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Sierra Motel

2.5 star property
Attentive staff and beautiful surroundings create a relaxing atmosphere at this property, where convenient amenities enhance the stay experience

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Travelers unwind at Sierra Motel, located near Hot Tubs Omarama. The property offers practical conveniences including a garden and laundry facilities. Guests appreciate the barbecue grills and helpful staff who consistently make positive impressions on visitors.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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1 Bedroom Unit | 5 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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Premium Studio Apartment

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Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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1 Bedroom Premium Apartment

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Studio Apartment

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Studio Apartment - Accessibility

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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5 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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About the neighborhood

Located in Omarama, Sierra Motel is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hot Tubs Omarama is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Benmore and Lake Ohau. Lake Pukaki and Lake Hawea are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Omarama travel guide
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8 Twizel-Omarama Road, Omarama, Otago, 9412

What's nearby

  • Hot Tubs Omarama
    Hot Tubs Omarama
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clay Cliffs
    Clay Cliffs
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wrinkly Rams
    Wrinkly Rams
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Totara Peak Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    114 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wrinkly Rams
    1 min walk
  • Merino Country Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Boots & Jandals Hotel
    5 min walk
  • Oasis Cafe and Bar
    4 min walk
  • Quailburn Farm Store
    5 min drive

About this property

Sierra Motel

Motel near Hot Tubs Omarama
Sierra Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sierra Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sierra Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Sierra Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sierra Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hot Tubs Omarama and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Lake Benmore. Lake Ohau and Lake Pukaki are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sierra Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 360 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location and easy check in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room many little touch to make you comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel, lovely room and good location for exploring Mt Cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean rooms. Great jumping off spot to the Southern alps region. Full kitchen amenities and looks fairly new.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern rooms. Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for our 1-night pitstop in Omarama. Two bedroom was great and kitchen/living room space was a major plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had its own washing machine and dishwasher as well as a stove top and microwave. Lovely shower and such an comfortable bed. So comfortable ive asked them what make and model it is, 😆
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having laundry in the suite was a real bonus! Clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, felt safe. Had a nice feel to the area. Good cooking facilities, shop and fuel about 200m away. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REINHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely clean room/ bath. Nice patio with furniture. Kitchenette well stocked. Free in room washer / dryer with laundry detergent provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arsen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well furnished, new! Much much better than some4-5 star hotels
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and provided amazing amenities…everything we needed all in one room. Bed very comfortable, beautiful white sheets. Great central location. Staff were happy to help when asked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly basic unit but had everything we needed. Could park right outside unit. There was a hose out the back for washing our bikes after our ride on the A2O section so that was a plus. Walking distance down to the pub & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoyed our stay here and its perfectly situated close to alot of outdoor activities and towns. Our unit has recently been renovated (the whole site has been) and absolutely loved it with dishwasher, huge shower and washing machine/dyer 💚💛
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Well equipped lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved our stay. Clean place in the backdrop of a mountain
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, all amenities you could want, well situated to the town. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and facilities. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mike

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older shower and older kitchen cabinets, but overall pretty good. A bit overpriced IMO.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, modern and clean, really comfy bed, so quiet, walking distance to the pub and shops, fantastic having a washing/dryer machine in the room, best accommodation so far on our road trip
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight accommodation

The studio room had everything we required as a great place to stop off for an overnight stay. The centrally located motel gave us easy access to restaurants and car charging.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent soundproofing, excellent shower, excellent washing machine and an easy run to and from Aoraki Mt Cook. Would definitely stay again when exploring more trails and sights in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel had everything we needed. Was clean and quiet, with a pub serving decent food a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and modern facilities! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025