Glow Worm Accommodation
27 Cron Street, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 805 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
comfy beds clean room free soup really lovely front office manager
New Zealandbenjamin (the hostel manager) was incredible!! fostered such a great environment and it was a super social and welcoming place to stay. he also helped me organize my heli hike which was cancelled due to bad weather which turned out to be such a highlight of my trip. would definitely recommend!!
United States of Americagreat location lovely staff free breakfast & soup hot tub
United Kingdomthe breakfast was nice - the staff was friendly and up to date with the area. the kitchen in the room was convenient.
New ZealandOur stay was awesome, facilities, staff amazing. Room, bathroom clean 100%
UruguayThe rooms are very comfortable and the whole place is subtly decorated with historical relics and photos that show off Franz Josef's past. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. It is situated close to bars, restaurants and tourist attractions. Child and pet friendly too. I highly recommend staying here. We'll be back!
New ZealandClean and comfortable with great facilities and really friendly staff! Free parking, free wifi, free breakfast, free veggie soup in the evenings, even free popcorn at reception! Great value for money right in town. An absolute gem of a backpackers.
New ZealandThe place was old-style but fashionable in its own way. Benjamin at the front desk was very helpful. Arranged our late check-in even before we inform. The place felt welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was good with the view of snow-capped mountains. and... Free popcorn!! We enjoyed our stay there. Highly recommended.
Hong KongGreat value, clean comfy warm rooms, we had a family one with bunks. Little kitchenette. Inside main building lovely lounge and dining kitchen. Free veggie soup after 6, cereal and toast included in morning. Fabulous. Will be back soon :)
New ZealandGreat location (2-min walk from restaurants, a corner store, and tour operators). Great facilities (love the hot tub)! There is free breakfast and soup everyday in the kitchen. It's clean and comfortable. The owner is friendly.
United States of America
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Sage
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Samantha
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Zoe
United Kingdom
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Paranbaram28
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Elbio
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Leigh
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Anne
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Sumith
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Kristine
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Yerusha
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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 free breakfast in the morning and 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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Sage
New Zealand“comfy beds clean room free soup really lovely front office manager”- Samantha
United States of America“benjamin (the hostel manager) was incredible!! fostered such a great environment and it was a super social and welcoming place to stay. he also helped me organize my heli hike which was cancelled due to bad weather which turned out to be such a...” 
Zoe
United Kingdom“great location lovely staff free breakfast & soup hot tub”
Paranbaram28New Zealand“the breakfast was nice - the staff was friendly and up to date with the area. the kitchen in the room was convenient.”
Elbio
Uruguay“Our stay was awesome, facilities, staff amazing. Room, bathroom clean 100%”- LeighNew Zealand“The rooms are very comfortable and the whole place is subtly decorated with historical relics and photos that show off Franz Josef's past. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. It is situated close to bars, restaurants and tourist...”
- AnneNew Zealand“Clean and comfortable with great facilities and really friendly staff! Free parking, free wifi, free breakfast, free veggie soup in the evenings, even free popcorn at reception! Great value for money right in town. An absolute gem of a backpackers.”
- Sumith
Hong Kong“The place was old-style but fashionable in its own way. Benjamin at the front desk was very helpful. Arranged our late check-in even before we inform. The place felt welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was good with the view of snow-capped...” 
KristineNew Zealand“Great value, clean comfy warm rooms, we had a family one with bunks. Little kitchenette. Inside main building lovely lounge and dining kitchen. Free veggie soup after 6, cereal and toast included in morning. Fabulous. Will be back soon :)”
YerushaUnited States of America“Great location (2-min walk from restaurants, a corner store, and tour operators). Great facilities (love the hot tub)! There is free breakfast and soup everyday in the kitchen. It's clean and comfortable. The owner is friendly.”
- Hi Is this pet friendly? We are moving house and are passing through, needing a place to stay for the night. However we have our pets with us. 3 cats ..Hello Alex, Yes we have a range of pet friendly rooms available. We charge an extra $10 for pets in the room. Please call me for more information 037..Answered on November 2, 2021
- Ive booked the family room for the 14th Jan.. it does it include sheets and towels?Yes, our family rooms have full linen, towels tea coffee etc. We look forward too seeing you in January.Answered on March 18, 2021
- I have a small well trained, and house trained dog. Do you take such critters?We allow pet on site but not in the rooms or in the buildings.Answered on January 22, 2020
- Is there kitchen facility? Does it have cooktop or gas burner for cooking?We have a large kitchen available 24hrs. No gas but two full ovens with electric hobs.Answered on January 22, 2020
- Are sheets and towels included?YesAnswered on January 22, 2020
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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 supplements may apply.
Glow Worm Accommodation accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
FAQs about Glow Worm Accommodation
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Glow Worm Accommodation offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Game room
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Check-in at Glow Worm Accommodation is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Glow Worm Accommodation on this page.
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Glow Worm Accommodation is 650 feet from the center of Franz Josef.
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Guests staying at Glow Worm Accommodation can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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The prices at Glow Worm Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
