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Poshtel

5.0 star property

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Interior
Superior Suite
Interior detail
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Explore the area

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grainstore Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

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

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

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

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King Room

King Room

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

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Petite

Petite

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

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Apartment

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Petite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Oamaru

A luxury stay in Oamaru awaits you at Poshtel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital. Highlights at this lodge include free in-room WiFi. .This lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a front desk safe and a television in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Oamaru lodge include Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.
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What's nearby

  • Oamaru Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Janet Frame House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grainstore Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Badger & Mackerel Messhall Espresso - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Poshtel

Poshtel offers its guests laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Poshtel also features a television in common area and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

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

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Poshtel offers 15 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 4 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 4 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 2 years old and younger aren't allowed.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Poshtel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Poshtel?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$209, 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 Poshtel?

Yep, Poshtel has a self car park for NZD 4 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Poshtel?

The closest beach to Poshtel is Bushy Beach (3 km).

Is Poshtel family-friendly?

No, Poshtel is an adults-only property.

Does Poshtel serve breakfast?

Yep, guests adore the continental breakfast here! Available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poshtel?

No, Poshtel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Poshtel?

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

Are pets allowed at Poshtel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 392 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ERCAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special hotel, decor is historical and cool. The owner is a very nice lady and breakfast was a feast! We’ve also received a small Christmas gift bag during our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building. Very walkable to nearby resturaunts and town sites. Lovely lounge. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Changhui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room is clean but it is small and the old building renovated well. No one answered any request after 8:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the hotel was amazing, and old building totally renovated, the lobby is very nice with a very good selection de antiques mix with modern features. The room was very comfortable, spotless and beautiful. The receptionist was super kind and helpful with recommendations for dinner and information about where to see penguins!! So we super recommend the hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Situation of hotel is awful-on busy traffic light junction of main highway with no sleep all night as loud Lorries and cars blasting music outside. We should have realised sooner as they left ear plugs in our room! Room smelt of damp and breakfast was minimal with cheap product you can buy from local supermarket. Although we paid for two nights we left after one-but they did not seem bothered or ask if they could correct the issue in any way-just appalling. Be warned!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was lovely. The bed, however, wasn’t comfortable. There was a big bump down the middle of the mattress.
Charming room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Windham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautifully themed boutique hotel was a tremendously great find. Each meticulously clean room had a unique theme. The rest of the hotel follows along with the towns steampunk theme additionally outfitted in a Christmas decor. Staff was super helpful and friendly. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLUTAYO

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Partner reviewed Poshtel after our stay. Very helpful staff and facilities all good. Decor is unusual and interesting.
Decor is unusual.
Interesting bar decor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel with comfortable, clean, and stylishly decorated rooms with all the amenities you could need or want (toiletries, robes, coffee/tea). We arrived late and missed the check-in time but we were still able to get to our room okay (sorry for the late ring!). Breakfast was continental style with mainly fruits, breads and cereals and the woman responsible for cleaning and restocking throughout breakfast was simply lovely, and did such a great job making sure everyone had what they needed. Highly recommend this hotel stay! Also highly recommend the blue penguin encounter in Omaru, it was a highlight of our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Great room helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was beautiful, comfortable and the design was impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely self contained apartment with it's own park. Lovely and clean. Ideal location for walking to the historic shops and downtown eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky boutique hotel in keeping with the towns style, themed rooms & a lot of history, in the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel, quirky themed decor, friendly team and an incredible breakfast set up. Love that its an easy walk to dining precinct
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
really great stay and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room was clean. A little noisy between rooms but the history of the hotel was interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025