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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Housekeeping
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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel Room Options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Double Room, Ensuite

32 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

32 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Twin Room, Ensuite

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Family Room

97 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

43 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 6 Twin BedsMore details

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 4 Twin BedsMore details

About this property

Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel

Near Westcoast Wildlife Centre


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.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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



Languages

German, English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Housekeeping

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

Accessibility

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)

Policies

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

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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

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.

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