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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$92.53per 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
742 reviews
Price from$126.14per 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$75.51per 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
260 reviews
Price from$47.76per 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
170 reviews
Price from$57.31per 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
188 reviews
Price from$125.96per 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$192.22per 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
307 reviews
Price from$74.14per 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$112.82per 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$92.53per 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

  • From $151.03 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    Arrived late in the evening which the moteliers kindly accommodated. Room was exceptional in terms of fit-out; the bed was excellent and comfortable, the bathroom well appointed, clean and shower had good pressure. Another thing I like is variety of pillow types, I get sick of big bulky pillows. They look good on the bed, but I prefer a flatter pillow to sleep on. This room had a variety which provided me with choice. TV had a variety of sky channels and I think Netflix from memory...
    Nathan
    New Zealand
  • From $47.76 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 260 reviews
    The location was awesome, around 10 minutes from Omarama. The room was cozy with a soft queen sized bed. There was a long drop to the right of our room as well as normal toilets and bathrooms to the left which had heating so it was warm even on a frosty morning. Everything you need and expect from a backpackers could be found in the kitchen and dining area, overall we had a great experience here!
    Mathieson
    New Zealand
  • From $151.03 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    We loved our stay here! We got stuck in Omarama due to snow, and we are very glad we did! A very clean, comfortable and warm motel, which was perfect for our family of 4. The gentleman on reception was very welcoming, and let us know which restaurants and shops were open that night, making sure we got in before closing time. Would definitely stay here again.
    Bridget
    New Zealand
  • From $57.31 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 170 reviews
    Convenient location at Omarama with friendly knowledgeable staff. Good communal cooking facilities with barbecue. Large spacious and clean cabins. Stunning views on the drive to the town and a lovely play park at the ground.
    Guy
    United Kingdom
  • From $125.96 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 188 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
    New Zealand
  • From $151.03 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    nicely located motel in the middle of the plains, right next to the hot tubs and clay cliffs: clean, well equipped and comfortable rooms, reasonable price and friendly staff… what else you need?!
    Marc
    Germany
  • From $47.76 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 260 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 $75.51 per night
    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
    New Zealand
  • From $113.42 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    The bed was comfortable and the location of the hotel was great. The staff were very friendly on arrival and spacious parking available
    V
    Victor
    New Zealand
  • From $113.42 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 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
    New Zealand
  • From $75.51 per night
    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
    New Zealand
  • From $75.51 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews
    Customer service was great, the owner was very helpful and friendly. Great motel, provides all the amenities you need.
    Declan
    Australia
  • From $151.03 per night
    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
    Australia
  • From $151.03 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 745 reviews
    Clean,well laid out unit with appropriate amenities. Could walk to local pub for dinner.
    John
    United States of America
  • From $113.42 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Hotel catered well for our changing requirements -- eventually we had a party of 9
    Kevin
    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 $75.51 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews
    Location excellent for the A2O section from Omarama to Sailors Cutting
    Ian
    New Zealand
  • From $125.96 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 188 reviews
    Lovely new, clean, quiet motel with lovely hosts 😊
    Sharon
    New Zealand
  • From $113.42 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Was good for a nights stopover in Omarama
    Verena
    New Zealand
  • From $113.42 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 921 reviews
    Location of Hotel
    Geetika
    New Zealand