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Family Room
9 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Other room types
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
3 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Ensuite
3 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)
4 square metres
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. This hostel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Mobile key entry

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9 PM

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 17

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 16

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Hotel Names

  • Glow Worm Franz Josef Glacier
  • Glow Worm Accommodation Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
  • Glow Worm Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
  • Glow Worm Accommodation Hostel Franz Josef
  • Glow Worm Accommodation Hostel
  • Glow Worm Accommodation Franz Josef
  • Glow Worm Accommodation Franz Josef Glacier
  • Glow Worm Accommodation
  • Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
  • Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

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 complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 16 days prior to check-in.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

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®

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