Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(150 Ratings)

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Eco-certified hostel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a library are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

7.8 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Ensuite

1 Double • 32 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 32 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Double • 1 Bunk • 97 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

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4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(150 Ratings)

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

7.8 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Ensuite

1 Double • 32 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 32 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Double • 1 Bunk • 97 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(150 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The Glow Worm is a great to stay at. It is very affordable. Very handy to the village and nearby walking tracks

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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 (

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Enjoy the friendliness and warmness of the hosts. Soup and breakfast a wonderfull touch. Hope to be back for a longer stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

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.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Spartan but suitable

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Comfortable and good location

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Friendly staff. Free continental breahfast and free soup at night. Can’t beat that for hospitality

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Benjamin, the property owner, was absolutely amazing! Full of really helpful advice on all things Franz Josef and surrounding area. He will go out of his way to ensure that you have a wonderful trip, advise you on good days out/hikes and other excursions. He's always around, and so approachable, if you have any questions you won't feel afraid to ask them. He also makes an amazing soup every night, which is great and really unique amongst the hostels we have stayed in on our journeys. The other staff working there were also really friendly. Excellent location, parking was good, room was comfortable, and other guests were all very welcoming too. It has the feel of a really nice little community. Great hostel to stay in.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

The stuff was very friendly

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Fantastic place, glad we found it! Will definitely be back 😊

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Best hostel we’ve started at in New Zealand. Incredibly welcoming and has everything you need

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

The host, Benjamin, was incredible. Great atmosphere, social and just all over amazing.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

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

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Nice stay

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Friendly staff everything is there Free breakfast and soup for dinner just rounds it all off especially for the price And normally there is even a hot pool to sink into after seeing the glacier and other walks Would definitely stay here again

1.3 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Friendly staff everything is thereFree breakfast and soup for dinner just rounds it all off especially for the priceAnd normally there is even a hot pool to sink into after seeing the glacier and other walksWould definitely stay here again

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Easy to find and it's close to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Very friendly staff. Nice and clean just great for an overnight stay.. Very affordable an free parking just outside your room.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Easy to find and it's close to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Very friendly staff. Nice and clean just great for an overnight stay.. Very affordable an free parking just outside your room.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Good value base for Franz Josef. Comfortable room, not luxurious but perfectly fine. Appreciated the free veggie soup in the evening and breakfast next day. Would book again.

1.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Quite a good atmosphere at this place. And they have friendly services like free popcorn and vegetable soup in the evening. Just wish there wasn’t 1 toilet and 1 sink for 8 people. Also can be noisy in the summer when the windows are open and people are sitting directly outside.

1.3 / 5.0

Feb 2020

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of our room and how much space there was in it. Wasn't expecting to be offered evening soup or breakfast. We booked this as a last resort but were very happy with everything it offered. I even exchanged my book for another one. Well done glowworm!

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Everything was fine. Parking was bit challenging. otherwise all good.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Lots of packpackers. WiFi poor in room said to be due to recent rains. WiFi was fine in reception and common areas.

1.3 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Nice place that provided breakfast, soup, etc. Could have used more toilets but otherwise not bad and nice host.

1.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Nice place that provided breakfast, soup, etc. Could have used more toilets but otherwise not bad and nice host.

1.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Much better than i expected, small but nice room with parking outside. Free hot tub outside and keas walking around in the yard.

1.3 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Really love our stay! The room has everything we needed, would definitely book again sometime

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Smaller motel but clean, a little bit cramped compared with other motels outside Franz Josef. Good for one night.

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Older motel-type accommodations. Room was clean, bed was ok for comfort (firm mattress). Reception staff were very helpful for planning things to do (our heli hike was cancelled due to rain).

1.3 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Fab little stay here! Facilities were ace and there was the hidden bonus of free soup and breakfast! Totally recommend this place!

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2019

Lovely hostel. Great room with own microwave, fridge and coffee/tea etc. Free breakfast and home made soup.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $76 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

Family Room

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

Family Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel?

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