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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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Overview of Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Omarama, 9412
  • Popular LocationClay Cliffs2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLadybird Hill Vineyard5 min walk
  • Popular LocationHot Tubs Omarama9 min walk
  • AirportWanaka (WKA)76 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room - No Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Living area

Family Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Living room
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room - Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Two Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Omarama

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel is located in Omarama. Ladybird Hill Vineyard and Mueller Ridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Clay Cliffs - 2 min walk
  • Wrinkly Rams - 2 min walk
  • Totara Peak Gallery - 4 min walk
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 5 min walk
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Merino Country Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Wrinkly Rams - 7 min walk
  • Boots & Jandals Hotel Omarama - 3 min walk
  • Oasis Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Pink Glider Cafe - 17 min walk

About this property

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Property highlights
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)
Room features
All 98 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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–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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 does it cost to stay at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel on Apr 21, 2024 start from CA $134.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 hotel is steps from Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. Totara Peak Gallery and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are also within 10 minutes.

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 257 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

carol

Travelled with family
❓
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Josée

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but still very nice. Nice big rooms, comfortable bed, just comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good apart from a small cleaning oversight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

LINDSAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CONVENIENT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Very clean. Very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms dated, visited this property 35 years ago, nothing has changed, furniture and fittings just more worn. Office staff cool, restaurant staff disengaged. Buffet dinner $45pp for very small selection. Distinction Hotels need to address.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanson

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024