BigSky Motels

4.0 star property

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Boating
Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Helicopter/plane tours
Land view from property
Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago, 9412
  • Totara Peak Gallery
    8 min walk
  • Clay Cliffs
    14 min walk
  • Wrinkly Rams
    14 min walk

Room options

Luxury Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Exclusive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Studio

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Omarama

Located in Omarama, BigSky Motels is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs. .This golf motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wrinkly Rams and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hot Tubs Omarama.

What's nearby

  • Totara Peak Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clay Cliffs - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wrinkly Rams - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boots & Jandals Hotel Omarama - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ladybird Hill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

BigSky Motels

Eco-certified motel in Omarama with free parking
BigSky Motels offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills, bicycle tour information, and bike storage.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Private wine tours
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Ski storage
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (18 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 25.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 25.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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BigSky Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm, modern room. Friendly reception, and very helpful with an odd request (an extension lead for a laptop to connect to the TV). Good wi-fi, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, easy to find, clean and very friendly welcome. Check out was easy with very helpful de-icing vehicle service from the staff! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean self service motel, cooking and catering facilities in room, everything you need for a longer stay if needed. Quite location, warm and cosy..
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for the one night there. Make sure you check out the jandals and boots pub good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, staff were friendly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 😍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiyao

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely stay for me and my friends! Big Sky Motel is located conveniently between Mt. Cook, and Wanaka, with clay cliffs near by and a very relaxing hot tub experience also in the town. It’s the perfect stopping point after a long day of hiking!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners did an excellent job adding special little touches to the room - from coffee to toiletries to great informational binder. Was very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor, very comfortable suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding venue in all respects.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely presentation, and greet, immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice well equipped motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Friendly people (and a cute dog). Very comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu-shan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean motel room with equipped kitchen. There is also an outside grill and laundry facilities available on site. There's a grocery nearby for food supplies. Great location to stay if going to Mt Cook. The Clay Cliffs in Omarama are also close.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great small appartement. Fully renovated. Easy parking and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not the easiest place to find.
On the outskirts of this small village where services appear to close early. Hotel is not the easiest place to find being within a residential area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Small overpriced unit not value for the money
The unit was not value for the money. We stayed in unit 8, which had modern and clean fittings although the furniture was crammed in. The managers were very pleasant. The small unit only had one outside view which face a wall which made it depressing to be in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER, Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy, clean and quiet for a one night stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Fineen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024