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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel, hotel in Omarama

The Heritage Gateway Hotel is situated in Omarama, at the crossroads of MacKenzie Basin, Lindis Pass and Waitaki Valley. It offers panoramic views and excellent hiking and biking opportunities.

Very Comfortable Stay
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
913 reviews
Price from£74.60per night
Sierra Motel and Apartments, hotel in Omarama

Set in the peaceful countryside of Omarama, ASURE Sierra Motel offers heated rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms offer mountain views.

Very clean, comfortable, motel room which seemed to have been very recently renovated. Great bed and a convenient location to visit the Clay Cliffs and the Mount Cook area.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
745 reviews
Price from£101.70per night
Ahuriri Motels, hotel in Omarama

Just 3 minutes’ drive from Lake Benmore, Ahuriri Motels features a barbecue area with outdoor seating and lovely mountain views. A flat-screen TV and a microwave are standard in all rooms.

very good model. better than I thought. cosy room. good heater, good shower
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
829 reviews
Price from£60.88per night
BigSky Motels, hotel in Omarama

BigSky Motels is offering accommodations in Omarama. The property has ski storage space, as well as a tennis court and barbecue facilities.

Everything is new and super clean. Also soundproofing let us enjoy quite night sleep after long hike in Aoraki national park. My recommendation for accommodation in this region
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
187 reviews
Price from£101.55per night
BigSky Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Omarama

This bed and breakfast features air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. The bed and breakfast also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

Wonderful hosts. Fabulous breakfast. Comfortable accommodations. It was a lovely stay.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
56 reviews
Price from£154.97per night
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station, hotel in Omarama

This 30,000 acre Merino station is located alongside the Ahuriri River, 15 minutes’ drive from Omarama town center.

It’s the best deal you’ll find anywhere. Very basic and rustic but Comfortable and clean and does the job. Excellent wifi connection despite being in the middle of nowhere. A great hopping off point for day trips to lakes. Amazing star gazing at night!
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
261 reviews
Price from£38.50per night
Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House, hotel in Omarama

There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

Great location
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
23 reviews
Price from£91.44per night
Otematata's Best Dam Pub, hotel in Omarama

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Otematata's Best Dam Pub offers accommodations in Otematata. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.

The basic motel with pub nearby. There's everything you need for a short stay. I was surprised to find a bathtub available. We had only kettle in out room, but there were microwave and toaster in shared area. Beer and meal in pub were great :) for separate price of course...
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
308 reviews
Price from£59.78per night
Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5, hotel in Omarama

A recently renovated apartment, Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 offers accommodations in Otematata. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

The unit contained everything from Nespresso machine and cooking basics to extra heaters. Everything you would need kitchen wise was there. The key pad was easy to use. The unit had plenty of space.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
37 reviews
Price from£74.60per night
Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata, hotel in Omarama

Set in Otago region, Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and a garden. The apartment has 1 or 2 separate bedrooms.

Really nice spatious appartments, right next to the connected bar that had good food and a pub quiz on the Thursday night we stayed. Would recommend this place for a couple of nights.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
474 reviews
Price from£90.96per night
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What Guests Said About Omarama:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    There are two places to eat in the village.

    There are two places to eat in the village. A hotel which caters for tour parties. The bufet looked average. The ala carte menue, which looks interesting is not available every night (barman said). It was available when I was there, but the staff seamed very reluctant to offer it. The steak was limp (looked like it had been cooked in a sous vide, but not flash fried at a high enough temperature) and everything was way, way over salted!!! I was Would not recomend it. The pub was lovely, good food, great staff and welcoming. Would recomend it.
    mark
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It was a spur of the moment booking as we had a problem with...

    It was a spur of the moment booking as we had a problem with our car. Great hotel for overnight or several days. Friendly helpful staff, clean rooms if a bit "tired". Arrived late and left early so didn't eat on the premises.
    Mary
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    A pleasant, quiet place to get away from the 'madding crowd'...

    A pleasant, quiet place to get away from the 'madding crowd'! I love the scenery and climate there and the locals we met were friendly and helpful. I recommend The Pink Glider for a meal as well as the kebab truck on the highway. Both have super staff and good food. Omarama provides a really pleasant holiday get away.
    Rachael
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Excellent well run motel. Very helpful owners.

