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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $111
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

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126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grainstore Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Petite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 569 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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About this property

Poshtel

5-star Oamaru lodge walkable to North Otago Museum
Along with self parking, this lodge has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and 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. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

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.

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.

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. 331 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 413 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the atmosphere in the hotel, overall great stay.
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

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
really great stay and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay in a town like Oamaru. Friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast options. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel, quirky themed decor, friendly team and an incredible breakfast set up. Love that its an easy walk to dining precinct
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint is the word. So different from chain hotels. Beautifully restored old building .witmemmem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was beautiful, comfortable and the design was impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky boutique hotel in keeping with the towns style, themed rooms & a lot of history, in the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

petru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way 🇨🇦❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe of this hotel. Great location, clean and modern rooms. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool I'm place, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025