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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
921 reviews
Price from$91.55per 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
827 reviews
Price from$74.72per 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!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
259 reviews
Price from$47.25per 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$124.63per 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
740 reviews
Price from$161.13per 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
55 reviews
Price from$190.19per night
Omarama TOP10 Holiday Park, hotel in Omarama

Located on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Omarama Holiday Park is set on a 10-acre property and offers a children’s playground with a trampoline.

It was all we needed. Clean. Comfortable, quiet and great kitchen
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
171 reviews
Price from$56.70per 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...
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
305 reviews
Price from$73.36per 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
471 reviews
Price from$111.63per 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$91.55per 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
    Anonymous

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Omarama

  • From $84.46 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 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
    New Zealand
  • From $47.25 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 259 reviews
    Room great - own wee bungalow. Warm with heater. Comfortable bed and bedding. Kitchen had everything supplied including tea and coffee. Basic but adequate. Showers/bathroom separate - clean, basic. Washing machine provided. Location on farmland 19km south of Omarama (hot tubs and sauna, and dining). If I was on a bike tour, I would definitely recommend staying here.
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • From $149.43 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 740 reviews
    Great spot across the road from Omaarama hot tubs and a short stroll to Boots and Jandals pub for dinner. Rooms spacious and spotlessly clean. Bed very comfortable and much better than many brand name hotels. Recommended if you’re staying in Omarama
    Chris
    Australia
  • From $56.70 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 171 reviews
    Was right by the motorway so easy to find and easy to get to hot pools. Had everything we needed for one night. Beds were super comfy. Two seperate rooms so perfect for family. Lots for kids to do.
    Nathan
    New Zealand
  • From $47.25 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 259 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
    New Zealand
  • From $124.63 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 187 reviews
    Immaculate well designed motel room . Finished to a high standard and well equipped. Ideally situated for an en route stopover. Local hotel/pub within walking distance for evening meal.
    Caroline
    United Kingdom
  • From $149.43 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 740 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
    Canada
  • From $56.70 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 171 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
    United Kingdom
  • From $112.22 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Very friendly staff, room bigger than expected, think we were upgraded as hotel quiet. Liked the make up towels and drinking chocolate
    Lorelei
    New Zealand
  • From $84.46 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews
    Did not have breakfast as made our own tea and toast. Location ok as Omarama is not big and easy access to the towns facilities.
    Peter
    New Zealand
  • From $84.46 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews
    great location, only a short walk to the pub. rooms are older, but very clean and tidy, also well appointed and comfortable.
    Daniel
    New Zealand
  • From $112.22 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    It’s located right in Omarama. I was a little late arriving, but they made accommodations so that I could get into my room.
    Robert
    United States of America
  • From $84.46 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews
    Customer service was great, the owner was very helpful and friendly. Great motel, provides all the amenities you need.
    Declan
    Australia
  • From $149.43 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 740 reviews
    Clean,well laid out unit with appropriate amenities. Could walk to local pub for dinner.
    John
    United States of America
  • From $112.22 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Comfy bed.. handy to corner shop for food....pub over the road... great shower.....
    TheSimeons
    New Zealand
  • 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
    Australia
  • From $149.43 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 740 reviews
    Great location - hot tubs across the road were an added bonus.
    Cath
    New Zealand
  • From $124.63 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 187 reviews
    Lovely new, clean, quiet motel with lovely hosts 😊
    Sharon
    New Zealand
  • From $112.22 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Spacious room and offered towels for hot tubs
    Anonymous
    New Zealand
  • From $112.22 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Location of Hotel
    Geetika
    New Zealand