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Omarama – 7 hotels and places to stay

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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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.

Helen

New Zealand

The choices were excellent.

7.5

Scored 7.5

Good

Rated good

921 reviews

Price from£73.96per night

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BigSky Motels

Omarama

BigSky Motels offers air-conditioned accommodation in Omarama. The accommodation features ski storage space, as well as a tennis court and barbecue facilities.

Ryan

New Zealand

Lovely clean room. Great shower

9.1

Scored 9.1

Superb

Rated superb

187 reviews

Price from£100.68per night

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Sierra Motel and Apartments

Omarama

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.

Philip

Australia

9.1

Scored 9.1

Superb

Rated superb

740 reviews

Price from£100.82per night

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BigSky Bed and Breakfast

Omarama

Located in Omarama in the Canterbury region, BigSky Bed and Breakfast features a patio and mountain views. The property has garden views.

David

United Kingdom

Lovely welcoming lady who kindly helped us dry off our clothes after we had got soaked on a tramp prior to arrival .

9.5

Scored 9.5

Exceptional

Rated exceptional

55 reviews

Price from£153.64per night

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Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station

Omarama

This 30,000 acre Merino station is located alongside the Ahuriri River, 15 minutes’ drive from Omarama town centre.

Pam

New Zealand

Great location for what we needed and very comfty beds

8.2

Scored 8.2

Very good

Rated very good

260 reviews

Price from£38.17per night

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Ahuriri Motels

Omarama

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.

Lindsay

New Zealand

Close walking distance to shops etc . Comfortable and clean. Excellent pricing.

8.2

Scored 8.2

Very good

Rated very good

828 reviews

Price from£60.36per night

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Omarama TOP10 Holiday Park

Omarama

Situated on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Omarama Holiday Park is set on a 10-acre property and offers a children’s playground with a trampoline.

Roshell

New Zealand

The facilities were great. Nice clean bathrooms. Cute cabin

8.9

Scored 8.9

Fabulous

Rated fabulous

171 reviews

Price from£45.81per night

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Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Otematata (Near Omarama)

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

Rob

Australia

The price was very cheap.

7.3

Scored 7.3

Good

Rated good

306 reviews

Price from£59.26per night

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Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata

Otematata (Near Omarama)

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.

trish

New Zealand

We bought our own breakfast but enjoyed our meal at the pub

8.1

Scored 8.1

Very good

Rated very good

471 reviews

Price from£90.18per night

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Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5

Otematata (Near Omarama)

Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 is located in Otematata and offers a tennis court. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

Stephanie

New Zealand

Situated close to A20 and other local bike trails . The Otematata Pub was nearby for meals and drinks..

9.1

Scored 9.1

Superb

Rated superb

37 reviews

Price from£102.58per night

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What guests said about Omarama:

