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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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

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Boating
Bar (on property)
Superior Room
Superior Room | Garden view
Superior Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412
  • Clay Cliffs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hot Tubs Omarama
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Omarama

At Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel you'll be within steps of Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Omarama hotel include Totara Peak Gallery and Ladybird Hill Vineyard.

What's nearby

  • Clay Cliffs - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Totara Peak Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boots & Jandals Hotel Omarama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ladybird Hill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Omarama hotel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offers 98 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English

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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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on 24 Apr 2025 start from NZ$210.00, 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.

Is parking available at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Yep, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

No, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 311 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brernt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brernt

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
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

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean tidy and very spacious. The reception service was friendly and welcoming. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A convenient stop over. Hotel rooms are old fashioned Beds need upgrade Average stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

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

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We received a very warm welcome from Megan and her team. In the evening we ate in the hotel's restaurant. We chose the lamb shanks (delicious) and the panna cotta dessert. We had a breakfast of croissants, coffee, fruit juice and cooked items from the buffet. Our checkout was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Property doesn't have central air and a bit outdated. It was very stuffy and hot the day we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Motel room dusty No screens on the windows to get fresh air and when open giant flys entered and no air-conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Just an place to overnight enroute…
A big highway-frontage hotel that’s okay but a bit tired, and lacking air conditioning. Rooms big but tired, and the glasses were filthy (I’d say not used in months). However, the restaurant was quite good, but give the buffet a miss and go a la carte. Big Asian group in the night we stayed, plus lots of highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing - included in room price and we didn't realise until we checked in. Huge complex but pretty quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
We were glad it was only for 1 night. Views outside were stunning but very dated decor and a total lack of wall so kets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Travelled with partner
Excellent service very happy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zhen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A minor issue resulted in changing room thank you All good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, bed is very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amitrajit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and best property in that location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and quiet. We were upgraded to a family room and were grateful for the kitchen and extra space. Yes the room furnishings were dated, but it was very clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy late checkin, big rooms.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024