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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is €178
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412

What's nearby

  • Clay Cliffs - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Totara Peak Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

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 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on 15 Mar 2025 start from €177.97, 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. 105 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 308 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Great place Large room. Kind staff Good dining neaby and close to sites of interest
Stayed 2 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

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Old but clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Parking limitations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyne

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

Gill

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

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Amitrajit

Excellent service and best property in that location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carole

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Excellent service very happy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sahan

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

8/10 Good

Jean

Good location and room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

Alice

Liked: Amenities
Property doesn't have central air and a bit outdated. It was very stuffy and hot the day we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Just an place to overnight enroute…
A big highway-frontage hotel that’s okay but a bit tired, and lacking air conditioning. Rooms big but tired, and the glasses were filthy (I’d say not used in months). However, the restaurant was quite good, but give the buffet a miss and go a la carte. Big Asian group in the night we stayed, plus lots of highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Comfortable stay

8/10 Good

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Josée

Dated but still very nice. Nice big rooms, comfortable bed, just comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Quiet and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Check in was easy, receptionist was were helpful, room was clean and spacious Would definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Björn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Typical one night motel.
A good motel for an overnight stay, although a bit tired and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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