Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Property class: 3
Omarama hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Omarama, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $114
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room - No Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table.

Superior Room - No Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a small desk, a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room - Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a large window with a view.

Superior Room - Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Two Bedroom Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building and a fence.

Superior Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen

A compact living space with a sofa, a small wooden table, and a dining area with chairs. A kitchen is visible in the background.

Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Ohau - 40 min drive - 40.5 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
  • ‪Kahu Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Omararma Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

  • When visiting Omarama, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 98 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 33.00 for adults and NZD 16.50 for children

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Property class

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

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

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel and nearby?

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel like?

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Hot Tubs Omarama and 2 minutes' walk from Clay Cliffs.

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Reviews

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant at this property offers excellent food at reasonable prices with great service. (12 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and located right outside the room. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Off street parking was convenient, comfortable beds. Groceries, gas, gift shops and cafés all within walking distance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room good parking excellent / professional restaurant staff .
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly hotel
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8/10 Very good

Very nice heritage style motel large grounds excellently manicured nice view of the mountains
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, staff were so accommodating
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious, had all we needed and was very clean. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The buffet diner was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location and staff hospitality is awsome.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Only thing that would make it better is a step/notch in shower to make it easier for us women to shave legs@
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8/10 Very good

Big room, clean, well kept building and grounds.
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8/10 Very good

great location
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8/10 Very good

Good location and room was nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location with what all the amenities a couple wants during their leisure
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8/10 Very good

Room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Furnishings are a little dated but that didn’t bother us. It was a stop off to Queenstown and met all our needs. Iron, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities in room. Would stay again if in area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Big spacious room with balcony and views. Very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place Large room. Kind staff Good dining neaby and close to sites of interest
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8/10 Very good

Stayed overnight to break up the drive back to Christchurch from Queenstown. Room was big and clean. Just off main road but quiet. Definitely recommend to others.
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay, not a new and modern hotel but comfortable and clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in staff were friendly. Our room was large and comfortable. The property and rooms are a little dated but it suited us for a night before and after our cycle trip. Location is great, an easy walk to cafes, supermarket and the pub. An option to use the guest laundry if needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and best property in that location.
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8/10 Very good

Clean tidy rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel to explore the Mt Cook national park. Huge space for two people, comfortable beds, big bathroom and super clean.
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6/10 Good

One of the better hotels we stayed in. Shame the fire alarm went off twice- disturbed my dinner and sleep. Staff were lovely
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8/10 Very good

Clean room
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8/10 Very good

Spacious room, helpful staff, no electric blankets but room heater warmed up room nicely so didn’t require electric blanket. Cosy overnight stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night. Room was updated and clean. Restaurant and bar was lovely and food was great