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Poshtel

5.0 star property

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Interior
Superior Suite
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Petite

Petite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Oamaru

Located in Oamaru, Poshtel is in the historical district, a 4-minute walk from North Otago Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Oamaru Hospital. .This luxury lodge is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Janet Frame House and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whitestone Cheese Factory.
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Poshtel

Adults-only lodge in Oamaru
Poshtel offers 15 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and bike storage.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Poshtel Hotel Oamaru
Poshtel Oamaru
Poshtel Lodge
Poshtel Oamaru
Poshtel Lodge Oamaru

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 320 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. Plentiful continental breakfast with lots of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of a hidden gem, close to the centre, lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the quirky items in the room plus the reception and bar area. Took ages to get hot water in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna, Wstmnstr

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Poshtel! From our arrival to our departure, everything was wonderful. The staff is incredibly kind and offered a wealth of information. Each room in the hotel is uniquely decorated. There are a lot of shopping and dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah and Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Each room is unique, ensuring each guest is treated uniquely and feels special
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the eclectic decor, which fit perfectly with our Steampunk Festival weekend. The apartment was lovely and spacious, very convenient with its own private access and super friendly and efficient staff. An extremely enjoyable stay. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find,very well renovated,helpful receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the decor of the hotel and the rooms. Each room has a different theme.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about Poshtel, each room was different, and enjoyable collections on display. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast great before you set off, we will be back…
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique spot in town, and mean that in the best way possible. Right in the middle of town, plenty around to do
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

A Posh Hotel It Is!!

The first thing that stands out is the eclectic collection of antiques for each themed room. It's definitely worth poking your head in some of the other rooms to see them. What a fun and funky hotel! The location is convenient for walking around town. There are several restaurants that are open seven days a week. Most of the shops, however, close at 5 PM. Parking is convenient. The staff was exceedingly friendly!!! The continental breakfast was fine. A nice variety of fresh fruit and cereals.
Fun lobby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kini

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

The only place of this standard in Oamaru

A fabulous stay at Poshtel. I had an upstairs room (polo theme) which was so comfortable and quiet. The staff were amazing & the free breakfast was substantial and good quality. Nice extra touches like the pillow sleep spray. I will definitely stay here a 3rd time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikeel

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

Great staff and location

Really great stay and location was superb. Super friendly staff at reception. Helped answer any questions we had. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here every time. Private and exclusive 😃
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victor T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unique structure... you ring a bell and wait for host to open the door (a key code allows you to enter hotel on your own once you check in). Building is unique -- a loft-style bank / hunting lodge (yes, it is all of those things). Town has preserved much of its historic buildings, and repurposed them -- a bit of a walk to other attractions (Steampunk Museum, and blue penguin colony).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel so much! Its so quirky and rich in history with all the memorabilia. So much to look at! The staff were awesome and the continental breakfast perfect start to the day. We will definitely be recommending this hotel to others heading to fabulous little Oamaru!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay at a quiet and comfortable hotel. Breakfast is delicious and lots of fresh fruit, dairy, breads, and cereal. Super convenient to the Victorian district and the harbor. Very cute town - would stay again! Bed is a little soft - only minor negative.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool I'm place, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Good but with limitations

When we checked-in we thought wow what an amazing hotel, that’s perfect in every way. However if you’re staying more than one night, be warned that our room had no storage space for clothes and only 2 clothes hangers. There’s one chair and no table, so for 2 people this could be an issue. The bar and lounge are sealed off from 8pm to 8am, so you can’t make use of these facilities in the evening.
The lounge area
The lounge area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique property, great service and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025