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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Good Morning Omarama!

Bed & Breakfast Flexi Cancellation

Wake up & enjoy a delicious breakfast at our Heritage Gateway Restaurant, leaving you re-fueled for your busy day ahead.
From $279 per person.
Stay 2 Nights & Save 15% - Omarama
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Stay Longer & Save this Winter

Stay 2 Nights & Save 15% - Omarama

Stay & explore the Waitaki District & Mackenzie Regions this winter.
With so much to do, you are going to need some more time to fit it all in! Distinction Omarama's Stay 2 & Save Deal allows you to do just that.
Heritage Gateway Restaurant & Garden Bar
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Catering for groups & casual diners

Heritage Gateway Restaurant & Garden Bar

Distinction Heritage Gateway’s on-site restaurant is a popular dining choice for both hotel guests and casual diners. Open daily for breakfast and dinner, as well as BBQ lunch on request.
Hot Tubs Omarama
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Explore Omarama, Waitaki & Mackenzie Region

Hot Tubs Omarama

Experience true luxury with Hot Tubs Omarama. The sustainable hot tubs feature locally sourced wood and pure New Zealand mountain water for the ultimate relaxation experience.
Winter Season at Ōhau Snow Fields
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
27 Jun-27 Sep 2026

Winter Season at Ōhau Snow Fields

Enjoy an epic winter of skiing & snowboarding.
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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama

DISTINCTION HOTELS GROUP 4 STAR SILVER COLLECTION & 100% NEW ZEALAND OWNED & OPERATED
A warm welcome awaits at Omarama's leading hotel, the Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel – a part of the 100% NZ owned & operated Distinction Hotels Group.

WAITAKI DISTRICT LOCATION
Located in the heart of the Omarama town centre in a broad basin between mountain ranges and and at the crossroads of the Waitaki District, Mackenzie Region and Lindis Pass. As a junction town, Omarama is the perfect base for exploring the myriad of attractions scattered throughout these regions including the fascinating Clay Cliffs, Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail or the numerous quintessentially Kiwi ski fields.

OMARAMA ACCOMMODATION
Featuring 98 modern and comfortable rooms including family suites with cooking facilities. Some Superior Hotel Rooms have a balcony with mountain vistas. All rooms offer heaters, electric blankets, refrigerators, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, FREE unlimited WiFi and ensuite bathrooms with heated towel rails. Complimentary off-street car parking is included.

OMARAMA DINING & FUNCTIONS
Guests can enjoy authentic NZ cuisine in the hotel’s Heritage Gateway Restaurant & Bar. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available. After a day out exploring, enjoy a cool glass of your favourite drop, the fresh alpine air and relaxed atmosphere of our hotel's garden bar. On those warm evenings choose to dine al fresco or alternatively in the cooler months, get cosy inside and enjoy sumptuous dishes from the delicious menu. Open daily for breakfast & dinner and also for BBQ lunch for groups on request.

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama