Poshtel

5.0 star property

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Interior
Interior entrance
Exterior
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Superior King Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Petite

  • 569 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Poshtel

5-star Oamaru lodge walkable to North Otago Museum
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area are available at this lodge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
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.

Poshtel features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury lodge also offers a television in a common area and an elevator.

Poshtel has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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.

Languages

English

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
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

Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 280 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

erik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kelly’s travels
It was right in town so walkable to everything. It had no parking so had to park on road or Woolworths car park, not ideal. We had room 4 on ground floor. The room was very small and dark with a panel of glass, not a window. Lots of memorabilia, which was interesting. It had ear plugs by the bed, was wondering why but you find out later a bit of noise in area. A continental breakfast was included with basic needs.
Bedroom theme
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely decor, french press in room, lovely breakfast...Charming place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Fabulous old building that’s now quirky and fun, in a steampunk kind of way. Just be warned, the lounge closes at 8pm and there's a bit of road noise, but otherwise highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute place, but too small
Very well-decorated room in a renovated historic building on a busy road. The front desk person was very friendly and helpful. The room was small but cozy. The parking was a block away, which wasn't a problem, but there wasn't any place to drop off your luggage while you checked in. The continental breakfast had high quality food, but not many choices. I felt like overall it was a good place for one night, but not an extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with partner
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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is centrally located and was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical decorating touches are beautifully curated and the breakfast was very nicely done with high quality coffee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
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

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue, close to all local amenities. Staff are attentive, well presented and excellent hosts. Breakfast offering is very boutiquety, fresh and enjoyable with a communal dining table. Super clean bathrooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay awesomely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room had character and was comfortable for a one night stay. Sadly, there was noise at night from outside on the street, disturbing our sleep and despite adequate lighting, it felt dark, however the reception staff was very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night or 2. Close walking to Restaurants & bars. The place was clean, tidy & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, rooms were stunning and the breakfast was absolutely beautiful totally recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a unique property. I love the lack of waste. It has everything you could want with out the use of plastic. Fresh milk, cold water - no plastic. It is a gorgeous, thoughtful space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Surprise
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We loved the lobby and the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lack of fresh air in the rooms at night was the only small issue I had. Not really a complaint as probably not a lot can be done regarding this as the structure of the building restricts anything. Intriguing decor and a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024