    Excellent well run motel. Very helpful owners. Immaculately clean. Well equipped with everything an traveller would need. Excellent cafe/restaurant next door. Central to the area we wished to explore.
    John
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Not a destination town but an ideal location to break a...

    Not a destination town but an ideal location to break a journey and stay overnight. Food at the local pub was good but feel the drink prices are a bit over the top, captivated market maybe ? Enjoyed the excursion out to the clay cliffs but like a lot of people young and old, could not complete the walk ups the hill. Would be good if the operators provided transport in the form of a four wheeled quad bike. The view from the car park is good however speaking with a returning walker said " If you can make it then its well worth the effort"
    Maurice
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Was disappointed hotel did not inform us restaurant was...

    Was disappointed hotel did not inform us restaurant was closed until we arrived. Ended up going to local pub for a meal. The place was humming. A friendly rural pub with great hosts. Seating became an issue while we were there so ended up sharing a table with strangers but was not a bad thing. We’re going to get meal in bar but wait times were one hour so decided to use pubs takeout service. Still took 45minutes but burgers were good. Highly recommend pub and their excellent staff who coped well under difficult circumstances, especially kitchen staff.
    A
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Explore guest reviews of hotels in Omarama

  • Avg. price/night: £60.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews
    What a beautiful wee motel room we stayed in, only booked in the day before we drove down so I was really pleased we got such a suitable room. awesome privacy, comfortable beds, plenty of room, AMAZING heating system, which was so necessary when we stayed! The wonderful woman at the front desk was so kind and such a happy person to come across after hours of driving! We will definitely be booking here again if we come back down!
    Amy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129.18
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    This was across the road from the Omarama hot tubs. so, location wise it was amazing! right next to the motel is the wrinkly rams so having meals was fairly easy as well. The room does have a full electric stove with an oven so it you wanted you could make your own meals
    Naveed
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 187 reviews
    This is a gem. We chose this stop to make our way to Cristchurch a little bit easier. Modern, fresh motel with a lovely staff. Comfortable, clean with a great attention for detail. Real gem at the middle of the desert.
    Irina
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    I enjoyed how different it was to stay at a sheep station. The location was beautiful and very close to Mt Aoraki. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the kitchen and toilets/showers.
    Lucas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.44
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable with a great ensuite. The bed was comfortable. Great location in easy walking distance to amenities in Omarama.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129.18
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable, motel room which seemed to have been very recently renovated. Great bed and a convenient location to visit the Clay Cliffs and the Mount Cook area.
    Dawne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.20
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 176 reviews
    quite, clean studio, in well kept holiday park, close to cafes, pub, and excellent gift shops. also close to the amazing scenery and walks in the Mackenzie country
    margaret
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews
    I’ve now stayed at this hotel twice. I love the kitchenette and the large space. Great place to stop on the way to Queenstown and excellent value for money.
    Amy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £91.44
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    Can't say there was anything to enjoy at this hotel. It was dirty, uncomfortable and definitely not worth the price we paid.
    J.C. 1234
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews
    great location, only a short walk to the pub. rooms are older, but very clean and tidy, also well appointed and comfortable.
    Daniel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £129.18
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    A nice warm self contained room across the road from the hot tubs & a short walk to the pub for dinner
    Judith Holland
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £129.18
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    It is a newly renovated Motel with the highest quality material. Close to everywhere in the town.
    Xiaochao
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129.18
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    Very clean, courteous staff. Fantastic location to the Omarama glider field & local pub / shops.
    John
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    Loved the Shepherds hut. Great character and very cosy. Better than staying in a motel/hotel.
    Shelley
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £91.44
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    Hotel catered well for our changing requirements -- eventually we had a party of 9
    Kevin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £91.44
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 23 reviews
    A very cosy cottage. Loved the hot tub. An easy walk to the Pub for dinner.
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews
    Nice little Motel , equipped with everything we needed.
    Myshelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 187 reviews
    Lovely new, clean, quiet motel with lovely hosts 😊
    Sharon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.44
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    Spacious room and offered towels for hot tubs
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.44
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    Location of Hotel
    Geetika
    Young couple