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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 Glacier Hot Pools.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Te Wahipounamu - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Our Lady of the Alps - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Waiho Hot Tubs - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Glacier Hot Pools - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St James Anglican Church - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sentinel Rock - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Alex Knob - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Lake Mapourika - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Lake Wahapo - Wahapako - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery - 27.7 km / 17.2 mi
Lake Matheson - 28.6 km / 17.8 mi
Lake Gault - 28.6 km / 17.8 mi
Fox Glacier - 28.7 km / 17.8 mi
The nearest major airport is Hokitika (HKK) - 136 km / 84.5 mi
German, English
Top family-friendly amenities
Popular Amenities
Parking and transportation
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Limited housekeeping
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
Languages spoken
German
English
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
No elevator (single level property)
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Children and extra beds
Property payment types
Fees
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