Friendly staff. Free continental breahfast and free soup at night. Can’t beat that for hospitality

Benjamin, the property owner, was absolutely amazing! Full of really helpful advice on all things Franz Josef and surrounding area. He will go out of his way to ensure that you have a wonderful trip, advise you on good days out/hikes and other excursions. He's always around, and so approachable, if you have any questions you won't feel afraid to ask them. He also makes an amazing soup every night, which is great and really unique amongst the hostels we have stayed in on our journeys. The other staff working there were also really friendly. Excellent location, parking was good, room was comfortable, and other guests were all very welcoming too. It has the feel of a really nice little community. Great hostel to stay in.

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The stuff was very friendly

Lovely staff a good kitchen & lounge 👍. However 1 toilet & 2 showers (both weather-beaten) between approximately 16 adults was a stretch. Also no bug screens anywhere. Free soup & breakfast appreciated however.

Fantastic place, glad we found it! Will definitely be back 😊

Best hostel we’ve started at in New Zealand. Incredibly welcoming and has everything you need

Benjamin the host is welcoming and friendly. He runs the accommodation efficiently and nothing is ever too much trouble. He provides a good breakfast every day and veg soup from 6pm which is welcome after a day out hiking. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Also, his assistant Jackie is lovely, always helpful. Thanks for a great stay.

The host, Benjamin, was incredible. Great atmosphere, social and just all over amazing.

I had a great stay. The owner Benjamin was friendly and takes care of his guests. The room was comfortable with a tv, en-suite, fridge and everything else I needed. The hot tub was a nice bonus! Located in the middle of town and I could walk everywhere, the glacier was a short drive away

Nice stay

Easy to find and it's close to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Very friendly staff. Nice and clean just great for an overnight stay.. Very affordable an free parking just outside your room.

Easy to find and it's close to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Very friendly staff. Nice and clean just great for an overnight stay.. Very affordable an free parking just outside your room.

Friendly staff everything is there Free breakfast and soup for dinner just rounds it all off especially for the price And normally there is even a hot pool to sink into after seeing the glacier and other walks Would definitely stay here again

Friendly staff everything is thereFree breakfast and soup for dinner just rounds it all off especially for the priceAnd normally there is even a hot pool to sink into after seeing the glacier and other walksWould definitely stay here again

Good value base for Franz Josef. Comfortable room, not luxurious but perfectly fine. Appreciated the free veggie soup in the evening and breakfast next day. Would book again.

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of our room and how much space there was in it. Wasn't expecting to be offered evening soup or breakfast. We booked this as a last resort but were very happy with everything it offered. I even exchanged my book for another one. Well done glowworm!

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of our room and how much space there was in it. Wasn't expecting to be offered evening soup or breakfast. We booked this as a last resort but were very happy with everything it offered. I even exchanged my book for another one. Well done glowworm!

Quite a good atmosphere at this place. And they have friendly services like free popcorn and vegetable soup in the evening. Just wish there wasn’t 1 toilet and 1 sink for 8 people. Also can be noisy in the summer when the windows are open and people are sitting directly outside.

Quite a good atmosphere at this place. And they have friendly services like free popcorn and vegetable soup in the evening. Just wish there wasn’t 1 toilet and 1 sink for 8 people. Also can be noisy in the summer when the windows are open and people are sitting directly outside.

Everything was fine. Parking was bit challenging. otherwise all good.

Lots of packpackers. WiFi poor in room said to be due to recent rains. WiFi was fine in reception and common areas.

Nice place that provided breakfast, soup, etc. Could have used more toilets but otherwise not bad and nice host.

Nice place that provided breakfast, soup, etc. Could have used more toilets but otherwise not bad and nice host.

Much better than i expected, small but nice room with parking outside. Free hot tub outside and keas walking around in the yard.

Really love our stay! The room has everything we needed, would definitely book again sometime

Smaller motel but clean, a little bit cramped compared with other motels outside Franz Josef. Good for one night.

Older motel-type accommodations. Room was clean, bed was ok for comfort (firm mattress). Reception staff were very helpful for planning things to do (our heli hike was cancelled due to rain).

Fab little stay here! Facilities were ace and there was the hidden bonus of free soup and breakfast! Totally recommend this place!

Lovely hostel. Great room with own microwave, fridge and coffee/tea etc. Free breakfast and home made soup.

Unique spot to recharge. Great for idea sharing at this place.

Enjoyable stay near the glacier. Clean and comfortable room.