Glow Worm Accommodations is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private rooms with attached bathroom. Free unlimited WiFi is included. All rooms include a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool. All guests at Glow Worm Accommodations have 24-hour access to the large communal kitchen and lounge area, with a 50-inch flat-screen TV and shelf full of games for social nights. The lounge area is equipped with couches and a large range of movies where guests can warm up next to the fireplace and enjoy some free popcorn. Glow Worm Accommodations is a 25-minute drive from Fox Glacier. A variety of restaurants and bars is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.9
Low score for Franz Josef

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Courtney
    United States United States
    Benjamin was great. Worked it out for me to stay an extra night. Close to everything. Knife sharpener is brilliant!
  • Ken
    United States United States
    This is a classic backpacker hostel place but it does it quite well. The shared cooking space was extremely well stocked and the environment was friendly. We easily made connections with others who were cooking and eating in the communal areas....
  • Petra
    United States United States
    Room and bathroom were very clean with refrigerator and TV. Kitchen was very clean and well organized.
  • Louis
    United States United States
    Centrally located in Franz Joseph. Easy walking to DOC visitor center, grocery store and restaurants. Large communal kitchen and common area.
  • Courtney
    United States United States
    Nice people and place. Kitchen is large and heavily used. Brilliant to have a knife sharpener! Enjoyed my stay. Weather was lucky for me and I visited the glaciers up close.
  • Hala
    United States United States
    Friendly and helpful staff. Nice indoor and outdoor spaces including hot tube plus free soup and popcorn daily - yum!
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little bit dated but great value for the area. Very helpful staff and great free Veggie Soup each day.
  • Izabela
    Australia Australia
    Our family room had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We loved fully equipped shared kitchen and free vegetable soup in the evening. Lovely place.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The owner was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Convenient location and laid back vibe.
  • Patty
    United States United States
    Very homey, comfy place. Really enjoyed my room, the kitchenette in the room, the laundry facilities and the owner is very friendly.

Area info

Amenities of Glow Worm Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
Glow Worm Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Glow Worm Accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Glow Worm Accommodation