Possum Lodge

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Beachfront and Garden: Possum Lodge in Manapouri offers direct beachfront access and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, games room, barbecue facilities, tour desk, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 21 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and Fiordland Cinema, 22 km from Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Lake Henry, and 20 km from Ivon Wilson Park. Boating is popular in the surrounding area. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the lakeside views, convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Eileen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely setting. Spacious relaxed with good facilities for budget end.”
Nikki
Australia Australia
“Rustic and non-touristy. Authentic. Super friendly hosts. Felt like a home instead of a hotel. Gorgeous location. Quiet and peaceful.”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a sweet place to stay. Right by the gorgeous lake. Heated blankets were perfect. Lovely staff.”
Leony
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean, tidy & cozy, beds are comfy, have all we need incl heatpump, location is beautiful”
Ashleyhavig
Australia Australia
“Lovely cottage, has everything I need, clean and cosy. Great location, right next to the lake, beautiful bushwalks around. The staff is friendly. I really enjoyed my stay. Many thanks.”
Erménilde
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location and plenty of outdoor activities to do around. The cabin was comfortable, and the heated mattress was definitely a plus. The hosts were very nice.”
Sky
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very friendly staff who meeted n greeted U Comfortable surroudings. Even had a fire lit at nite time....our stay wasnt long enough.....”
Teresa
New Zealand New Zealand
“We were pleasantly surprised by this lovely accommodation on the waters of Lake Manapouri. A beautiful surrounding area of bush, lake and grounds. Our cottage was quirkily retro in a nice way with good space, well kitted out kitchen. Great...”
Lemaçon
New Zealand New Zealand
“Nice camping with some little accommodations in cabins, chill mood after some trips in Fjordland.”
Fiona
New Zealand New Zealand
“A cute little retro cottage, right next to Lake Manapouri. A comfortable bed -- the best 8 and a half hour sleep I've had in ages.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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