Poshtel

5.0 star property

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Reception
Reception
Superior Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Place, North Otago Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Suite

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

Superior King Room

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

King Room

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

Petite

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

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Petite

  • Sleeps 2

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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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.

What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oamaru Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 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
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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

  • Self parking fee: NZD 4 per day
  • 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. 298 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 369 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe of this hotel. Great location, clean and modern rooms. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trinity and Tina were very welcoming. Hotel has well trained staff who create a unique experience. Rooms and lobby are full of surprises. Interesting artefacts are everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great and nothing i can fault. Interesting rooms and areas, friendly and knowledgable staff. The free breakfast was great. Close to everything. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel. Friendly staff. Quirky place which we loved. Totally different to anywhere we have previously stayed. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shad, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing. I love the unique boutique style and the decor is fun. Customer service is fantastic. The staff remembered us from the last visit and that always makes it feel special. Thank you Trinity!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some traffic noise at night . Ear plugs provided but unneeded. Very pleasant staff. Great location. Interesting sporting memorabilia. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and lovely friendly team on reception! Will go back again ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, unique themed rooms, warm quiet and close to town. Shared breakfast dining - fresh and heaps of choice. Trinity (Staff) is great and super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central, lovely staff, great breakfast. Quirky style. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place, the room we had was beautiful. It had a comfortable bed, nice deep bath, was nice and warm and best of all had lots of channels on the TV to watch for the colder wet nights. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful quirky themed rooms. Helpful and friendly staff and accommodating of our early checkout. Excellent location and handy to eateries. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous place to stay. So very cleverly put together. Felt safe and very welcome. Could have some background music in lobby and breakfast room. Great breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

petru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous!

Another fabulous stay at this fantastic hotel. Love the themed rooms and interesting decor throughout the place. Fabulous breakfast. It would be good if there was recycling in the kitchen area - no where to put cleaned yogurt pottels etc. In the rooms recycling is promoted but not in the kitchen area where there is glass and plastic that can be recycled going straight in the bin destined for landfill.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.... relaxing....will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first time staying here, I normally stay elsewhere in Oamaru but felt like a change, excellent service from the moment I arrived, every business needs a staff member like the one I met, awesome rooms with themes, very comfortable, great shower pressure, unfortunately I had to leave early so couldn’t partake in the continental breakfast offered but I will be back, my new go to, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great refurbished property, convenient in mainstreet and close to Steampunk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was excellent. The staff were very friendly. Breakfast best ever and the accommodation beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Very cool hotel!!

This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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