When you stay at Possum Lodge in Manapouri, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Lake Manapouri and Te Wahipounamu. .This lodge is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Frasers Beach and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Ivon Wilson Park.
Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 23 min drive - 15.0 miles
Fiordland Cinema - 27 min drive - 17.5 miles
Kepler Track - 27 min drive - 16.1 miles
Restaurants
The Church Manapouri - 6 min walk
Real Journeys Cafe - 9 min walk
Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - 6 min walk
mexican bay - 6 min walk
About this property
Possum Lodge
Possum Lodge offers 9 accommodations. This Manapouri lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional features at this lodge include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
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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
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Possum Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great cabin ideal location for boat trip on Doubtful sound short drive to Te anau
Faren H
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well equipped.
Scott
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Marjukka
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very rustic but clean and comfortable.
Marjukka
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tyler
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unexpected in a good way. Cabin was very comfortable, clean, and large. A great place for free spirited travellers to get away. The best part was the wonderful hospitality from the owner. I would gladly return to the Possum Lodge.
Tyler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Forrest
Mar 16, 2026
The staff appeared noisy and angry. The walls are paper thin I would not stay here again sorry guys.
Stayed here for a night before a Doubtful Sound cruise. The location was perfect (right down the street from the RealNZ ferry). The facilities were simple but very comfy. Right along the water with multiple paths around the grounds. Felt like a cool little community with many different travelers. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to this area!
A magical spot like no other, well worth staying at Possum Lodge for this alone…Highly recommend!
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Norhamidah
Dec 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Norhamidah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kelly
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very kind and friendly and the room itself was nice and cozy. But the shared facilities were not as well kept. The bathroom and shower facilities were messy/dirty - it was nearly impossible to keep anything dry in the shower areas. Overall, for the cost and location and short stay, it’s fine.
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!