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BigSky Motels

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

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Private kitchen
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Front of property
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Front of property
BigSky Motels places guests in nature's heart. The eco-certified property is next to a golf course for practice swings and a terrace for relaxation. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy rowing and canoeing, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Staff help guests explore the landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is P8,245
P9,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Queen Studio, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Queen Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bathroom

1-Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

King Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Omarama, BigSky Motels is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve. Don't miss out on a visit to Hot Tubs Omarama. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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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

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Country Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe and Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kahu Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Boots & Jandals Hotel - ‬9 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 travelers can enjoy amenities like sailing and rowing/canoeing at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Golf privileges (optional), bicycle tour information, and secured bicycle storage
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches like furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Private fenced yards, heated floors, and separate sitting areas

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P4,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 rating system.

Property is also known as

BigSky Motels Motel Omarama
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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 Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BigSky Motels on Oct 12, 2025 start from P 8,245.14, 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 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– 9:30 PM for a fee of NZD 25.00.

What time is check-out at BigSky Motels?

Check-out 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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Reviews

BigSky Motels Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Loved the bathroom and underfloor heating, very comfortable, trendy interior, away from busy main roads. We would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and tidy units that were warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and well laid out room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fineen

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice motel with little interaction with others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Better than we expected! Quiet, comfortable, amenities were a big plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with functional kitchen. House keeping was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stay

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

8/10 Good

Susanne Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay staff very friendly and helpful, clean tidy ,and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kurinchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & friendly hosts.. very clean...Enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice and convenient. Very clean and quiet and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
freundliches Personal, Unterkunft ist zweckmäßig
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with this motel and have no hesitation recommending it. The managers we extremely helpful and approachable. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice well equipped motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Good choice for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property , spacious good kitchen lovely bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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