Poshtel

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge in Oamaru

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Interior
Interior
Exterior
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 351
SAR 406 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Room options

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Superior King Room

Highlights

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

Petite

Highlights

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

King Room

Highlights

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

Apartment

Highlights

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

Luxury eco-certified lodge near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Located close to Oamaru Hospital and North Otago Museum, Poshtel provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • Secured bicycle storage, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bike storage

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

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 Poshtel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Poshtel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Poshtel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poshtel located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury lodge is within a 10-minute walk of North Otago Museum, Oamaru Hospital, and Janet Frame House. Steampunk HQ and Whitestone Cheese Factory are also within 10 minutes.

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Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 282 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Amy

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

Nathan

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

RHONDA

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

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

Marsha

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Samantha

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

Denise

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

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

8/10 Good

Regina

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

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

Meg

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

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Paul

Great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024