Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is until 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near Lake Manapouri, within a 5-minute walk of the lake and Frasers Beach. It is approximately 11.9 km from Ivon Wilson Park and Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Possum Lodge

What guests think

Reviews of Possum Lodge describe a scenic lakeside, retro-style retreat with generally clean, comfortable cabins and standout, friendly hosts who help with local trips, plus practical facilities like kitchen gear, laundry, and shared entertainment spaces.

Many guests highlight convenient access to Doubtful Sound cruises. Rooms are rustic rather than modern, with sizes ranging from small to spacious; a few report thin walls or dampness during wet weather. Expect a simple, characterful stay best suited to travelers who appreciate vintage charm.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities are practical and well equipped, with in room kitchen gear and onsite laundry; some shared spaces like a games room or lounge are mentioned. Decor and equipment feel older but generally work fine.

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Andrea

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Nigel

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well set up and comfortable.

8

Chihiro

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Scott

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, well equipped.

8

Jacqueline

25 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the little self contained hut. Had fun with the entertainment area. Table tennis and table top soccer. Did a book swap.

8

Pierre

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super bien situé, plage privée à 20 mètres, perdu dans les bois (route non goudronnée pour vernir). Super accueil, patron absolument adorable et très disponible. Appartement très bien équipé, mais vieillot au point de vu des sanitaires.

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Emi

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an amazing location and the facilities were really clean and organized. It was a great stay.

10

Rachel

20 Nov 2024

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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

Susanne

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a very nice 3-day stay in one of the cottages. It was very quite, and the beds were very comfortable with an electrical blanket. The cottage was quite well equipped and there was heating. We had a great trip to Doubtful Sound, which the lady at the reception helped us to book. Unfortunately, the weather was quite wet, and the cottage was a bit damp. We asked for an extra change of towels as they did not dry well in the cottage. We went to Te Anau for dinner as the local pub mostly seems to have fried food. We found a nice Indian Restaurant, and the Thai place in Te Anau was very busy. There was also a bakery in Te Anau that sold pies, including vegetarian pies.

10

Yeva

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across rooms and common areas. A few note dampness during wet weather or lingering cooking odors.

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Marjukka

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very rustic but clean and comfortable.

6

Lee

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was old but clean and tidy with a classic retro feel.

10

Scott

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, well equipped.

8

Bing

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Suzanne

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Emi

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an amazing location and the facilities were really clean and organized. It was a great stay.

10

Yuan-Hsiang

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room’s clean. Staffs are helpful. Overall very good value for money.

8

Tyler

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Andrew

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old fashioned. Clean and friendly staff.

10

Norhamidah

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room

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Rooms

Cabins are rustic or retro rather than modern, with sizes ranging from small to spacious. Noise can carry due to thin walls, and a few reports mention dampness.

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Ann

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed, thanks very much. Cute wee place right out of the 50s.

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Marjukka

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very rustic but clean and comfortable.

8

Nigel

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well set up and comfortable.

8

BRAD

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Camper cabin was small but good

10

ed

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely little cottage. Very peaceful.

10

Rachel

20 Nov 2024

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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

Susanne

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a very nice 3-day stay in one of the cottages. It was very quite, and the beds were very comfortable with an electrical blanket. The cottage was quite well equipped and there was heating. We had a great trip to Doubtful Sound, which the lady at the reception helped us to book. Unfortunately, the weather was quite wet, and the cottage was a bit damp. We asked for an extra change of towels as they did not dry well in the cottage. We went to Te Anau for dinner as the local pub mostly seems to have fried food. We found a nice Indian Restaurant, and the Thai place in Te Anau was very busy. There was also a bakery in Te Anau that sold pies, including vegetarian pies.

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Tyler

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Susan

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, lovely and comfortable beds.

6

Claudia

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with hosts often going out of their way and assisting with tour bookings. Check in feels welcoming and responses are prompt.

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shane

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming and the room we had was great for what was required

10

Andrea

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Lorri

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, quite setting, everyone was so nice. Eclectic and rewarding. We enjoyed our stay.

10

Yuki

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

一通りそろっています。チェックインの時にコーヒーのミルクはいるか聞かれて、ミルクポットを渡されました。心遣いが嬉しく、もっと滞在したかったです。素敵な宿でした！

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Hemant

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and responsive host.

10

Greg

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Yuan-Hsiang

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room’s clean. Staffs are helpful. Overall very good value for money.

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Susanne

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a very nice 3-day stay in one of the cottages. It was very quite, and the beds were very comfortable with an electrical blanket. The cottage was quite well equipped and there was heating. We had a great trip to Doubtful Sound, which the lady at the reception helped us to book. Unfortunately, the weather was quite wet, and the cottage was a bit damp. We asked for an extra change of towels as they did not dry well in the cottage. We went to Te Anau for dinner as the local pub mostly seems to have fried food. We found a nice Indian Restaurant, and the Thai place in Te Anau was very busy. There was also a bakery in Te Anau that sold pies, including vegetarian pies.

8

Tyler

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Yeva

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Location

Peaceful, scenic location by the lake with easy walk to the Real NZ Doubtful Sound departure point. Guests also mention scenic walks and proximity to the water.

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Chihiro

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Stephanie

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great setting good value

8

Pierre

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super bien situé, plage privée à 20 mètres, perdu dans les bois (route non goudronnée pour vernir). Super accueil, patron absolument adorable et très disponible. Appartement très bien équipé, mais vieillot au point de vu des sanitaires.

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Emi

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an amazing location and the facilities were really clean and organized. It was a great stay.

10

ed

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely little cottage. Very peaceful.

10

Rachel

20 Nov 2024

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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

Sandra

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A magical spot like no other, well worth staying at Possum Lodge for this alone…Highly recommend!

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Grant

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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. .

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Yeva

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

6

Claudia

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Dining

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Susanne

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a very nice 3-day stay in one of the cottages. It was very quite, and the beds were very comfortable with an electrical blanket. The cottage was quite well equipped and there was heating. We had a great trip to Doubtful Sound, which the lady at the reception helped us to book. Unfortunately, the weather was quite wet, and the cottage was a bit damp. We asked for an extra change of towels as they did not dry well in the cottage. We went to Te Anau for dinner as the local pub mostly seems to have fried food. We found a nice Indian Restaurant, and the Thai place in Te Anau was very busy. There was also a bakery in Te Anau that sold pies, including vegetarian pies.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $101	2 $53	3 $189	4	5 $143	6 $62	7 $58
8 $138	9 $67	10 $137	11 $126	12 $202	13 $69	14 $151
15 $150	16 $224	17	18 $233	19 $67	20	21
22 $153	23 $74	24	25 $147	26 $213	27	28 $152
29 $222	30 $213

Possum Lodge

About this property

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Room options

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Tent

Family Room

Budget Twin Room

Budget Double Room

Double Or Twin Room with View

Four-Bedroom House

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