The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Manapouri, New Zealand

Manapouri – 9 hotels and places to stay

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Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn

Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn is located in the heart of Fiordland, just 15 minutes' drive from Te Anau. It offer free parking. All rooms feature views of Lake Manapouri.

Robert

New Zealand

Location

5.9

Scored 5.9

Above average

Rated okay

1,078 reviews

Price from£64.28per night

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Murrells Grand View House

Manapouri

Located in Manapouri, Grand View House offers boutique B&B accommodation in a historic house with magnificent lake and mountain views. Guests can relax on the verandah.

Georgina

United Kingdom

A grand old farm building with wonderful views. We appreciated the warm welcome, very well appointed rooms and top notch breakfast.

9.3

Scored 9.3

Superb

Rated superb

37 reviews

Price from£162.98per night

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Kepler Mountain View

Manapouri

Situated in Manapouri, 22 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and 23 km from Fiordland Cinema, Kepler Mountain View features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

Andy Brunning

United Kingdom

As close to being at home as you can when travelling! Great place.

9.7

Scored 9.7

Exceptional

Rated exceptional

36 reviews

Price from£134.22per night

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Glendale River View

Manapouri

Offering quiet street views, Glendale River View is an accommodation situated in Manapouri, 23 km from Fiordland Cinema and 20 km from Te Anau Wildlife Centre.

Justin

South Africa

Spacious. Cosy lounge on a cold rainy day. Warm, comfortable beds. Good wifi. Proximity to Doubtful Sound cruise boats. Good River view. Very helpful host. Proximity to cosy church restaurant.

8.3

Scored 8.3

Very good

Rated very good

63 reviews

Price from£124.63per night

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Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park

Manapouri

Set on 2000 acres of farmland bordering the Fiordland National Park, Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park offers uninterrupted views of Lake Manapouri and the surrounding mountains.

Carolyn

Australia

Beautifully appointed

9.9

Scored 9.9

Exceptional

Rated exceptional

20 reviews

Price from£383.49per night

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Leigh Cottage Manapouri

Manapouri

Offering barbecue facilities and inner courtyard view, Leigh Cottage Manapouri is situated in Manapouri, 23 km from Fiordland Cinema and 20 km from Te Anau Wildlife Centre.

Hiba

United States

Spacious, clean, had all the amenities. Cute outdoor space although we didn’t have time to utilize it

9.4

Scored 9.4

Superb

Rated superb

55 reviews

Price from£136.95per night

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Acheron Cottages

Manapouri

Set within 22 km of Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and 23 km of Fiordland Cinema, Acheron Cottages features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Manapouri.

Darylp

Australia

We loved being self contained and having space. This provided such a peaceful stay, and being able to look out across the paddocks to the mountains was excellent. Having a lounge enabled our grandson to play with some space.

9.5

Scored 9.5

Exceptional

Rated exceptional

77 reviews

Price from£107.38per night

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Manapouri Holiday Park

Manapouri

Located in Manapouri and only 20 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Manapouri Holiday Park provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Yusuke

Canada

Bigger room than I thought Staffs were helpful

8.2

Scored 8.2

Very good

Rated very good

273 reviews

Price from£28.76per night

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Possum Lodge

Manapouri

Set in Manapouri, 21 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Possum Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

Angelika

Finland

Clean, comfortable double room, good value for money

8.5

Scored 8.5

Very good

Rated very good

512 reviews

Price from£38.35per night

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Fiordland Hotel

Te Anau (Near Manapouri)

Set on expansive grounds, Fiordland Hotel is situated in Te Anau, 500 metres from the lake. The town centre is a 10-minute walk from the property. There are lake and mountain views from most rooms.

Amanda

New Zealand

Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Good water pressure in shower.

6.4

Scored 6.4

Pleasant

Rated pleasant

861 reviews

Price from£71.18per night

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What guests said about Manapouri:

6.0
Scored 6.0
Manapouri is a very small, lakefront town that has a...
Manapouri is a very small, lakefront town that has a beautiful view of Lake Manapouri and the mountains beyond. It also has a fantastic cafe/bar/restaurant called The Church, which I thoroughly recommend. However, don't stay at the Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn if you can avoid it.
Meredith
Australia
10
Scored 10
I'm so happy we booked three nights at this place in...
I'm so happy we booked three nights at this place in Manapouri. It was quiet and so close to what we wanted to do...Milford out of Te Anou and Doubtful out of Manapouri (5 minutes). I would definitly stay here again!
ANDREA
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
You need to help the receptionist with English.
You need to help the receptionist with English. When it was decided that he was under last name it was ok. She kept looking up first name and no booking was found then he wrote down name Graeme Childs. it was ok then.
Beverley
New Zealand
6.0
Scored 6.0
Manapouri is a quiet place with few amenities, does have a...
Manapouri is a quiet place with few amenities, does have a church pub restaurant which was great, a must visit . And an antique traders shop and cafe and petrol. Station . The area is very close to the Doubtful Sound cruise terminal, which has cruises daily into Doubtful Sound which takes you across lake Manapouri . The lake is tranquil And unspoilt with walking and cycling tracks along its shores.
Catherine
4.0
Scored 4.0
the room was clean and tidy with a good view of lake.
the room was clean and tidy with a good view of lake. there was a lack of staff as the barman was waiter as well as reception so a long wait for any service at the bar and a long wait for the meals which were absolutely shocking
A
Anonymous
6.0
Scored 6.0
Beautiful part of the country.
Beautiful part of the country. Great day trip with NZ real to Doubtful Sounds. Staff so friendly and informative. Day 2 went to the glow worms cave, shorter trip. A great experience again with NZ real tours. These guys are a great team of young people and made the tours very friendly 10 out of 10. Ate at the Fat Duck 1 night, enjoyed very mouth full, serves was excellent. the ranch the next tonight where you could get a lovely roast meal for $25. In manapouri we visited and wonderful antique store in view street. I purchased a couple of lovely things. Well worth a look and you can spend half an hour there easily. Te anua is the place to stay though not in Manapouri unless you have a boat.
Lynette
New Zealand

