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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 AED 411
AED 472 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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Superior Suite | 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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Superior King Room | 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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King Room | 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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Petite | 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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Apartment | 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

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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

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 North Otago Museum
Located close to Oamaru Hospital and Janet Frame House, 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 21 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel on 21 December 2025 start from $210.23, including 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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Reviews

Poshtel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 336 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room was clean. A little noisy between rooms but the history of the hotel was interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel. Friendly staff. Quirky place which we loved. Totally different to anywhere we have previously stayed. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and lovely friendly team on reception! Will go back again ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

petru

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

Shad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing. I love the unique boutique style and the decor is fun. Customer service is fantastic. The staff remembered us from the last visit and that always makes it feel special. Thank you Trinity!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was excellent. The staff were very friendly. Breakfast best ever and the accommodation beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place, the room we had was beautiful. It had a comfortable bed, nice deep bath, was nice and warm and best of all had lots of channels on the TV to watch for the colder wet nights. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful quirky themed rooms. Helpful and friendly staff and accommodating of our early checkout. Excellent location and handy to eateries. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. Plentiful continental breakfast with lots of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great refurbished property, convenient in mainstreet and close to Steampunk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique property, great service and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find,very well renovated,helpful receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous place to stay. So very cleverly put together. Felt safe and very welcome. Could have some background music in lobby and breakfast room. Great breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, loved the hotel and the rooms and the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Very cool hotel!!

This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about Poshtel, each room was different, and enjoyable collections on display. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast great before you set off, we will be back…
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique spot in town, and mean that in the best way possible. Right in the middle of town, plenty around to do
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025