Welcome to Poshtel

For luxury accommodation in Oamaru we have your room ready and waiting. It’s unconventional, exceptional and altogether memorable.

And it should be. After all, the surrounding environment offers all kinds of hidden delight and enduring inspiration.

You should expect nothing less from your stay here.

Meet your hosts

Oamaru has always attracted the unique characters, the artists and story tellers,” says Lindsay. “Now we get to share their stories, their histories, their warm welcomes and tall tales with guests from all over the world. What could be better?

The Rowing Room

Rowing is a sport you’ll often see enjoyed on the picturesque lakes throughout the South Island, with many locals enjoying the chance to push their limits across the water. Perhaps such an inspiring setting is why our nation has so excelled at the sport over the years?

Natural wonders of Waitaki

With just a short scenic drive from Oamaru you’ll find alien-like beaches, incredible rock formations, fields of yellow and the cutest little birds arriving home for the night.

Put some breathing room
between you and boring.

If there is one thing that Poshtel is, it’s that it is many things.
Our rooms are anything but the everyday, each designed with a distinct and memorable aesthetic in mind.

Find the room that fits your style

Step into the living room

This is not another safe, sterile hotel reception. It is a space to be shared and lived in – even if only for an hour or two. So set yourself up with a warm drink and a cool book or a good friend and a great story. Then stay in the moment long enough to appreciate the accumulating minutes. Trust us, you’ll never regret it.

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Loved the styling, lovely hosts. Good location, enjoyed our stay.

Richard & Caroline Everts

What a wonderful place to stay for our first time in New Zealand. The hospitality was so very amazing.

Rev David & Judy Griffis

Amazingly comfortable, quiet and spacious rooms. The rooms are so interesting, all individual. Everything you could want from a hotel and stunning decor. The staff were friendly. helpful and very efficient.

Patrick

The rooms are beautifully appointed, each one different, with quirky but quality decor and fixtures. The bed and linens are excellent, the sofa was a nice leather, the bathroom roomy and sparkling.

Anne

Everything from the welcoming on arrival, the stay, the location, the cleanliness, the breakfast, the decor - all was 5 - Star quality!!! And the cost was more than reasonable. Would highly recommend to any and all visiting the area.

Kim

Great location in a lovely old building. Hosts were very friendly. Decor is wonderful and very fitting for Oamaru. Our room was decked out with old rowing gear and interesting photos and there’s a great collection of memorabilia in the foyer and hallway. Bed was very comfortable with beautiful linen and the room was spotless. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Lisa

A gorgeous place, thoroughly enjoyed it, thankyou.

Pat & Phillip Cummings

Cool, funky, quirky and fabulous... Recently refurbed it is an eccentric modern hotel set in a great building... Each room has a different fun theme but isn’t over done. First class all round with exceptional service to boot. Well done.

David

Thankyou so much, we had a wonderful stay here. Hope to see you again soon.

Susan Giopp

Friendly welcome by the owners, Centrally located to meet all my needs. The hotel had all the facilities you would expect from a five star hotel at a reasonable price. large clean common area well themed. Will be back.

Andrew