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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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

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Exterior
Reception
Superior Room
Superior Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €110
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412

What's nearby

  • Totara Peak Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 1 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on 2 Jun 2025 start from €110.35, 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.

How much is parking at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel located?

Situated in Omarama, this eco-certified hotel is steps away from Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. Totara Peak Gallery and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are also within 10 minutes.

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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 318 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

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Clair

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place Large room. Kind staff Good dining neaby and close to sites of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, not a new and modern hotel but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

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

10/10 Excellent

Kar Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

6/10 Okay

Tao

Better upgrade interior and common area such as back yard gardening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pokey little room next to the road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking limitations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Amitrajit

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

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Excellent service very happy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

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

Sahan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Smelly inside the room and washroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel to explore the Mt Cook national park. Huge space for two people, comfortable beds, big bathroom and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very expensive and outdated property. We wouldn't stay again. Rooms, although spacious, are from another era and need a complete overhaul. Very uncomfortable beds with saggy mattresses and when my child was playing they pushed one aside and it was apparent the carpet hadn't been vacuumed under there for an age. No shower curtains in bathroom so water just spills all over the floor making it very slippery. Staff were friendly and check in was easy. It's just a shame that the hotel isn't up to scratch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

6/10 Okay

Carole

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

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good base camp

Good place to stay for a base Beds and pillows a bit hard But would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024