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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Reception
Superior Room
Superior Room | Garden view
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$181
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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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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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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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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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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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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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

  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boots & Jandals Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Glider Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Eco-certified hotel
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.

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 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on 27 Sept 2025 start from NZ$180.97, 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 eco-certified 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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