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Poshtel

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge in Oamaru

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Petite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Petite

  • 569 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

King Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Superior Suite

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

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. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • 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 - 7:00 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

  • 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.

  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
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.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • 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 Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Steampunk HQ, and North Otago Museum. You'll also find Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Poshtel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

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.

Are there hot tubs at Poshtel?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

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?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Poshtel.

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good but with limitations

When we checked-in we thought wow what an amazing hotel, that’s perfect in every way. However if you’re staying more than one night, be warned that our room had no storage space for clothes and only 2 clothes hangers. There’s one chair and no table, so for 2 people this could be an issue. The bar and lounge are sealed off from 8pm to 8am, so you can’t make use of these facilities in the evening.
The lounge area
The lounge area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique property, great service and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA, Wheaton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was well appointed and interesting. Continental breakfast was delicious and the setting encouraged conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place in Oamaru. Friendly and helpful staff, cozy common spaces, well appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most spacious, comfortable place with a sprinkling of steam punk vibe we have ever experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it wasn’t an “off the shelf” place but instead had character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely boutique hotel. The location was convenient to restaurants and a short drive away from the penguin encounters. The continental breakfast was good. The guest room was comfortable. The shower area had no glass enclosure or floor mats. The stone bathroom floor was quite wet after showering. This poses a safety hazard which was mentioned to the owners.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel in an older building, with an eclectic art collection and subtle steampunk theme. Superb host, comfortable room, great breakfast options & cycle-friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won’t disappoint

Excellent! Great find and will definitely recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Poshtel is truly a boutique hotel with only a handful of rooms that are all themed and unique. Rooms are a good size and very clean, but be prepared for a bit of noise (not too bad). The units fronting onto the main street have the usual traffic going by, and when we were put on the back side I thought it was a bonus - until the delivery trucks arrived to restock the grocery store, then the backup beepers started. That said, it wasn't too bad. The hotel itself and the staff (every one of them smiling and wonderful) easily made up for that tiny glitch. Breakfast in the morning was excellent. We would highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Omaru.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, loved the hotel and the rooms and the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quirky hotel in a quirky town. We really enjoyed both. Poshtel was clean and comfortable with a cool vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Bigfork

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! An excellent place to stay. Great continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the historic Victorian precinct and many other stores, shops and cafés.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth a try!

Woman checking me in was stellar - the lobby fun and quirky as were the rooms. Breakfast was ok, no recycling offered, no organic options. All sweet options. Room was clean and fun, mattress felt lumpy and was saggy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Poshtel was a very unique hotel the only problem we had was only very high windows could not see outside felt like we were in a bunker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool place to stay. Front of house staff excellent. Really good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karunakar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this property is very good and it has its own uniqueness, only thing is you can check in only after 2:00 pm. We went around 1:00 pm, no staff available, We have to come back after 2:00 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

erik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Kelly’s travels

It was right in town so walkable to everything. It had no parking so had to park on road or Woolworths car park, not ideal. We had room 4 on ground floor. The room was very small and dark with a panel of glass, not a window. Lots of memorabilia, which was interesting. It had ear plugs by the bed, was wondering why but you find out later a bit of noise in area. A continental breakfast was included with basic needs.
Bedroom theme
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely decor, french press in room, lovely breakfast...Charming place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place!

Fabulous old building that’s now quirky and fun, in a steampunk kind of way. Just be warned, the lounge closes at 8pm and there's a bit of road noise, but otherwise highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024