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Poshtel

5.0 star property

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Welcome to the entrance of our hotel, featuring a grand double door and a cozy waiting area with a bench.
Welcome to our vibrant reception area, featuring a central counter, comfortable seating, and a unique sculpture.
Relax in style with plush sofas, a long table, and unique artwork.
Relax in this stylish living room with a leather sofa, coffee table, and wall-mounted TV.
Welcome to a stylish reception area with a unique pendant light fixture and a reception desk made of glass and wood.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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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

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

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

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Petite

Petite

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

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King Room

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

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

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About this property

Poshtel

Adults-only lodge in Oamaru
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area are available at this lodge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 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. Features include free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

  • 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. 254 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 314 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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here every time. Private and exclusive 😃
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victor T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unique structure... you ring a bell and wait for host to open the door (a key code allows you to enter hotel on your own once you check in). Building is unique -- a loft-style bank / hunting lodge (yes, it is all of those things). Town has preserved much of its historic buildings, and repurposed them -- a bit of a walk to other attractions (Steampunk Museum, and blue penguin colony).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel so much! Its so quirky and rich in history with all the memorabilia. So much to look at! The staff were awesome and the continental breakfast perfect start to the day. We will definitely be recommending this hotel to others heading to fabulous little Oamaru!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay at a quiet and comfortable hotel. Breakfast is delicious and lots of fresh fruit, dairy, breads, and cereal. Super convenient to the Victorian district and the harbor. Very cute town - would stay again! Bed is a little soft - only minor negative.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool I'm place, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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