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Poshtel

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Steampunk elegance near historic downtown

Artsy and funky, this hotel boasts imaginative decor with steampunk accents and quirky touches throughout. Enjoy cozy rooms with high ceilings, thoughtful amenities, and a delightful continental breakfast, all within walking distance to Oamaru's historic downtown.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P7,025
P8,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Superior King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Petite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

View all photos for Petite

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

Petite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400

What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oamaru Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

Luxury lodge near Oamaru Harbour
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 TV in the lobby, and secured bicycle storage
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • 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.

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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

  • 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 parking
  • 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

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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Poshtel?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on Dec 8, 2025 start from P 7,024.85, 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.

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. 271 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 335 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central, lovely staff, great breakfast. Quirky style. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.... relaxing....will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of a hidden gem, close to the centre, lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great and nothing i can fault. Interesting rooms and areas, friendly and knowledgable staff. The free breakfast was great. Close to everything. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some traffic noise at night . Ear plugs provided but unneeded. Very pleasant staff. Great location. Interesting sporting memorabilia. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah and Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Each room is unique, ensuring each guest is treated uniquely and feels special
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the decor of the hotel and the rooms. Each room has a different theme.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Amanda Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Very interesting decor, clean, spacious and a welcoming team.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Beautiful hotel and good breakfast. Convenience location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first time staying here, I normally stay elsewhere in Oamaru but felt like a change, excellent service from the moment I arrived, every business needs a staff member like the one I met, awesome rooms with themes, very comfortable, great shower pressure, unfortunately I had to leave early so couldn’t partake in the continental breakfast offered but I will be back, my new go to, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay at a quiet and comfortable hotel. Breakfast is delicious and lots of fresh fruit, dairy, breads, and cereal. Super convenient to the Victorian district and the harbor. Very cute town - would stay again! Bed is a little soft - only minor negative.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in the middle of town, very handy for shops and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary and Fabulous

One of the most interesting and fun hotels I’ve ever stayed at - love all the history and unique deco. Highly rated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally well designed in every respect. Could be an art museum in its own right.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, but would be nice to have some more stairs, and secure parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to install some proper curtains that actually block the light from the extremely well lit carpark behind the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly very happy with the hotel. Found the walls a little thin and the room a little small. High ceilings helped though. All and all a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Weijun

Pretty averages
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024