8.0
Scored 8.0
There are two places to eat in the village.
There are two places to eat in the village. A hotel which caters for tour parties. The bufet looked average. The ala carte menue, which looks interesting is not available every night (barman said). It was available when I was there, but the staff seamed very reluctant to offer it. The steak was limp (looked like it had been cooked in a sous vide, but not flash fried at a high enough temperature) and everything was way, way over salted!!! I was Would not recomend it. The pub was lovely, good food, great staff and welcoming. Would recomend it.
mark
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
It was a spur of the moment booking as we had a problem with...
It was a spur of the moment booking as we had a problem with our car. Great hotel for overnight or several days. Friendly helpful staff, clean rooms if a bit "tired". Arrived late and left early so didn't eat on the premises.
Mary
New Zealand
8.0
Scored 8.0
A pleasant, quiet place to get away from the 'madding crowd'...
A pleasant, quiet place to get away from the 'madding crowd'! I love the scenery and climate there and the locals we met were friendly and helpful. I recommend The Pink Glider for a meal as well as the kebab truck on the highway. Both have super staff and good food. Omarama provides a really pleasant holiday get away.
Rachael
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Excellent well run motel. Very helpful owners.
Excellent well run motel. Very helpful owners. Immaculately clean. Well equipped with everything an traveller would need. Excellent cafe/restaurant next door. Central to the area we wished to explore.
John
8.0
Scored 8.0
Not a destination town but an ideal location to break a...
Not a destination town but an ideal location to break a journey and stay overnight. Food at the local pub was good but feel the drink prices are a bit over the top, captivated market maybe ? Enjoyed the excursion out to the clay cliffs but like a lot of people young and old, could not complete the walk ups the hill. Would be good if the operators provided transport in the form of a four wheeled quad bike. The view from the car park is good however speaking with a returning walker said " If you can make it then its well worth the effort"
Maurice
New Zealand
6.0
Scored 6.0
Was disappointed hotel did not inform us restaurant was...
Was disappointed hotel did not inform us restaurant was closed until we arrived. Ended up going to local pub for a meal. The place was humming. A friendly rural pub with great hosts. Seating became an issue while we were there so ended up sharing a table with strangers but was not a bad thing. We’re going to get meal in bar but wait times were one hour so decided to use pubs takeout service. Still took 45minutes but burgers were good. Highly recommend pub and their excellent staff who coped well under difficult circumstances, especially kitchen staff.
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Ahuriri Motels
Omarama
From £68.23 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 828 reviews
What a beautiful wee motel room we stayed in, only booked in the day before we drove down so I was really pleased we got such a suitable room. awesome privacy, comfortable beds, plenty of room, AMAZING heating system, which was so necessary when we stayed! The wonderful woman at the front desk was so kind and such a happy person to come across after hours of driving! We will definitely be booking here again if we come back down!
Amy
New Zealand
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
Omarama
From £38.17 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 260 reviews
Room great - own wee bungalow. Warm with heater. Comfortable bed and bedding. Kitchen had everything supplied including tea and coffee. Basic but adequate. Showers/bathroom separate - clean, basic. Washing machine provided. Location on farmland 19km south of Omarama (hot tubs and sauna, and dining). If I was on a bike tour, I would definitely recommend staying here.
Julie
New Zealand
Sierra Motel and Apartments
Omarama
From £120.72 per night
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 740 reviews
Great spot across the road from Omaarama hot tubs and a short stroll to Boots and Jandals pub for dinner. Rooms spacious and spotlessly clean. Bed very comfortable and much better than many brand name hotels. Recommended if you’re staying in Omarama
Chris
Australia
Omarama TOP10 Holiday Park
Omarama
From £45.81 per night
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
· 171 reviews
Was right by the motorway so easy to find and easy to get to hot pools. Had everything we needed for one night. Beds were super comfy. Two seperate rooms so perfect for family. Lots for kids to do.
Nathan
New Zealand
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
Omarama
From £38.17 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 260 reviews
I enjoyed how different it was to stay at a sheep station. The location was beautiful and very close to Mt Aoraki. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the kitchen and toilets/showers.
Lucas
New Zealand
BigSky Motels
Omarama
From £100.68 per night
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 187 reviews
Immaculate well designed motel room . Finished to a high standard and well equipped. Ideally situated for an en route stopover. Local hotel/pub within walking distance for evening meal.
Caroline
United Kingdom
Sierra Motel and Apartments
Omarama
From £120.72 per night
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 740 reviews
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.
Dawne
Canada
Omarama TOP10 Holiday Park
Omarama
From £45.81 per night
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
· 171 reviews
quite, clean studio, in well kept holiday park, close to cafes, pub, and excellent gift shops. also close to the amazing scenery and walks in the Mackenzie country
margaret
United Kingdom
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Omarama
From £90.66 per night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
· 921 reviews
Very friendly staff, room bigger than expected, think we were upgraded as hotel quiet. Liked the make up towels and drinking chocolate
Lorelei
New Zealand
Ahuriri Motels
Omarama
From £68.23 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 828 reviews
Did not have breakfast as made our own tea and toast. Location ok as Omarama is not big and easy access to the towns facilities.
Peter
New Zealand
Ahuriri Motels
Omarama
From £68.23 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 828 reviews
great location, only a short walk to the pub. rooms are older, but very clean and tidy, also well appointed and comfortable.
Daniel
New Zealand
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Omarama
From £90.66 per night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
· 921 reviews
It’s located right in Omarama. I was a little late arriving, but they made accommodations so that I could get into my room.
Robert
United States
Ahuriri Motels
Omarama
From £68.23 per night
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
· 828 reviews
Customer service was great, the owner was very helpful and friendly. Great motel, provides all the amenities you need.
Declan
Australia
Sierra Motel and Apartments
Omarama
From £120.72 per night
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 740 reviews
Clean,well laid out unit with appropriate amenities. Could walk to local pub for dinner.
John
United States
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Omarama
From £90.66 per night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
· 921 reviews
Comfy bed.. handy to corner shop for food....pub over the road... great shower.....
TheSimeons
New Zealand
Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
Omarama
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
· 23 reviews
A very cosy cottage. Loved the hot tub. An easy walk to the Pub for dinner.
Jennifer
Australia
Sierra Motel and Apartments
Omarama
From £120.72 per night
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 740 reviews
Great location - hot tubs across the road were an added bonus.
Cath
New Zealand
BigSky Motels
Omarama
From £100.68 per night
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
· 187 reviews
Lovely new, clean, quiet motel with lovely hosts 😊
Sharon
New Zealand
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Omarama
From £90.66 per night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
· 921 reviews
Spacious room and offered towels for hot tubs
Anonymous
New Zealand
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Omarama
From £90.66 per night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
· 921 reviews
Location of Hotel
Geetika
New Zealand