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Reviews of Poshtel

126 Thames Street, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand

#3 of 21 hotels in Oamaru

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1019 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Perfect 1-night stay at Oamaru
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was leaking. That should be fixed ASAP.

    All the necessary facilities needed and private entrance for 1-bedroom apartment.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot breakfast Tv didn't work when we arrived

    Big walk in Wet room Style of the room nice big bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    10
    Poshtel Is Swell!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No decaf coffee.

    Everything! Unique in so many ways. It’s 6 years old, but looks brand-new. Staff is so very friendly, knowledgable about local activities and attractions, and fun. Breakfast was very nice. Room was smallish, but super clean and well-organized. Very nice Kleenex. Unusual for hotels. Many special touches all around the property. Excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, room was so lovely and spacious and each room is super quirky and has lots of history in them! Loved it! Only 10-15 min walk into town and half an hour to the penguins, would definitely recommend

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    10
    Perfect spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel in town. Very friendly staff. Breakfast was great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Interesting building in the center of town with a great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have used more spaces to put our clothes

    Really fine building with very interesting fixtures. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was superb. Walking distance to areas of interest.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Good stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location, staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was very comfortable with great shower and facilities. Just what we needed. Perfect thanks.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Downside of the central location - was a noisy location at times; street traffic and supermarket behind hotel.

    Friendly and helpful staff. High standard and creative decor throughout. Fantastic breakfast - great selection and high quality foods. Central location was good for accessing other activities / sightseeing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Using codes to enter the hotel doors.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel thoroughly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We have stayed in 11 hotels over the past 11 days in the north and South Island and they were good but this was by far the best. Room was amazing and staff were so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entire hotel is nicely presented and the room was very clean. Friendly staff, good breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Offering character and comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toiletries (shampoo, body wash, etc) was of poorer quality than those offered in other similarly priced hotels and not generous enough for two persons to use.

    Very characterful decor, bordering on an entertaining museum experience with all the antiques and artifacts. Location was excellent, as was access to free parking. Room was spacious yet comfortable. Staff were warm and very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Great design
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Petite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room with a great design Really clean and comfy bed Great breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay for a touch of luxury after a week camping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only thing I might change was a better seal on shower door and firmer pillows/mattress.

    Our room was excellent. Particularly liked the lollies! Great location and excellent communication from the owners/managers. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a clean, well appointed accomodation with fantastic friendly staff. We would return and highly recommend

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Only stayed a night but happy to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some minor stuff that could be improved More soap and shampoo and toilet seat was loose. Otherwise will definitely stay there again if we go to Oamaru

    Great pub ecclectic foyer lots to look at Phil was very relaxed and showed us round.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we did not like!

    Fantastic set up with quirky steam punk interior design - very professional finish. Comfortable bed. Great continental breakfast selection offered in a great setting. In the middle of town so easy access to shops or sites. Lovely staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Strongly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is very clean with very special decoration

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Enjoyed my stay and would recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking in the grocery store lot.

    Building is beautiful with interesting interior design. Lots of antiques and photos to look at.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    An interesting stay in an interesting and underrated town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't know where to park at first, an automated message and/or a pre-arrival pdf guide would help. The accommodation may shock you a bit with its still, and it may not feel like a hotel per se, but it was absolutely fine and very comfortable.

    It provided a unique and artistic style which I had never experienced before! The bedding and room was very clean and well-kept. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The elevator, albeit slow, was interesting. After you dropped your bags, the short stairwell out onto the street remedied this. Also useful for getting back to your room quickly in the evening.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Luxurious stay in artsy surroundings, 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked a cooked breakfast, but understand this is more guest house accommodation. The continental offerings were very nice, and breakfast staff helpful and friendly

    Amazing experience from check-in to check-out. Hosts were great, room was well appointed and quirky in Oamaru Steampunk/rural stylings. Great sleep considering we were on the main road, earplugs provided but were not needed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Random parking Difficulty of key pad No natural yoghurt No sheet with breakfast and check out times - expected to remember

    Quirkiness

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect one night stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Arrived in pouring rain. Door locked with key code. Great for security but had to wait in rain for someone to answer.

    Great location. Easy to find. Free nearby parking. Breakfast was lovely. Quirky rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    Relaxing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hist. Loved the artifacts. Room was great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Everything was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was unique, very clean and super helpful staff. We will definitely be back

    Stayed in December 2023

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