Poshtel

Hotels
9.2 (1644 reviews)
126 Thames Street , Oamaru , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Unique room designs
Great value
Cons:
Limited parking
Breakfast options could be improved
Some road noise

Categories

Cleanliness
9.34
The rooms were reported as very clean, contributing positively.
Service
9.81
Staff were described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.35
The location is excellent and convenient for attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were themed and uniquely decorated, but some had size limitations.
Amenities
8.83
Good overall, but some complaints about breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
9.29
High value experienced based on price and offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Breakfast was described as simple with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.81
Guests had an overall memorable experience and spoke highly of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:46

Property Description

City Views and Modern Comforts
Poshtel in Oamaru offers a unique experience with its shared lounge, bar, and stunning city views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and free WiFi. Some rooms even feature a kitchen with a dishwasher for added convenience.

Delicious Breakfast Choices
Start your day right with a buffet or continental breakfast at Poshtel. Enjoy a variety of options to suit your taste and fuel your adventures in Oamaru.

Convenient Amenities
With luggage storage, free toiletries, and comfortable bedding, Poshtel ensures a hassle-free stay. Plus, the proximity to Richard Pearse Airport makes traveling to and from the hotel a breeze.

Experience luxury and convenience at Poshtel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 13 years old stay for NZD 45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1644 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.81
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TONY • couple • ca
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2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
欣慧 • couple • tw
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
10
Pros:

Room was very comfortable

Cons:

Nil

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • au
10
Great stay in a beautiful historic enchanting town. Very friendly and professional staff.
Pros:

Industrial design in an interesting building- close to pub and restaurants.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Amazing place to stay. Great decor, fantastic continental breakfast. Very clean. Wonderful customer service.

Cons:

Everything was wonderful.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • au
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • nz
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Yun Hsuan • extended_group • tw
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • au
9
Fabulous stay
Pros:

Nice rooms, convenient breakfast available very enjoyable

Cons:

Nothing of note

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • sg
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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sally and sam • couple • nz
9
Poshtel's secret sauce: fabulous staff. Fascinating collection of curios and steampunk vibes. Book!
Pros:

Superb continental breakfast wide range of fresh options

Cons:

No deal breakers. Perhaps espresso machines in the rooms? Or at breakfast?

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • nz
8
We enjoyed the heritage buildings and the penguins
Pros:

Room was lovely but the TV was a bit tricky

Cons:

Teapot dribbled

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Pavlina • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Excellent decoration, very autentic

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
10
A bit of an oasis in the less lovely part of Fairlie. Loved our room, the beds and the staff.
Pros:

Very comfy beds. Lovely staff. Quirky but modern and very clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Mike • family_with_children • gb
10
Amazing place to stay
Pros:

Loved the friendly supportive welcome, brilliant quirky decor, very clean and focused on guests having a great time.

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • de
9
Ansprechende Unterkunft mit sehr freundlichem Personal, gerne wieder
Pros:

Gemütlich , sauber , nettes Personal, schönes Ambiente

Cons:

Kein Schrank somit keine Ablagefläche für Gepäck vorhanden

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

We loved having our own parking spot right outside of our apartment room. The location and walkability was top notch and the breakfast option was lovely.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Jill • extended_group • au
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee