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Poshtel

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge in Oamaru

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Interior
Reception
Superior Suite
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

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

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Petite

Petite

Highlights

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

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King Room

King Room

Highlights

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

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Apartment | Private kitchen

Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 eco-friendly 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

  • North Otago Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

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
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.

Languages

English

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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

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
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. 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 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$176.55, 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. 231 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 288 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

Richard

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute place, but too small
Very well-decorated room in a renovated historic building on a busy road. The front desk person was very friendly and helpful. The room was small but cozy. The parking was a block away, which wasn't a problem, but there wasn't any place to drop off your luggage while you checked in. The continental breakfast had high quality food, but not many choices. I felt like overall it was a good place for one night, but not an extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great experience first time we will definitely be back - very private 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is centrally located and was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical decorating touches are beautifully curated and the breakfast was very nicely done with high quality coffee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to install some proper curtains that actually block the light from the extremely well lit carpark behind the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue, close to all local amenities. Staff are attentive, well presented and excellent hosts. Breakfast offering is very boutiquety, fresh and enjoyable with a communal dining table. Super clean bathrooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay awesomely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room had character and was comfortable for a one night stay. Sadly, there was noise at night from outside on the street, disturbing our sleep and despite adequate lighting, it felt dark, however the reception staff was very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night or 2. Close walking to Restaurants & bars. The place was clean, tidy & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, rooms were stunning and the breakfast was absolutely beautiful totally recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a unique property. I love the lack of waste. It has everything you could want with out the use of plastic. Fresh milk, cold water - no plastic. It is a gorgeous, thoughtful space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024