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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

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

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)
  • Garden view
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • 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

  • ‪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
  • ‪Quailburn Farm Store - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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

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.

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

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on May 6, 2026 start from $129, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 372 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeanine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, had all we needed and was very clean. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The buffet diner was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reghan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good parking excellent / professional restaurant staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jinsung J

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jodie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big room, clean, well kept building and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The whole place have an air of 'down at heel'. The decor and rooms need lots pf TLC. I suspect that the general air of dilapidation spread over into the downcast attitude of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the better hotels we stayed in. Shame the fire alarm went off twice- disturbed my dinner and sleep. Staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What we got was not what we booked - a superior balcony room , described on the website as 30sqm with an extra bed. Definitely not 30sqm and only one bed. Was told this was a superior room! We were not the only ones to find out what we had paid for was not as described on the website. Not good enough really, we will avoid this hotel chain in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Roanna

Traveled with partner
Too pricey for the condition of the property. The reception lady was not friendly. We asked if there was an upstairs option and all she just said “no already full” - it could have been a language barrier or just lack of customer service training as she also wasn’t smiling at all. We also found a cleaning spray bottle on the dining chair - looks like who ever was cleaning forgot to remove it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and good location for where we wanted to explore the area around Cook mountain. A very small town. Room are large with usable balcony. Overall, a very good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Very large motel, clean, quiet with lots of parking. We had no 155 which is a very large room. The only thing I did not like was the shower - no pressure - only a dribble.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice heritage style motel large grounds excellently manicured nice view of the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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