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Superior Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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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
(3 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 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

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Poshtel

Along with self parking, this lodge has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a front-desk safe.
Poshtel offers 15 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The breakfast at Poshtel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from North Otago Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning service, and self parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 4-minute walk from North Otago Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Oamaru Hospital
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 a common area and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Oamaru lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 401 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, breakfast not available until 8am - a little late to start for a business trip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We booked a superior king room - city view. We received a king back alley view with loading doc noise. AC was less than ideal (weak) hence room very hot. Common area closed at 8:00 pm and does not open until 8:00 am. Should extend to accommodate travellers who would like to visit. Rooms very nice / clean. Breakfast average continental
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Very unique boutique hotel, nice decos for lobby, basic breakfast, different room type than we initially thought. But for this small town, a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uniquely designed and decorated! Renovated building with theme rooms and nostalgia items made for a fun stay. Check in and greeting by Tina was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast included was lovely with lots of options to start off the day! Location was fantastic, walking distance to great area to view this beautiful historic town. Highly recommend this stand out hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay in a town like Oamaru. Friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast options. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way 🇨🇦❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great quirky hotel, very clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic one night stay (as repeat guests). Reception was great, room was lovely and the breakfast was outstanding. Will stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yiqun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very friendly! Room Looks nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and spotless room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay lovely clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cool place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the atmosphere in the hotel, overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ERCAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special hotel, decor is historical and cool. The owner is a very nice lady and breakfast was a feast! We’ve also received a small Christmas gift bag during our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building. Very walkable to nearby resturaunts and town sites. Lovely lounge. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Changhui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room is clean but it is small and the old building renovated well. No one answered any request after 8:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the hotel was amazing, and old building totally renovated, the lobby is very nice with a very good selection de antiques mix with modern features. The room was very comfortable, spotless and beautiful. The receptionist was super kind and helpful with recommendations for dinner and information about where to see penguins!! So we super recommend the hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Situation of hotel is awful-on busy traffic light junction of main highway with no sleep all night as loud Lorries and cars blasting music outside. We should have realised sooner as they left ear plugs in our room! Room smelt of damp and breakfast was minimal with cheap product you can buy from local supermarket. Although we paid for two nights we left after one-but they did not seem bothered or ask if they could correct the issue in any way-just appalling. Be warned!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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