaded.
In night time ants come in hundreds. You will find them in morning covering all your food (
Lana
Lana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice hostel with helpful staff.
Rudy
Rudy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Comfortable and good location
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic place, glad we found it! Will definitely be back 😊
Jodi
10/10 Exceptional
Best hostel we’ve started at in New Zealand. Incredibly welcoming and has everything you need
James
10/10 Exceptional
The staff is really friendly. The facilities are clean and it’s easy to get to town. After a hike the spa and soup are nice.
Maxima
Maxima, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff. Free continental breahfast and free soup at night. Can’t beat that for hospitality
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The host, Benjamin, was incredible. Great atmosphere, social and just all over amazing.
Dag Henrik
Dag Henrik, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
The stuff was very friendly
Torsten
Torsten, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Cool spot in beautiful location.
I had a great stay. The owner Benjamin was friendly and takes care of his guests. The room was comfortable with a tv, en-suite, fridge and everything else I needed. The hot tub was a nice bonus! Located in the middle of town and I could walk everywhere, the glacier was a short drive away
Brett
Brett, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Spartan but suitable
Marcel
Marcel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Benjamin the host is welcoming and friendly. He runs the accommodation efficiently and nothing is ever too much trouble. He provides a good breakfast every day and veg soup from 6pm which is welcome after a day out hiking. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Also, his assistant Jackie is lovely, always helpful. Thanks for a great stay.
Jane
8/10 Very good
Loved the rustic look of the place but didn't appreciate the neighbours banging doors and windows until late at night.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Absolutely loved this place
Fantastic little place. Room brilliant and very quirky. Bed extremely comfortable. Great location to amenities, shops etc. Free soup in the evening and breakfast in the morning was a very nice touch. Didn't use the hot tub as we arrived late and it was about to close for the night but it looked awesome. Absolutely loved this place.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Lovely staff a good kitchen & lounge 👍. However 1 toilet & 2 showers (both weather-beaten) between approximately 16 adults was a stretch. Also no bug screens anywhere. Free soup & breakfast appreciated however.
Shaun
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