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Air Safaris, Main Road, Franz Josef 7856, New Zealand- Attraction
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About this hotel
Central Location and Variety of Room Options
Glow Worm Accommodation in Franz Josef offers shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms, catering to all types of travelers. With free WiFi included, guests can stay connected throughout their stay.
Complimentary Meals and Relaxation Amenities
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and vegetable soup, perfect for refueling after a day of exploring. The BBQ facilities, spa pool, and communal kitchen add convenience and relaxation to the stay.
Entertainment and Social Spaces
The large lounge area features a 50-inch TV, games, movies, and a fireplace for cozy evenings. With couches for lounging and free popcorn available, guests can unwind in comfort.
Experience convenience, comfort, and entertainment at Glow Worm Accommodation. Book now for a memorable stay in Franz Josef.
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Valley and sea viewpoint
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River and glacier viewpoint
River and glacier viewpoint, Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere Walk, 7856, New Zealand- Viewpoint
Important Information
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Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Games room
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Designated smoking area
Street parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Wheelchair accessible
Shared kitchen
Toilet with grab rails
Baby safety gates
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Room Types
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 1 guests16 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
This dormitory room has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The shared bathroom has a shower and a toilet.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletHeatingLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaToilet paperTrash cans
Family Room
Up to 4 guests16 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
This family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsLinenToilet paperTrash cansCotsBody soapSocket near the bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guests9 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This budget room includes towels and bed linen. Guests have access to a communal lounge with a TV, a shared bathroom and shared kitchen facilities.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerDeskToiletHeatingLinenToilet paperTrash cansCotsSocket near the bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guests9 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This budget room includes towels and bed linen. Guests have access to a communal lounge with a TV, a shared bathroom and shared kitchen facilities.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletHeatingLinenToilet paperTrash cansCotsSocket near the bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 2 guests13 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a shower and a toilet.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVKitchenetteToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsLinenToilet paperTrash cansCotsBody soapSocket near the bedReading light
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 3 guests13 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
This twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a shower and a toilet.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVKitchenetteToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsLinenToilet paperTrash cansCotsBody soapSocket near the bedReading light
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 1 guests15 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
This dormitory room has a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The bathroom has a shower and a toilet.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingLinenToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bed
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Guest reviews(1,852 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Lovely lounge area with blazing fire. Friendly helpful staff
Shower floors were slippery
10/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Everything
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Nos encantó el sitio. Cómodo y tranquilo y además lo mejor es el jacuzzi! Nos lo pasamos genial :) recomendado, al menos en temporada baja :)
Nos encantó el sitio. Cómodo y tranquilo y además lo mejor es el jacuzzi! Nos lo pasamos genial :) recomendado, al menos en temporada baja :)
10/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026Organised and clean.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026It’s in the town proper.
No staff around.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 27, 2026在小镇中心，wiki的旁边。工作人员非常热情，两个男士闲暇之余擦玻璃、房梁、打理这个住宿。Wi-Fi很好，客厅宽敞明亮、房间床铺干净，有暖气。厨房餐具非常齐全。我很喜欢旅舍里的狗狗，超级可爱 ，也不叫，吃饭时他会安静的陪伴我身边，太可爱了。房间入睡很安静。 有小巴士可以前往徒步冰山脚下的公园每个人往返车票15元。
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4/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026The staff were friendly and provide vegetables soup and pop corn
Thre room were mouldy with dust accumulated on teh top of teh ceiling. The beds were sandy.... seem like rough with lots of dust. The entire room is already small couple with the bathroom which flood with water after shower. We booked and paid for our stay for 2 nights but left after 1 night stay and did not get and refund for the 2nd night.
5/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026It was reasonably priced and the beds were comfortable.
The shower and toilet was very small. The decor was old fashioned.
10/10
Reviewed May 26, 2026They have free popcorn and soup. Benjamin was very kind to us. The kitchen is complete and huge! Very good location.
10/10
Reviewed May 26, 2026Établissement plein de charme
9/10
Reviewed May 24, 2026Very friendly staff, nice kitchen and communal space where people came together. They provided a hat soup every night for any guest to take some. What a lovely idea!
The sink in our room was super small. A bit bigger would have been nice.
9/10
Reviewed May 20, 2026Real homey feel
10/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Friendly owner, Tasty soup included in the price 😃, Free unlimited popcorn, Warm rooms, Nice kitchen with various cooking equipment, Nice and warm atmosphere, Fast WiFi, Car park on site, Hot bath, Amazing mountain view.
