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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Omarama with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offers a tranquil escape with practical touches. Guests enjoy free WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, English breakfast, and quiet moments in the garden. The helpful staff ensures a comfortable experience throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 47 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412

What's nearby

  • Totara Peak Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Glider Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 33 for adults and NZD 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately NZD 33.00 for adults and from NZD 16.50 for children

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, debit cards and cash
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

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Flag Heritage Gateway
Flag Heritage Gateway Hotel
Flag Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Flag Heritage Gateway Omarama
Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Heritage Gateway Omarama
Heritage Gateway
Heritage Gateway Hotel
Distinction Heritage Gateway
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Hotel
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Hotel Omarama

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on 10 Dec 2025 start from NZ$226.0, 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 Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel located?

Situated in Omarama, this hotel is steps away from Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. Totara Peak Gallery and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rammohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with what all the amenities a couple wants during their leisure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

The location and staff hospitality is awsome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place Large room. Kind staff Good dining neaby and close to sites of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brernt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Comfortable. great meals
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Management went beyond our expectations to accommodate our specific needs. We enjoyed the proximity to Mount Cook
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room and very clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The motel was close on proximity to where we were planning to spend a couple days. The property/room is DATED... staff was super friendly and helpful. The refrigerator was iced up and hardly worked. Average stay, and fairly expensive for what was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor facilities compared to other motels. Reception staff very abrupt. Room under stairway was noisey with early morning guests waking us before 6am. No parking outside due to stairway so had to park outside someone’s else’s unit. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom door didn’t close without force and shower door was obstructed by doorway. No bathroom extraction for steam.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very saggy mattresses and noisy road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Meie

Carpet is too old

4/10 Poor

joanna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give this a miss.

We booked for a family of 3. The room was very dated and had an over powering smell of cheap air freshener that lingered all night- it was very uncomfortable. The mattresses were extremely worn. The shower was leaking. We were provided with 2 towels for 3 people - they gave us an extra when asked. There was only one mug in the room and 2 glasses. Considering we checked in late - they should have had all the time to prep the room. The Motel is the worst I have stayed in over my 2 weeks holiday in NZ and yet it was one of the most expensive. Not worth it and I wouldn’t be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay, staff were so accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Spacious room, helpful staff, no electric blankets but room heater warmed up room nicely so didn’t require electric blanket. Cosy overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Omarama
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For a Superior room booking it wasn't worth the room rate. Only two towels for three persons. Likewise, only two chairs despite the booking made for three. No cutlery. Carpet was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness

Stuck in the 70’s

The name sounds nice, and it is the only Hotel around of this size in that area, but man is it stuck in the 1970’s! You think they would’ve refurbished it by now and got in to the 2000’s lol. Reception was closed when we got there and had to go to bar to check-in, but had to wait for 3 people to be served drinks 1st.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Room was updated and clean. Restaurant and bar was lovely and food was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tao

Better upgrade interior and common area such as back yard gardening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking limitations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Old school hotel

An ok old-style hotel popular with big tour groups. Not longer in its prime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older but well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very expensive and outdated property. We wouldn't stay again. Rooms, although spacious, are from another era and need a complete overhaul. Very uncomfortable beds with saggy mattresses and when my child was playing they pushed one aside and it was apparent the carpet hadn't been vacuumed under there for an age. No shower curtains in bathroom so water just spills all over the floor making it very slippery. Staff were friendly and check in was easy. It's just a shame that the hotel isn't up to scratch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness
Motel juste pour une nuit. Restaurant de l'hôtel excellent pour un prix très correct.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025