Glow Worm Accommodation

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Glow Worm Accommodation

27 Cron Street, Franz Josef, West Coast, 7886, New ZealandView Hotel Details
Glow Worm Accommodation
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Guest Reviews of Glow Worm Accommodation

8.2/10
Very Good
54 review
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Location8.5
Amenities8.1
Service8.3
Cleanliness7.8
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
44 review
6.5/10
Posted on Feb 13, 2025
I stayed 2 nights in a 6 bed dorm at Glow worm. The location is pretty central in Franz Josef and the service really nice with always available coffee, tea, popcorn and daily soup at 6pm. However the structure is really old and maybe for this reason not the cleanest. The room was really smell and dirty and the bed frame was the loudest ever. All in all I dont think I would come back.
Syhui Ho
Family Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
7 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 19, 2025
Perfect location for the Mountain View. Love the shared kitchen, plenty of kitchen utensils where you can make literally anything out of the kitchen with the tools. It also serves hot soup after 6pm.
stoeny sim
Family Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Family
20 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
It's a small but well contained place for family. Unique and feels like a place in the great outback. Able to view the mountains from the place
Andreas
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory
Stayed in Nov 2024
Other
50 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 5, 2025
In general very easy, rooms and bed ok. The location is very good.
Guest User
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Aug 2023
Solo traveler
11 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 6, 2023
Good environment and services. Warm and comfortable room and the free hot tub. Excellent location. Comprehensive kitchen and helpful staff.
Lek Wipawii
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Apr 2023
Couple
26 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 23, 2023
Nice atmosphere and also provided veggies soup but we didn't have it. Having shared hot tub, although it is a bit small.
Shangshu
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo traveler
24 review
5.5/10
Posted on Mar 30, 2025
1 Trip.com is deceptive. The initial advertisement and confirmation email said that three days of stay included three days of breakfast, but the final confirmation email did not include breakfast. It was too late to cancel the order. In addition, the owner said that he did not place the advertisement on Trip.com. 2 The upper bunk bed is equipped with a fall-proof fence, so it is easy to fall when going to the toilet in the middle of the night
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Valeria Elizabeth Nerpiti
Double Room with Ensuite
Stayed in Nov 2023
Couple
23 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 15, 2023
Excellent location. Everything very organized and harmonious with a view of the glacier from the common area. They offer soup every night and breakfast in the morning. In addition, the rooms have a kitchenette.
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Double Room with Ensuite
Stayed in Mar 2023
Couple
9 review
6.5/10
Posted on May 4, 2023
The price/performance ratio is pretty good. It's a motel, a bit like a youth hostel, and the atmosphere is pretty good. But the soundproofing in the room is really bad, it can be said that there is no soundproofing. Then the roof is made of wood and creaks. . .
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Guest User
Stayed in Jul 2024
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 25, 2024
A basic room and a small en-suite but I have to say that we had a great stay, it was friendly, welcoming and exceptionally clean. The staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful, add in the laundry room, the fully equipped communal kitchen, the communal sitting area, the outside hot tub and the evening soup dish for anyone who wanted it, who could ask for more. It was amazing.
Guest User
Stayed in Nov 2023
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 22, 2023
no need for a hotel or a motel, the glow worm accomodation is the best hostel you will find!! we are a couple in our honeymoon and the private room was perfect for us. the facilities (included a free hot tub) and the morning breakfast and evening soup (with no extra fee was awesome). the crew is the nicest you will find in NZ. super recommended.
Guest User
Stayed in Nov 2023
Other
6.0/10
Posted on Nov 30, 2023
The room was of a reasonable size, featuring a double bed and a single bed. Unfortunately, we looked out into the back yard which was unkept and untidy. Although we knew we would have to share bathrooms and a kitchen, sharing only two showers and two toilets with three other rooms was quite awkward. A big drawback for us was the noise level. The rooms are not soundproof, and one can hear all the conversations going on in other parts of the house. Apart from that, Glow Worm Accommodation is not a bad place to stay.
Guest User
Stayed in Aug 2023
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 7, 2023
What an amazing hostel! I booked a mixed dorm for myself, my partner, and my cousin who was visiting from the UK. Upon arrival, we had just completed a 5+ hour drive and were extremely tired. The business owner, Benjamin, checked us in, and he did a fantastic job of making us feel welcome. We even arrived in time to enjoy some delicious free vegetable soup, which is served every evening. Additionally, there's a complimentary daily breakfast included, which makes this hostel an incredible value for the money. The dorm rooms are well-decorated and clean, and the communal areas and kitchen are also clean and well-equipped. I cannot recommend this hostel enough – it is truly fantastic. Thank you!
Guest User
Stayed in Aug 2023
Traveling with friends
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 1, 2023
I had an excellent experience at Glow Worm Accommodation in Franz Josef! The room was really cute and provided everything we needed. They even provided free vegetable soup for dinner and breakfast in the morning. My friend and I felt very safe throughout the duration of our stay. I will definitely be coming back the next time I pass through town. Thank you!
Guest User
Stayed in Dec 2022
Couple
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 31, 2023
Our tour of the west coast of Nz was for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. ❤️🍾 Nothing much booked in advance as we just wanted to go and explore.🔭🗺 Well, I can’t even remember where we got better service, great accommodation and Benjamin was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.💪🏾🍾🥂 Booked at the last minute, this place had everything we wanted and more. Spa, free popcorn and vegetarian GF soup, and friendly guests.🍿The room had a kitchenette and everything you need to relax. But the crowning glory was when we arrived, i explained to Benjamin how we wanted a HeliHike either Franz or Fox, but everywhere was booked for weeks😢😢😢 He was able to get us booked for the next day🚁☀️ The place was fabulous and Benjamin was absolutely the BEST. ❤️😊🥰 Highly recommended xoxoxo