This place is a combination between a motel/hotel and a hostel, but more with a backpackers vibe. I really loved staying here. It's nice and relaxing with a great atmosphere! I loved the dorm with the small terrace on the 'courtyard'/'parking' side. The bunks were comfortable and the ensuite bathroom was very clean! The staff is very friendly and helpful... More

one of the cheapest nights stay we had in new zealand, and it was the only place with hair straighteners! We were entitled to reduced rates at a local bar/restaurant and had a generally very nice one nights stay.

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at the cottages. We had a double room with en-suite and kitchenette. The room is very compact, but it has everything you need and the funky décor makes for a cosy atmosphere. The communal area is great, the kitchen is large and well equipped with stunning views out to the mountains. I loved... More

We stayed at Glow Worm Cottages in October. The weather was miserable when we arrived, but the cheerful staff member at reception gave us a great welcome and offered us hot water bottles or extra blankets if we were feeling the cold. But, no need - our double room was cosy and the heater was good. The room had a... More

We stayed in room # 19, which was nicely decorated with black and white glacier photos but contained fairly old and scruffy furniture. The bathroom is tiny but has a good shower. There is a kitchenette in the room but no table, so we used the bigger common kitchen, which is well equipped. We found the bedroom quite chilly even... More

Nice Hostel offering Free soup every Day. Quick And Cheap wifi. Big kitchen, nice communal area, with TV room offering Movies on VHS And DVD, Flatscreen And Sky tv. Rooms very nice. Shared room + Barhroom only 1$ more than dorms.

Glow Worm is quite clean and has a very peaceful energy. We stayed in a double room with shared bathroom. The bathroom was clean, and our room was nice and warm. They even had hair dryers you could borrow, which kept me from having to sit with wet hair in the cold weather - much appreciated! The common space felt... More

we stayed one night at the glow worm cottages in franz josef. we knew that things would be relatively overpriced there and were very pleased to find this place. the property has several standalone units and also a backpackers hostel. we stayed in a motel unit that was quite small but it did have a small kitchenette (with a double... More

The kitchen was very good, large with lots of plates and utensils to go around. The rooms are comfortable but the decor inside looked a little dusty. The bed was comfortable and blanket warm enough. The only bummer was that the heater would automatically turn off after an hour or so and you would wake up kind of cold. My... More