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BigSky Motels

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Totara Peak Gallery

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1-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Front of property
Front of property
Twin Studio
Exterior
BigSky Motels places guests in nature's heart. The eco-certified property is next to a golf course for practice swings and a terrace for relaxation. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy rowing and canoeing, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Staff help guests explore the landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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Queen Studio, Accessible

Queen Studio, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1-Bedroom Apartment | Bathroom

1-Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Studio

Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago, 9412

What's nearby

  • Totara Peak Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Glider Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

BigSky Motels

Motel near Hot Tubs Omarama
Located close to Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs, BigSky Motels provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as sailing and rowing/canoeing, at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Golf privileges (optional), bike tour information and secured bike storage
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Private fenced gardens, heated floors and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Private wine tours
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Ski storage
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (46 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 25.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 25.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

BigSky Motels Motel Omarama
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Frequently asked questions

Is BigSky Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at BigSky Motels?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BigSky Motels on 8 Nov 2025 start from NZ$217.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at BigSky Motels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BigSky Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM for a fee of NZD 25.00.

What time is check-out at BigSky Motels?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BigSky Motels located?

Situated in Omarama, this golf motel is within a 15-minute walk of Totara Peak Gallery, Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. Hot Tubs Omarama and Lake Benmore are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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BigSky Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Loved the bathroom and underfloor heating, very comfortable, trendy interior, away from busy main roads. We would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and tidy units that were warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fineen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, staff were friendly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful stay. We would stay here again and again. Thank you for such great service!!!

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our room at this motel. So clean, so quiet, with well appointed furnishings. Thankyou so much for an awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with functional kitchen. House keeping was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and modern rooms. Everything you need. I felt very safe here as a solo traveller. They even keep your bikes safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor, very comfortable suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice and convenient. Very clean and quiet and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and shower. I was surprised about how modern and updated it was. Very clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Good choice for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Friendly people (and a cute dog). Very comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at BigSky Motel. Great service and fantastic accommodation. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely and quiet. Staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and so easy to settle in! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, easy to find, clean and very friendly welcome. Check out was easy with very helpful de-icing vehicle service from the staff! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. No issues. Small room but had a kitchen area, separate bathroom and was comfortable. Free parking on premises. You could walk to where the main restaurants are but it’s not a short walk. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean motel room with equipped kitchen. There is also an outside grill and laundry facilities available on site. There's a grocery nearby for food supplies. Great location to stay if going to Mt Cook. The Clay Cliffs in Omarama are also close.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely new, modern room. The bed was comfortable. It was clean & warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest motel I have ever stayed in. The place sparkled. On a quiet street so no noise. Backs onto farm land. Lovely owners. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small town motel with all the essentials plus extra thoughtful amenities in the small kitchen. VERY clean. Must have been recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Motel in the middle of nowhere

This little place is the nicest motel I have ever seen. The layout design of the small room makes it seem much bigger. The quality of the furniture is top notch. I can't believe I'm gushing about a motel. but it's really that good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not the easiest place to find.

On the outskirts of this small village where services appear to close early. Hotel is not the easiest place to find being within a residential area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024