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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Superior Room - No Balcony | Garden view
Superior Room - Balcony | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Room - No Balcony | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room - No Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room - Balcony | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room - Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Studio | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Two Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412

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

  • 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 include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel located?

Situated in Omarama, this eco-certified hotel is steps 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. 111 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 319 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

10/10

Wonderful location with what all the amenities a couple wants during their leisure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Great place Large room. Kind staff Good dining neaby and close to sites of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Clean and Comfortable. great meals
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Older but well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

An ok old-style hotel popular with big tour groups. Not longer in its prime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Pokey little room next to the road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

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

8/10

Old but clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

A convenient stop over. Hotel rooms are old fashioned Beds need upgrade Average stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

Comfortable stay

6/10

Smelly inside the room and washroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

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

8/10

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

6/10

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

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

10/10

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