10/10
Reviewed May 12, 2026Really nice hostel and bed. Free veg soup in the evening was tasty too!
9/10
Reviewed May 12, 2026Amazing property and it was just as we expected The facilities are amazing with a huge communal kitchen, TV room and a cozy sofa near the fireplace. The room is basic but exactly what we expected. It also had a sauna which we did not use.
Nothing much to mention Just that the bathroom was a bit too small for a bigger person like my husband to shower and use the basin
10/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026Nous avons été surclassés, la soupe de légumes le soir, le pop corn gratuit, le jacuzzi et le personnel adorable
3/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026Not much.
Room had very poor light, ( just 2 small yellow bulbs) May be because they were trying to hide all those spiderwebs and poor cleaning in the room. Car park was so tight, which they would know and still never seen them coming and help customers or even tell the guest if they have very big car then please park accordingly so other cars can get access.
5/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Location
A little to budget for me
10/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Highly recommended
9/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Handy location, good room with everything we needed.
10/10
Reviewed May 6, 2026Had a wonderful stay at Glowworm, we were upgraded to a double room with ensuite upon arrival! Kitchen and common areas were very well equipped and super clean. Overall great stay!
10/10
Reviewed May 6, 2026Super établissement. Bon rapport qualité prix et personne agréable . Tout est propre , la soupe gratuite est excellente et le popcorn aussi
9/10
Reviewed May 6, 2026The facilities are complete. The room was spacious and very clean. The bathroom was a little bit small, but it was fine. Great location.
9/10
Reviewed May 5, 2026The staff were really lovely. Great value for money and a perfect, central location right by the shops and restaurants. The kitchen was nice and spacious, and the hot tub was a bonus too!
The bunk beds were quite short and hard to sit up on and there was only 4 spots to plug into for a 6 person dorm.
6/10
Reviewed May 5, 2026La atención es buena. Hay muy buena onda.
El olor a humedad en la habitación.
8/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026Ubicación próxima al Glaciar
10/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026loved my stay here, the owner and the personnel were very kind and helpful and everything was as expected or exceeded expectations.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 20266 oclock free soup and the ambience was so relaxing
9/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2026Free soup every evening Fire during chilly nights Friendly and warm welcome Good friendly vibe Felt like home
Not enough recharging points
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Ok for 1 night, beds not comfortable
7/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026地點非常好，走路可以到超市跟餐廳，櫃檯人員也很熱心。吹風機要跟櫃檯借，而且櫃檯有服務時間，記得要先借！
住在有獨立衛浴的雙人房，衛浴空間很小。 房間有一些老舊的佈置物，可能導致房間聞起來有霉味。 床單可能不太乾淨，起床以後臉上被小蟲咬了一些包，好險當天就消了。
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026It was a excellent stay the staff was so very welcoming and helpful. Nice room with parking .close to restaurant and bars .tourist information and very nice area with great view. Would recommend 👌
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Everyone was just so friendly! This hostel is perfect to meet new people and connect. Also, the hostel provided free coffee/ tea and soup. The hot tub was so relaxing, and you had your own little toilet.
There was nothing I didn't like!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Cozy living room, super kind staff, comfortable beds. The welcoming soup was amazing!
8/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Social atmosphere. Nice staff
A bit old and dated but good value.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Place was clean, Soup for dinner was delicious. Well spread kitchen with everything you need. Staff are very friendly.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 8, 2026Ein gut geführtes Hostel mit einem guten, funktionalen Zimmer.
Eigentlich nichts, das Zimmer war nicht allzu groß, aber das wussten wir vorher.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026Great location, very helpful staff, hot tub with a view of the mountains.
Mattress on beds needs replacing, terrible sleep.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026Nette Betreiber der Unterkunft. Es gab kostenlos Popcorn zum selbst herstellen und 18 Uhr für alle Suppe. Das war eine gute Idee und hat die Gäste gut zusammen an den Tisch gebracht. Der Hot Pool im Außengelände war auch klasse. Küche war gut ausgestattet und alles war sauber und ordentlich. Sehr angenehme, gemütliche Atmosphäre.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Good location, view and layout. Its cute and actually feels like your on the coast. Love the kea that vist morning and night!
I like this place but its not everyone's cut of tea.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026It serves the purpose. Free soup every evening.
