Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel is located in Franz Josef Glacier. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu.
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
Eco-certified hostel
An arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and limited housekeeping
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
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
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
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
Wheelchair accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels
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Heating (climate-controlled)
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
Pets not allowed (service animals 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
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
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel located?
Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this eco-certified hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Te Wahipounamu, and Our Lady of the Alps. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are also within 10 minutes.
Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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 (
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.