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A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, red chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a unique X-shaped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view through a window.
A reception desk with a glass top, wooden base, and three hanging lamps with a geometric pattern.
A wall of whisky labels in a room with wooden flooring and a staircase leading to another area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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A living room with a wooden coffee table, leather sofas, a television, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted trumpet, a lamp, and a radio on a bedside table.

Superior King Room

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

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and multiple pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a door.

Petite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, white linens, a framed picture on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Oamaru

In entertainment district.Your stay at this Oamaru lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital. Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Janet Frame House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 11 min drive - 2.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yumee Bento Bowl - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Poshtel

5-star adults-only lodge near North Otago Museum
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.

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 4 per day)

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

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 path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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.

  • 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

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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.

Property class

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

Does Poshtel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Poshtel.

How much does it cost to stay at Poshtel?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on Aug 29, 2026 start from CA $115, excluding 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.

How close is Poshtel to the beach?

This lodge is 2.3 mi (6-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 11.3 mi (22-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Poshtel offer free breakfast?

Poshtel does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Poshtel?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Poshtel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Poshtel?

Free parking is not available at this lodge. Self parking is available for NZD 4 per day.

Does Poshtel have a pool?

Poshtel does not have a pool.

Does Poshtel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Poshtel to downtown Oamaru?

Poshtel is 0.1 mi away from Oamaru.

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 427 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend to stay here awesome staff really nice/clean room and close walking distance to old town and pubs
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmeila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quirky but very cool. Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful selection with the Continental breakfast, beautiful room and convenient and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, family run business that went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We had a nice continental breakfast as well. Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was excellent and room very clean, staff very friendly and breakfast was ok!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun place in a fun little city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and the continental breakfast exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
exceptional, clean, great food selection and amazing hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
really great stay and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great quirky hotel, very clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property staff fantastic particle karen( Scottish lady ) breakfast excellent will definitely recommend and will definitely stay again 5 star plus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous hotel with tons of character. The decor was incredible. And it was clean, comfy and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable room. Good amenities and great location with the historical center, restaurants and shopping close by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room - very comfy couch and chairs. Bed was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PRASANTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bathroom amenities and delicious breakfast. Handy location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cool place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Really enjoyed the quirkiness of this hotel and its central position. Oamaru was a pleasant surprise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Poshtel is a gorgeous hotel with over the top decor that hits perfectly. Our room was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. I found the area very quiet and had a great sleep. The breakfast was more than a basic continental and the food was great. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. We were there on a weekend and shockingly were able to park right out front on the Main Street of Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Great room helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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