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Cabot Lodge

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Courtyard
Smart TV, Netflix, iPod dock, heated floors
Front of property – evening/night
Smart TV, Netflix, iPod dock, heated floors
Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$1,770
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Explore the area

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268 Hillside-Manapouri Rd, Manapouri, Southland, 9679
  • Place, Lake Manapouri
  • Place, Kepler Track
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Lake view

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 41 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Manapouri

A luxury stay in Manapouri awaits you at Cabot Lodge. You'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Lake Manapouri and 21.5 km (13.4 mi) from Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve. Highlights at this all-inclusive lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The restaurant, Cabot Lodge, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours, bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Manapouri lodge include Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Te Anau Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Te Anau Golf Course - 19 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Kepler Track - 19 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Fiordland Cinema - 22 min drive - 28.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Church Bar and Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Real Journeys Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪mexican bay - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cabot Lodge

All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Cabot Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Cabot Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the luxury Cabot Lodge. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Manapouri lodge.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cabot Lodge offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars (stocked with some free items). This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Fridges, espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cabot Lodge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 December and 30 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Cabot Lodge Manapouri
Cabot Manapouri
Cabot Lodge Lodge
Cabot Lodge Manapouri
Cabot Lodge Lodge Manapouri

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cabot Lodge?

Cabot Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabot Lodge?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabot Lodge on 28 Oct 2025 start from NZ$1,769.57, 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.

Is parking available at Cabot Lodge?

Yep, Cabot Lodge has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Cabot Lodge?

The closest beach to Cabot Lodge is Frasers Beach (2.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Cabot Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Cabot Lodge. You'll enjoy services like sports massages.

Does Cabot Lodge have a pool?

Cabot Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Cabot Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cabot Lodge.

Does Cabot Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cabot Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cabot Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cabot Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cabot Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Cabot Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A 10 plus stay!!!

What an amazing experience - one of the best stays I have had ever. So much attention to detail and the most welcoming and accommodating hosts. Dinner was delicious (I am vegan and they were very accommodating). Every moment we we were there was absolute perfection. If you are thinking about booking here stop thinking and just book, you will not regret it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. One of our favorite places we visited while in NZ. Everything was perfect. There is not one thing I can think of that they can improve on. We will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Windermere

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to imagine a hotel with a better view and the staff is wonderful offering very personalized service. The little details are wonderful, like creating a custom itinerary, daily goodies basket, and even a gift when checking out. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cabot Lodge best accommodation

Incredible accommodation, host hospitality, location, meals and refreshments. We could not fault anything with our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Friday Harbor WA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabot Lodge is one of the finest hotels in the world. I say that as a frequent traveler to many different destinations. It's location is spectacular, overlooking Lake Manapouri in New Zealand. It is on the 2000 acre Cathedral Peaks Station that has 4500 heads of sheep, 1500 deer and 500 cattle (facts we learned touring the property with the extremely knowledgeable owner, Breidi, who with her husband, Brad, operate the lodge). Our suite was beautiful. The amenities were all luxurious. Brad's cooking is excellent (we had lamb for dinner). I can't recommend Cabot Lodge more highly. It's not only a great stay, it is also a fantastic experience. Being close to Doubtful Sound is only the icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was truly excellent about our stay: the food, the accommodations, the service, and friendliness of the owners and staff. Through the years, we have stayed at a number of 5-star hotels. This stay was, by far, the best! I should also add that the views were truly breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were breathtaking. Loved the food & being prepared in front of you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Beautiful property. Faultless in all aspects
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brad & Breidi made us feel at home...Amazing care by staff! Loved every moment of being there...Never had a better service anywhere....Going back there for sure! Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ariana&Court, Tequesta, Florida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for a night during our 2 week honeymoon in New Zealand and this was by far our favorite place we stayed! If we would have known just how awesome it was we would of definitely splurged and stayed an additional night. Breidi and Brad were fantastic hosts, from greeting us when we pulled in, making us feel at home, serving us delicious appetizers, wine, dinner, and breakfast, turn down service - everything! The property is absolutely stunning, and the farm tour was an unexpected bonus! This place blew us away. Rooms and views were outstanding, so clean and new! We really can't say enough good things about this place...it was magical. We HIGHLY recommend! If we ever return to NZ, we will most definitely be staying at the Cabot Lodge again. Thanks so much Breidi & Brad for such a memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view and well designed rooms with practicality, comfort and style in mind. The kitchen was well stocked with fruit and beverages and the breakfasts were made to order. The canapes in the evening were a special touch. Our hosts, Breidi and Brad, were very attentive to their guests needs and were able to provide valuable information on the area and its attractions. The daily farm activities were a bonus and helped us get a handle on one of New Zealand's biggest industries. We definitely recommend staying here if you want a unique and memorable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018