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Glendale River View
Manapouri
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
· 63 reviews
Fabulous location 3 minutes walk from Doubtful Sound cruise departure. Lovely river and mountain views. Garage and internal stairs access. Equipped with everything you would need. It is an older style quirky house with fishing art and trophy's on walls. It has the character of the owners. One double bedroom on lower level and 2 double bedrooms on upper level. Lots of space. Laundry with powder supplied in garage.
Peter
Australia
Possum Lodge
Manapouri
From £38.35 per night
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
· 512 reviews
Possum Lodge is a combination campground and motel. We stayed in one of the cottages and despite its obvious age, found it to be clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. The host was friendly and helpful. The nearby lake (Manapouri) was stunning. We had a wonderful experience meeting the locals in the local pub. Highly recommended unless you are looking for a 5 star resort :=)
Peter
United States
Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park
Manapouri
From £429.03 per night
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
· 20 reviews
Our stay at Cabot Lodge was one of the highlights of our trip to NZ. It is a magical, idyllic location and our hosts Brad and Breidi and their team welcomed us with kindness and thoughtfulness in their attention to detail. We would definitely go back and stay longer next time we are in NZ! We HIGHLY recommend this most amazing experience at Cabot Lodge!
MJ
United States
Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park
Manapouri
From £429.03 per night
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
· 20 reviews
Cabot Lodge was the best place we stayed during our vacation. It's a peaceful and relaxing retreat surrounded by gorgeous views of neighboring farms. We really loved walking the grounds and getting to know the farm sheep and mini horses. + The dinner was such a treat-- beautifully prepared and so tasty. I can't wait to return during my next visit.
V
Vanessa
United States
Glendale River View
Manapouri
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
· 63 reviews
Very nice, if dated in a clean and pleasant manner, river view/fishing enthusiast home. We took a boat tour of Doubtful Sound and walked from our property, via a nearby walkway, to the waterfront on Lake Manapouri from whence the tour commenced. Less than 200 meters. Well appointed kitchen.
Mike
United States
Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn
Manapouri
From £71.42 per night
5.9
Scored 5.9
Above average
Rated okay
· 1,078 reviews
GREAT location and view of the lake. It is an older property and bathroom in particular could use some renovation. However it was very clean and the cheaper price offset the age of the property. We were very pleased!
Iris
United States
Murrells Grand View House
Manapouri
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
· 37 reviews
The history of the house and the owners was very interesting. The location is fantastic and very handy for the Doubtful Sound cruise. The breakfast was the best we had on our 4 week trip.
Sandra
United Kingdom
Murrells Grand View House
Manapouri
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
· 37 reviews
The historic aspect of this house. Later on we saw the original pic of the house in the visitor center of Doubtful Sound. Perfect location to spend the night before an early DS cruise.
Dalilah
United States
Acheron Cottages
Manapouri
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
· 77 reviews
Absolutely everything. Very cosy cabin and is well equiped with a beautiful outlook. Very convenient location if you are taking the day trip to Doubtful Sound.
Tracey
Australia
Cosy getaway in Manapouri
Manapouri
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
· 2 reviews
The Property was tucked in a beautiful part of Southland, Manapouri with the view of the mountains, lakes, rivers, and Fraser’s Beach right around the corner.
Tyrone
New Zealand
Leigh Cottage Manapouri
Manapouri
From £136.95 per night
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
· 55 reviews
Excellent location to catch the boat to Doubtful Sound. Pretty much at the end of the street. Well appointed home. Clean. Plenty of homelike details
Julia
Australia
Possum Lodge
Manapouri
From £38.35 per night
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
· 512 reviews
Great vibes at this campsite. Cute little camp fire at night. Friendly staff. Hot showers. Next to the lake, very handy for Doubtful Sound trips.
Chloe
United Kingdom
Manapouri Holiday Park
Manapouri
From £34.51 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 273 reviews
Good location for trip to Doubtful Sound. Great view. Spacious unit. Old style and quite quirky Kiwi Holiday Park. Lake only 200m walk.
Keith
United Kingdom
Manapouri Holiday Park
Manapouri
From £34.51 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 273 reviews
we enjoyed the gorgeous view of the manapouri lake from the living room and the deck. very tranquil place to stay away from the crowd.
Yonghong
United States
Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn
Manapouri
From £71.42 per night
5.9
Scored 5.9
Above average
Rated okay
· 1,078 reviews
The PLACE!!! is WONDERFUL!!!!!The View is Gorgeos!!!! Manapouri is a Fairy Tale!!!
Drozdov
Australia
Kepler Mountain View
Manapouri
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
· 36 reviews
Lovely host, great location for Doubtful sound cruise. Alpacas were adorable
Kate
Australia
Catnap Cottage, Manapouri
Manapouri
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 18 reviews
the location is soooo close to Realnz centre for visiting Doubtful Sound
Hang
China
Acheron Cottages
Manapouri
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
· 77 reviews
Loved seeing the night sky in this dark sky preserve-adjacent hotel.
Matt
United States
Possum Lodge
Manapouri
From £38.35 per night
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
· 512 reviews
PERFECT spot for those considering the Doubtful Sound boat trip.
Philip
United States
Leigh Cottage Manapouri
Manapouri
From £136.95 per night
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
· 55 reviews
Beautiful place to stay before our trip to Doubtful sound.
Crystal
United States