Sierra Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Hot Tubs Omarama

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1 Bedroom Premium Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 Bedroom Premium Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 Bedroom Unit | 5 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Deluxe Studio Apartment - Accessibility | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player
1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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8 Twizel-Omarama Road, Omarama, Otago, 9412
  • Place, Hot Tubs Omarama
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clay Cliffs
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrinkly Rams
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

1 Bedroom Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Bedroom Unit

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Unit - Accessibility

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Apartment - Accessibility

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Studio Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Studio Apartment - Accessibility

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Premium Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Studio Apartment - Accessibility

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Studio Apartment Accessibility

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Unit - Accessibility

  • Sleeps 4

Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Omarama

Hot Tubs Omarama is a short stroll from Sierra Motel, and other popular attractions like Lake Benmore are within a 10-minute drive. Each of the 14 rooms at this motel includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Totara Peak Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clay Cliffs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wrinkly Rams - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quailburn Farm Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boots & Jandals Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sierra Motel

Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Hot Tubs Omarama
At Sierra Motel, guests have access to free newspapers, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

ASURE Sierra Motel Omarama
ASURE Sierra Omarama
ASURE Sierra
Sierra Motel Omarama
Sierra Omarama
ASURE Sierra Motel
Sierra Motel Motel
Sierra Motel Omarama
Sierra Motel Motel Omarama

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sierra Motel?

Sierra Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Sierra Motel?

This motel is located in Omarama, just steps from Totara Peak Gallery and Hot Tubs Omarama, and within a short walk of Clay Cliffs. You'll also find Wrinkly Rams and Ladybird Hill Vineyard less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sierra Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Sierra Motel have a casino?

No, Sierra Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sierra Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sierra Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchen, rainfall showerheads in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Sierra Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Sierra Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Sierra Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Sierra Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sierra Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Sierra Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sierra Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sierra Motel.

Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 333 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariano, Wahiawz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoyed our stay here and its perfectly situated close to alot of outdoor activities and towns. Our unit has recently been renovated (the whole site has been) and absolutely loved it with dishwasher, huge shower and washing machine/dyer 💚💛
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a single elderly traveller I felt safe and comfortable. Excellent room layout and bathroom. The bed and pillows were top quality. A great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vish

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved our stay. Clean place in the backdrop of a mountain
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great break from the camper car - this hotel has all the mod cons - super clean, comfy bed, hot shower, good water pressure, cable tv, plunger coffee, washer and dryer in room, full fridge, stovetop, pretty views. I feel very refreshed and ready to sleep in the car again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Overnight while passing through.

Convenient location for stopover. Tidy condition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice motel, rooms were clean and spacious enough for our needs (i.e., mostly sleeping, we were out exploring during the day). Owners are on site and all the staff were super friendly and helpful. An easy drive to Mt. Cook and walking distance to several restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed, clean room in a convenient location close to dining, cafe and bar options. Friendly staff. Would have liked bedside lights with switches on both sides of the bed and some tissues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pretty standard room but had everything we needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Siquan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RichRD

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

Excellent stay

We stayed here for one night en route from Dunedin before doing Mount Cook the next day. We have been in NZ for over a month now and I must say that this stay ranks amongst the best motels we've stayed in. The room was v clean, comfy bed, well equipped, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Llio

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for visiting the twin lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent soundproofing, excellent shower, excellent washing machine and an easy run to and from Aoraki Mt Cook. Would definitely stay again when exploring more trails and sights in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, everything clean, comfortable bed. Big TV. Kitchenette. Nice pub up the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa, Huntington Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel had everything we needed. Was clean and quiet, with a pub serving decent food a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay after several days hiking around the South Island of NZ. The washing machine and dryer were an added bonus as I was able to do a load of laundry after being on the road for a week.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities including microwave and toaster. Pub and café within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean and spacious, and we were pleasantly surprised to discover a washing machine to do our laundry
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Great overnight accommodation

The studio room had everything we required as a great place to stop off for an overnight stay. The centrally located motel gave us easy access to restaurants and car charging.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra is a family operation. It shows. Beautifully done, spotless and roomy with a quiet patio. Friendly staff. Could not have been happier. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025