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Poshtel

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge in Oamaru

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Interior
Reception
Reception
Superior Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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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 Suite

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Petite

Petite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Petite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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. .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

  • 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 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.

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.

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

  • 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 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

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.

  • 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 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$159.73, 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.

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. 266 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 328 reviews

9.8/10

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

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

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

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