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Poshtel

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge within walking distance of Oamaru Hospital

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains
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Reception
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Located near Oamaru Hospital and North Otago Museum, Poshtel offers a relaxing retreat with dry cleaning services. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy continental breakfast and appreciate the helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is ฿3,046
฿3,503 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Why we love this property

Urban luxury lodge
This lodge in a historical district showcases curated decor, creating a luxurious atmosphere where every detail adds to its refined charm.
Culinary comfort
This lodge offers a delightful continental breakfast. Fresh pastries, fruits, and drinks provide the perfect start to mountain adventures.
Luxury hideaway lodge
Sink into sophistication with individual decor in each room. Blackout drapes ensure deep slumber while dressing gowns add a touch of luxury.

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Superior King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Petite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Petite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Petite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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The price is ฿2,576
฿2,963 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Poshtel

Located near a train station, Poshtel is a great choice for a stay in Oamaru. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Poshtel Hotel Oamaru
Poshtel Oamaru
Poshtel Lodge
Poshtel Oamaru
Poshtel Lodge Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Poshtel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Poshtel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Poshtel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Poshtel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Poshtel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include North Otago Museum (4-min walk) and Oamaru Hospital (6-min walk), along with Janet Frame House (7-min walk) and Steampunk HQ (9-min walk).

What's the area around Poshtel like?

Poshtel is a short 8-minute walk from Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and 9 minutes' walk from Steampunk HQ. Travellers say that this lodge is in a good location.

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Reviews

Poshtel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and substantial with a good variety of options. (35 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, unique themed rooms, warm quiet and close to town. Shared breakfast dining - fresh and heaps of choice. Trinity (Staff) is great and super helpful.
Kylie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A bit of a hidden gem, close to the centre, lovely stay
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. Plentiful continental breakfast with lots of variety.
Lance, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find,very well renovated,helpful receptionist.
Pat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely unique property, great service and good breakfast.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service, loved the hotel and the rooms and the breakfast!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool hotel!!

This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked everything about Poshtel, each room was different, and enjoyable collections on display. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast great before you set off, we will be back…
Rex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Each room is unique, ensuring each guest is treated uniquely and feels special
Sarah and Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique spot in town, and mean that in the best way possible. Right in the middle of town, plenty around to do
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel and a great location
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the decor of the hotel and the rooms. Each room has a different theme.
Joyce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location

Really great stay and location was superb. Super friendly staff at reception. Helped answer any questions we had. Will definitely be back.
Nikeel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the eclectic decor, which fit perfectly with our Steampunk Festival weekend. The apartment was lovely and spacious, very convenient with its own private access and super friendly and efficient staff. An extremely enjoyable stay. We will be back.
Amanda Jane, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful, rooms were stunning and the breakfast was absolutely beautiful totally recommended
Jasmine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely decor, french press in room, lovely breakfast...Charming place
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love Poshtel! From our arrival to our departure, everything was wonderful. The staff is incredibly kind and offered a wealth of information. Each room in the hotel is uniquely decorated. There are a lot of shopping and dining options within walking distance.
Shauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool place in Oamaru. Friendly and helpful staff, cozy common spaces, well appointed room.
Nathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the quirky items in the room plus the reception and bar area. Took ages to get hot water in bathroom.
K, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Kylie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a cool place to stay. Front of house staff excellent. Really good continental breakfast.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was well appointed and interesting. Continental breakfast was delicious and the setting encouraged conversation.
RHONDA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the most spacious, comfortable place with a sprinkling of steam punk vibe we have ever experienced.
Irene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved that it wasn’t an “off the shelf” place but instead had character.
Marsha, 1-night trip