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Otematata's Best Dam Pub, hotel in Otematata

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Otematata's Best Dam Pub offers accommodations in Otematata. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.

The basic motel with pub nearby. There's everything you need for a short stay. I was surprised to find a bathtub available. We had only kettle in out room, but there were microwave and toaster in shared area. Beer and meal in pub were great :) for separate price of course...
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
307 reviews
Price from$73.76per night
Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5, hotel in Otematata

A recently renovated apartment, Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 offers accommodations in Otematata. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

The unit contained everything from Nespresso machine and cooking basics to extra heaters. Everything you would need kitchen wise was there. The key pad was easy to use. The unit had plenty of space.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
37 reviews
Price from$92.05per night
Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata, hotel in Otematata

Set in Otago region, Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and a garden. The apartment has 1 or 2 separate bedrooms.

Really nice spatious appartments, right next to the connected bar that had good food and a pub quiz on the Thursday night we stayed. Would recommend this place for a couple of nights.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
473 reviews
Price from$112.24per night
Rest,Relax, and Unwind, hotel in Otematata

Providing a tennis court, Rest, Relax, and Unwind provides accommodations in Otematata. The apartment has access to a restaurant.

Clean and comfortable place located in a small quiet town. It is the perfect place to spend a night if you're planning to keep traveling to the popular tourist spots the day after. There is a restaurant beside the place with a very good menu, which offers breakfast, dinner, and lunch, so you will have all of that covered.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
133 reviews
Price from$95.02per night
LAKE ESCAPE - Brand new warm and quiet two bedroom Apartment, hotel in Otematata

Offering a terrace, LAKE ESCAPE - Brand new warm and quiet two bedroom Apartment offers accommodations in Otematata.

The property was nice. It had board games which was fun. Key collection was a bit tricky because the lock box didn't open in the first few tries. But overall, it was a good stay, very near to a golf course.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
121 reviews
Price from$111.05per night
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel, hotel in Otematata

The Heritage Gateway Hotel is situated in Omarama, at the crossroads of MacKenzie Basin, Lindis Pass and Waitaki Valley. It offers panoramic views and excellent hiking and biking opportunities.

Very Comfortable Stay
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
921 reviews
Price from$92.05per night
Ahuriri Motels, hotel in Otematata

Just 3 minutes’ drive from Lake Benmore, Ahuriri Motels features a barbecue area with outdoor seating and lovely mountain views. A flat-screen TV and a microwave are standard in all rooms.

very good model. better than I thought. cosy room. good heater, good shower
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
826 reviews
Price from$75.12per night
Sierra Motel and Apartments, hotel in Otematata

Set in the peaceful countryside of Omarama, ASURE Sierra Motel offers heated rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms offer mountain views.

Very clean, comfortable, motel room which seemed to have been very recently renovated. Great bed and a convenient location to visit the Clay Cliffs and the Mount Cook area.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
741 reviews
Price from$125.49per night
BigSky Motels, hotel in Otematata

BigSky Motels is offering accommodations in Omarama. The property has ski storage space, as well as a tennis court and barbecue facilities.

Everything is new and super clean. Also soundproofing let us enjoy quite night sleep after long hike in Aoraki national park. My recommendation for accommodation in this region
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
188 reviews
Price from$125.30per night
BigSky Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Otematata

This bed and breakfast features air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. The bed and breakfast also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

Wonderful hosts. Fabulous breakfast. Comfortable accommodations. It was a lovely stay.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
55 reviews
Price from$191.22per night
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What Guests Said About Otematata:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The apartment was very clean and had everything that we...

    The apartment was very clean and had everything that we needed. The pub was brilliant and had exceptional food and a great atmosphere. Previous negative reviews of the apartments were completely unfounded. Sofa bed was lumpy with springs sticking out and needs replacing, otherwise no complaints. Would stay there again.
    Diana
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A short stay for us as we were just passing through.

    A short stay for us as we were just passing through. Nice easy drive from the hot tubs at Omarama. We had read the reviews about the on site pub and had planned to eat there. But our plans changed and we ate before we arrived so a bit sad we didn't get to experience the great food on offer. Maybe next time!
    Carol
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Well, it's a town built for workers building a hydro dam...

    Well, it's a town built for workers building a hydro dam probably 50 years ago. Now we believe many homes are used as vacation houses as the area has access to several beautiful lakes. Being winter, it was a stopping over place on our travels through rural South Canterbury.
    Rod
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The available apartment was not what was offered and booked.

    The available apartment was not what was offered and booked. Instead of two beds and two bedrooms, they only provided one bed in one room. Our second person had sleep on a converted sofa and this took up most of the kitchen/lounge room.
    Bruce
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Great location for day trips to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo.

    Great location for day trips to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. The town of Otematata is not much and the accommodation was poor. The highlight for us was the amazing little café caravan on the outskirt of the village heading towards Mt Cook. This café is a knockout - don't miss it!
    Tom
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is very easy to get around Otematata.

    It is very easy to get around Otematata. The restaurant is just right in front of the apartment. Grocery store and food store just across the state highway. Good place for all outdoor activities and there is one 18 holes golf course.
    George
    New Zealand