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Possum Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Manapouri lodge

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A stone building with a sign for 'Possum Lodge Manapouri'.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and various appliances.
A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. There are two white chairs on the porch and a gravel path leading to the house.
A rustic outdoor cafe with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a blue carpet.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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13 Murrell Ave, Manapouri, Southland, 9679
  • Place, Frasers Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Kepler Track
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A house with a front door, two white chairs, and a gravel driveway.

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Cabin | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Cabin

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

Classic House

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Cabin

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

About the neighborhood

Manapouri

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the lodge, you'll find Lake Manapouri and Frasers Beach. Ivon Wilson Park and Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Frasers Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 23 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 27 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Kepler Track - 27 min drive - 16.1 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Possum Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Manapouri lodge
Possum Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Possum Lodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Manapouri lodge.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Does Possum Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Possum Lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Possum Lodge?

As of Jul 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Possum Lodge on Aug 4, 2026 start from $37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Possum Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Frasers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Possum Lodge offer free breakfast?

Possum Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Possum Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Possum Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Possum Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Possum Lodge have a pool?

Possum Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Possum Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Possum Lodge to downtown Manapouri?

Possum Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Manapouri.

Possum Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cottage, perfect for a brief stay, close the trails and bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay. Fabulous communal kitchens. Loved the heated blanket in the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

BRAD

Liked: Cleanliness
Camper cabin was small but good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faren H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cabin ideal location for boat trip on Doubtful sound short drive to Te anau
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marjukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very rustic but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing location and the facilities were really clean and organized. It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was not as pictured. 2 singke beds. Never saw a staff member either checking in or out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Forrest

The staff appeared noisy and angry. The walls are paper thin I would not stay here again sorry guys.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed, thanks very much. Cute wee place right out of the 50s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuan-Hsiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room’s clean. Staffs are helpful. Overall very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norhamidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Quaint and friendly. Lovely surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yeva

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ed

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

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