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Superior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing - Poshtel (Oamaru)
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Boutique retreat in historic Oamaru

Quirky steampunk decor and antiques create a boutique atmosphere in this adults-only Oamaru lodge. Friendly staff serve continental breakfast in the communal dining area, where guests mingle. Each uniquely themed room offers a distinct experience, from fishing motifs to polo designs.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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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Superior King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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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King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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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Petite | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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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Apartment | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Apartment

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Oamaru, Poshtel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by North Otago Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Harbour. Don't miss out on a visit to Whitestone Cheese Factory. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ
    Steampunk HQ
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grainstore Gallery
    Grainstore Gallery
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour
    Oamaru Harbour
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Janet Frame House
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    11 min walk
  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    4 min drive
  • Scotts Brewing
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk

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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

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

  • Self parking fee: NZD 4 per day
  • 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
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Poshtel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 4 per day.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Poshtel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 415 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel, nice atmosphere and great location. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and hotel was very nostalgia filled with alot of historic items.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay in Oamaru. We were pleasantly surprised as to how lovely this hotel is. It’s in a great central location and the room was cozy. It was a little noisy in the morning but we expected that with it being right on a main road. Staff were extremely friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michel

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PRASANTA

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

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated right on the high street, handy for supermarket, general stores, historic buildings, art and archive museum. Steampunk HQ 5 mins away and Oamuru penguins (the highlight of my stay) 5 mins drive away. Friendly helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere, good continental self serve breakfast. Room was lovely. Clean and comfy. Homemade ginger biscuits yum. Road outside can be a little noisy from being on a thru road but thats hardly a biggie.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. We had the apartment and it had everything you could possibly need. Very cool decor throughout . Kind of matched the steampunk art theme in town. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Lots of space, good coffee bar area, and very nice bathroom. The continental breakfast had alot of options, much more than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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

6/10 Okay

Katrina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Great room helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yiqun

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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