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

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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
(40 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 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

  • A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".
    Steampunk HQ
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a pier, and a building with a red roof.
    Oamaru Harbour
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
    Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    11 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Janet Frame House
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    4 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Filadelphios Pizza
    4 min walk
  • Yumee Bento Bowl
    1 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 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

Property class

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

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 430 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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Its so cool We have stayed before when passing through Rooms are themed Helpful staff, central to restaurants Comfy bed, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

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Clean, friendly welcome and breakfast was awesome. Only remark was the bathroom was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dayle

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Love this accomodation- clean, friendly, great location and good breakfast food. What’s special about breakfast is the environment is such that people introduce themselves and chat over breakfast- love it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Lovely hotel right in the middle of town. Very clean with great amenities. Continental breakfast included. Parking is tricky though. Roadside with meters which require payment between 8.30 am and 5 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

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The room is clean and hotel was very nostalgia filled with alot of historic items.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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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

E

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Fantastic as always - I love the different themed rooms and hope the owners bring in a way for guests to record what rooms they have stayed in and what ones they have yet to enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michel

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exceptional, clean, great food selection and amazing hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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We had a great stay lovely clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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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

Iain

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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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

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Great room - very comfy couch and chairs. Bed was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PRASANTA

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Cute place. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a huge room in this lovely, quirky hotel. Staff were really helpful and the breakfast was great. Loved the little steam punk details. Would definitely stay again. To note that parking is on the street but it’s perfectly safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

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Friendly staff, cool place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Paul

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Absolutely beautiful place to stay awesomely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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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

Patricia

Great room helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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Wonderful staff and spotless room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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