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Poshtel

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge in Oamaru

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Interior
Superior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception
Reception
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 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

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Suite

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

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Superior King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior King Room

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

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King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Petite | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Petite

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

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Apartment | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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 drapes, soundproofing

Petite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

North Otago Museum is within a 5-minute walk of Poshtel while other popular sites like Oamaru Hospital are within a 15-minute stroll. This 15-room, 5-star lodge welcomes guests with in-room amenities like electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.
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What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Janet Frame House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
Guests staying at Poshtel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. Self parking is available for NZD 4 per day. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Electric kettles, safes, and free tea bags/instant coffee are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 4 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night
  • This is an adults-only property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Poshtel?

Poshtel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Poshtel?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the lodge's location in Oamaru, and it's within a 10-minute walk of North Otago Museum, Janet Frame House, and Steampunk HQ. You'll also find Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Oamaru Harbour less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Poshtel?

Yes, parking is offered for NZD 4 per day.

Does Poshtel include a casino on the premises?

No, Poshtel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Poshtel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Poshtel?

With a stay at this adults-only lodge, couples will appreciate amenities like bathrobes in each guestroom plus kitchens and separate bathtubs and showers in some.

Does Poshtel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Poshtel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Poshtel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Poshtel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Poshtel though service animals are welcome.

Does Poshtel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this lodge has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Poshtel?

No, at Poshtel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 356 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

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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