BigSky Motels

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Totara Peak Gallery

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Boating
Luxury Twin Room | Private kitchen
Luxury Twin Room
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago, 9412

What's nearby

  • Totara Peak Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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

Motel near Hot Tubs Omarama
Located close to Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs, BigSky Motels provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as rowing/canoeing and sailing, at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and golf privileges (optional)
  • Bike tour information, smoke-free property and secured bike storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Private fenced gardens, heated floors and separate sitting areas

Languages

Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (46 centimetre 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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 and check-out are 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

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is BigSky Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at BigSky Motels?

As of 11 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BigSky Motels on 26 June 2025 start from AU$190.27, including 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 BigSky Motels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BigSky Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM for a fee of NZD 25.00.

What time is check-out at BigSky Motels?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BigSky Motels located?

Situated in Omarama, this golf motel is within a 15-minute walk of Totara Peak Gallery, Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams. Hot Tubs Omarama and Lake Benmore are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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BigSky Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Was a nice motel with little interaction with others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean, comfortable and well laid out room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place! Better than we expected! Quiet, comfortable, amenities were a big plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice clean room with functional kitchen. House keeping was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Quiet, clean and modern rooms. Everything you need. I felt very safe here as a solo traveller. They even keep your bikes safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

A very clean and neat motel. The small apartment was well equipped and the bed was comfortable with good bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing property Both husband and wife running the property are sweet and nice Helped us with some recommendations around the area Definitely recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Small complex and comfortable. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This was a wonderful stay. We would stay here again and again. Thank you for such great service!!!

10/10

So nice and convenient. Very clean and quiet and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We absolutely loved our room at this motel. So clean, so quiet, with well appointed furnishings. Thankyou so much for an awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice room and shower. I was surprised about how modern and updated it was. Very clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Comfortable and clean. Good choice for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

New property , spacious good kitchen lovely bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Excellent place to stay staff very friendly and helpful, clean tidy ,and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Great value, woukd definitely return if we're travelling in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Very clean and quiet, staff were friendly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Nice & friendly hosts.. very clean...Enjoyed our stay

10/10

Very nice well equipped motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very modern rooms, clean, friendly staff. Great motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Loved the decor, very comfortable suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024