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Possum Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Manapouri with free parking

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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13 Murrell Ave, Manapouri, Southland, 9679
  • Place, Te Wahipounamu
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frasers Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kepler Track
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic House

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Manapouri

Possum Lodge places you next to Lake Manapouri and Te Wahipounamu. This 9-room lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frasers Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kepler Track - 14 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Lake Te Anau - 27 min drive - 17.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Church Manapouri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Real Journeys Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪mexican bay - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Possum Lodge

Lodge in Manapouri with free parking
Possum Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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The price is $220
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Possum Lodge Lodge
Possum Lodge Manapouri
Possum Lodge Lodge Manapouri

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Possum Lodge?

Possum Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Possum Lodge?

Located steps from Lake Manapouri, this lodge is in Manapouri, and within a 10-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Frasers Beach.

Is there parking available at Possum Lodge?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Possum Lodge feature a casino?

No, Possum Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Possum Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Possum Lodge?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a garden plus some guestrooms include fireplaces and kitchens.

Does Possum Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Possum Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Possum Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Possum Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Possum Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Possum Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Possum Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer a deck where guests can enjoy park or garden views.

Possum Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, lovely and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Basic place

The location is amazing. Just to the back you can walk along the lake. Very basic place. The room I was in was ok but due to poor isolation. So noisy. I sneezed and people next door said bless you. You could here everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very welcoming and the room we had was great for what was required
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Old but, in such great condition and quaint. The bed was super comfortable and Freddy the host, couldn't do enough to help. We have hesitation recommending Possum Lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chihiro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Facilities looked and sneaky a bit old but no complaint. They have everything washer/drier, old style toaster/cooker, plates, etc. in the room. Fantastic location. We will choose here over Te Anau next time as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well set up and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place for exploring Fiordland

We had a wonderful stay at Possum Lodge - much more than we expected! We booked one of the family cottages - cottage 2. As others have noted, it’s rustic, yet charming. We felt it was a good size for the three of us and the amenities were good. Best part was the surrounds - very well maintained and beautiful garden, set amongst native trees and right next to the lake. We had afternoons where we just chilled outside. The Church and the local cafe were both 5 minutes walk away, and we frequented both and enjoyed our meals. Would happily recommend this to anyone that like to be off the beaten track a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the self contained cabin while participating the Medford Sound guided tour from Te Anau. The cabin is rustic but the host keeps it clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean but very old, bed very comfy, quiet. Sadly only two small relaxing chairs not particularly comfy. Unfortunately there was a very strong curry smell which was not pleasant, we appreciate not the managers fault but other places have a sign saying do not cook fish, curry etc which this place needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting good value
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful place to stay in Fiordland. Cute retro cabin with great kitchen and bathroom. On the lake. Great walks around the area and easy walk to Real NZ port for boat to Doubtful Sound. Host Henry and his family were really friendly snd helpful - great experience visiting Possum Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic bit of Old New Zealand holiday accommodation. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was old but clean and tidy with a classic retro feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Old fashioned. Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cottage. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical spot like no other, well worth staying at Possum Lodge for this alone…Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hemant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and responsive host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henry went out of his way to help us. He knew the local attractions and their costs in his head. This is a fantastic place for families with a games room, lounge and kitchen facilities. Next time we go to Manapouri, we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yeva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henry was amazing and showed us around the lodge! It's located near the water with wonderful views (and kayaks!), and a great outdoor fireplace. I wish we had gotten to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is everything to everybody. We stayed in a cabin which was away from the young campers and very quiet, but for a small place with a lot of people in it, it's very chilled. Awesome location to spend some time too. .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eclectic and rewarding

Super friendly staff, quite setting, everyone was so nice. Eclectic and rewarding. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023