Dated, need a renovation
7/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Lage und Preis-/Leistungsverhätnis der Unterkunft. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Es gab Suppe und Popcorn umsonst am Abend. Lage zu Restaurants sehr gut.
Platzangebot, Mini-Bad, man konnte nicht vor dem Haus parken, per Hot Tub war leider defekt. Ok für 2 Nächte.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026地點方便，走路5-10分鐘內就有超市跟用餐地點，有小朋友的，接待處有爆米花，小朋友們會很開心。公用廚房簡單，方便、乾淨，到了晚上六七點，還會有額外免費湯品，讓大家享用。此外，坐在廚房餐桌，一邊用餐聊天，還可以遠眺遠方冰川，實在是難忘的回憶。
8/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Location , facilities in room , great communal kitchen
Light behind bed didn’t work , heater didn’t work and shower curtain didn’t contain water in shower so floor in bathroom very wet
8/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Very nice host, very tasty soup every evenings included
The room was a little bit smaller for three people with luggage - next time I would book the family room with four beds.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 3, 2026Location
Bed Hanging tools near the bed
9/10
Reviewed Apr 3, 2026Free soup in the evenings Free popcorn Friendly and warm check in Friendly and hospitable staff Warm and cosy atmosphere
Insufficient sockets!
6/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2026This was a combination backpackers/motel
Parking was awkward
7/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Fridge inside the room, microwave also
The sink inside the bathroom is too small
10/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Great location and friendly staff
10/10
Reviewed Mar 31, 2026Super Lage und sehr netter Gastgeber. Es gab abends eine Gemüsesuppe und Popcorn, for free. Ausflugstipps vom Gastgeber und einen Hot tube.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026Nice place for the nice price
10/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026Everything! Great location. The hot tub was amazing, I had a nice simple and comfy room. The kitchen and dining area felt homely and had games to play. The popcorn machine! Very social. I could have stayed longer.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026personal molt ambale, a les 18h et donen sopa vegetariana i GF graris i hi ha un Hot pool gratuita fins les 19:30h.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026The location was great. Though I got there late, my key was waiting for me and I didn't have issues getting in. Unfortunately for me, because I was late, I missed the vegetable soup which has been highly rated by other guests. In the morning, I enjoyed walking around the small town and even got to see the helicopters taking off from the helipad which is located close by. Later, I spent time in the hot tub before leaving.
No complaints!
10/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026Liked the lovely free hot vege soup every evening. Great main cooking facilities incl. everything necessary to cook & eat. Walking distance to main strip of town, info centre and supermarket. Really lovely owners.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026A warm welcome and very comfortable stay. The manager made the effort to know the guests’ names. The nights were chilly and a fire was kept lit in the lounge/kitchen area through the evenings. Kitchen was well stocked and the bathrooms and toilets were kept clean.
Not enough sockets the dorm.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026The room with 6 beds in 3 bunk beds is very comfortable and quiet. Sheets, pillows, and comforters smell nice. Washing and drying machines are reasonably priced. The common area is great. Quite spacious, with communal tables, comfortable sofas, and a fireplace. The kitchen is the most organized I've ever seen, always very clean. One detail that pleased me greatly was the fact that the accommodation had a popcorn machine with the corn provided free of charge. They also offered free soup in the early evening. I found that very nice. However, in my case, since I enjoy photography, what enchanted me most was the view of the mountains. As soon as you reach the sidewalk, you can already see them with snow covering the peaks.
There's nothing I can point out as unpleasant. Everything was quite satisfactory. Perhaps a recommendation would be to provide more power outlets for guests in the rooms, as six people in today's world use a lot of electronics.
3/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026Staff friendly
Rooms were very old and outdated. Not good value for amount paid. Very disappointed
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
- •Free soup
Areas to consider
- •Small bathrooms
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Limited kitchen appliances
Cleanliness
7.71/10Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, such as unemptied bins.
Service
9.18/10Staff is described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.22/10Multiple reviews highlighted the great location close to hiking paths and activities.
Room Quality
7.67/10Some rooms are described as small and having issues with amenities.
Amenities
8.2/10The hostel offers free soup and a hot tub, but some amenities are lacking.
Value for Money
8.16/10While some felt it was a bit pricey, many acknowledged it as one of the better hostels.
Food and Beverage
9.21/10Free soup and snacks received positive mentions.
Overall Experience
8.68/10The overall sentiment is positive, with several highlighting a welcoming atmosphere.