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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
Property grounds
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel offers a tranquil escape with practical touches. Guests enjoy free WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, English breakfast, and quiet moments in the garden. The helpful staff ensures a comfortable experience throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2
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Superior Room - No Balcony | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room - No Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 47 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kahu Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boots & Jandals Hotel - ‬3 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.

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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

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. 114 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 328 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Omarama
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rammohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with what all the amenities a couple wants during their leisure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

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

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

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

Brernt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Comfortable. great meals
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older but well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

Amitrajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and best property in that location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Old school hotel

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For a Superior room booking it wasn't worth the room rate. Only two towels for three persons. Likewise, only two chairs despite the booking made for three. No cutlery. Carpet was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Brett

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tao

Better upgrade interior and common area such as back yard gardening.
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, receptionist was were helpful, room was clean and spacious Would definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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