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Poshtel

5.0 star property

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Interior
Superior Suite
Reception
Interior detail
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

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
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior King Room

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

King Room

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

Petite

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

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

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.

What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Janet Frame House - 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
  • ‪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 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$191, 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. 305 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 382 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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