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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Omarama with a restaurant and a bar

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Buffet
Superior Room - No Balcony | Garden view
Standard Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Business center
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412
  • Place, Clay Cliffs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrinkly Rams
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Tubs Omarama
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room - No Balcony | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room - No Balcony

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

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Standard Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room - Balcony | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room - Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Omarama

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel places you next to Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. This 3-star hotel has 98 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Totara Peak Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clay Cliffs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wrinkly Rams - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Quailburn Farm Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Hotel in Omarama with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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 elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
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.
  • 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

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

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 free cancellation available at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

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

Is there parking available at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

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

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel have a casino?

No, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel.

Does Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 344 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely bed and the room is a reasonable size, however the motel is bit dated. Reasonable value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Room comfort

Old and Outdated, Overpriced Average Breakfast

The units have heating problems in the winter. There is a heater but with no insulation and old windows, the cold air whips in and the heater can not keep up. Toilet seats are frigid even though their is another heater in the bathroom! Beds are extremely uncomfortable, mattresses need replacing. Breakfast was average, hot food was cold. Certainly not worth what they are charging for breakfast! Overall, the hotel is old and outdated, can not keep heat in the winter. Even though the price was on the cheaper side (not for breakfast though), I would not book this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

2/10 Terrible

Adam, Chicago

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
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

Ange

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rammohan

Traveled with partner
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

Karina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Brernt

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Brernt

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

6/10 Okay

Carole

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with partner
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