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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412
  • Clay Cliffs
    2 min walk
  • Wrinkly Rams
    2 min walk
  • Totara Peak Gallery
    4 min walk

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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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
  • Wrinkly Rams - 2 min walk
  • Totara Peak Gallery - 4 min walk
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 5 min walk
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 9 min walk

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

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.

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. 98 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 275 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Clive

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

gary

Travelled with family
Staff excellent and very helpful. Food excellent Reception particular the Scottish lady very helpful and professional. Rooms nice but maybe getting some TLC in due course .otherwise excellent stay and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

carol

Travelled with family
❓
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no way that this so called hotel should be allowed to stay open. The room door and sliding patio door could not be locked properly so anyone could open. The wallpaper is peeling away and stains on all surfaces and they have the cheek to charge over $200 / night !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Josée

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but still very nice. Nice big rooms, comfortable bed, just comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good apart from a small cleaning oversight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

LINDSAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CONVENIENT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Very clean. Very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Judy and John

Would never go back again. The restaurant was very nice and the guy behind the bar looking after was fantastic but the da Olivier’s were terrible room Wise. Very old and tired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Quiet and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms dated, visited this property 35 years ago, nothing has changed, furniture and fittings just more worn. Office staff cool, restaurant staff disengaged. Buffet dinner $45pp for very small selection. Distinction Hotels need to address.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Great Place to Stay
My husband and I stayed here for one night on our trip and really enjoyed it! It's in a great location and was a nice hotel with an indoor/outdoor feel. We paid the little bit extra for a room with a balcony and are very happy we did. It was lovely sitting out there with a glass of wine from the on-site restaurant watching the sun set over the mountains. The room was spacious and comfortable, and everyone was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

joanna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give this a miss.
We booked for a family of 3. The room was very dated and had an over powering smell of cheap air freshener that lingered all night- it was very uncomfortable. The mattresses were extremely worn. The shower was leaking. We were provided with 2 towels for 3 people - they gave us an extra when asked. There was only one mug in the room and 2 glasses. Considering we checked in late - they should have had all the time to prep the room. The Motel is the worst I have stayed in over my 2 weeks holiday in NZ and yet it was one of the most expensive. Not worth it and I wouldn’t be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mix up on room at start. But made up for it . Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanson

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024