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Our room was very clean and the parking was easy.
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9.6/10Excellent174 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.8/10 9.8
Neighborhood8.0/10 8.0
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Bigsky Motels
Nestled in the mountains of Omarama, BigSky Motels offers a comfortable and convenient stay. Enjoy stunning views from your private furnished balcony and take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi and ski storage. This motel also features barbecue grills, bicycle tour information, bike storage, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Free self-parking is available on-site. The seven individually decorated guestrooms boast heated floors, Smart TVs, pillowtop beds with down comforters and premium bedding, and kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.
A short walk from Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs, BigSky Motels is also within a short driving distance of Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve.
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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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hot Tubs Omarama and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve.
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. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Dutch
Nearby attractions
Totara Peak Gallery
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Clay Cliffs
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ladybird Hill Vineyard
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Hot Tubs Omarama
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Ahuriri River
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Lake Benmore
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve
16.5 km / 10.3 mi
High Country Salmon
26.8 km / 16.6 mi
Benmore Dam
29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Lake Ruataniwha
29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Lake Ohau
30.6 km / 19 mi
Twizel Heritage Trail
30.8 km / 19.2 mi
Twizel Town Centre
31.3 km / 19.5 mi
Mueller Ridge
31.7 km / 19.7 mi
Lake Pukaki
40.2 km / 25 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 7
- motel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Terrace
- Bicycle storage
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
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- Ski storage
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Tennis
Upon availability
Room types
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APARTMENT KING BED ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • KING BED ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- APARTMENT
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- KING BED ONE BEDROOM
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Room code: APT.B1-KG
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STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: STU.QN
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STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size BedSTUDIO • Accessible-Queen Size BedSTU.H6-QN
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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Room overview
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
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- Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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Room code: STU.H6-QN
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STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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STUDIO KING SIZE BED
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: STU.KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Bigsky Motels
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reviews shown
Priya
Free parking at property, mins away for the local supermarket and Omarama hot tub. Staff was friendly and loved the complimentary milk.
Glorian
Our 1-bedroom apartment was really nice and modern, spotlessly clean with lovely shower and very comfy bed and had everything we needed.
Dawn
The motel was a great place to stop for the night on our road trip through the south island. Very easy to find, quiet and immaculately clean. Would definitely stay again if we're in the area.
Michael
The unit was clean, in good condition, and the bed was comfortable. Instant coffee, teabags, sweeteners, and milk were available in the room along with an electric kettle. Check in and out was simple and quick, staff were friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Roberto
Excellent motel, exceeding expectations.
Peter
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kevin
All super clean
Julie
The room was lovely and spacious.We were missing a teaatowel and dishcloth but managed with using our own. The biggest let down was the very thin walls. We could hear our neighbors talking, luckily for us they went silent the same time as us so we could sleep without being kept awake.
Stephen
Nice room, good amenities, self serve, no milk but probably available rom office.
Sandra
Lovely quiet motel, very clean and modern. Helpful lady with check in and local information. We would definitely stay here again.
Pamela
Air conditioning was effective. Laundry facilities on site.
Peter
Fantastic in all respects
Stephanie
Staff was very kind and room was very clean!
Jared
Staff was great, very clean and willing to help in any way
norman
Room spotless and very well provided. Staff very approachable and curteous. Surroundings clean and well kept.
Sherry
The room was nicely decorated, clean, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. I was surprised that when we returned to the room for our second night that there had been no housekeeping. The rubbish and recycling bins were quite small and should have been emptied at the least.
Lorie
Spotless and very new. Nicely decorated. Complete set for cooking simple meals-just missing a cutting board. Quiet and off the busy roads. Would highly recommend.
Boqin
Very new and clean. Very friendly. Local info are useful
Byron
Newly renovated. Beware that they lock the laundry room at 7 pm.
William
Very good overall, good sized room that was well kept and had all the amenities. Would stay again next time
alan
clean modern unit. Great facilities.
James
The Big Sky Motel was clean, simple and calm under a wide, open sky
Cindy
Very clean and had everything we needed.
Alex
It was all good nice and fresh and clean.
Sofa was a bit soft for us oldies
Sofa was a bit soft for us oldies
Aratrika
Definitely a clean place for a motel. Good for short stay. They do have cooking facilities available which can be useful if you are planning to cook. However, overall there’s nothing in the area and most people staying there were there for the stargazing at lake Tekapo. Can get a bit noisy when all rooms are full. There was no one around in case we needed anything as the motel owners were on vacation when we stayed. Expensive for what you get.
Julie
This was a last minute booking but from the minute we drove into the motel we knew it was a winner.
Beautiful tended gardens and pots, very quiet and so comfortable and obviously little personal touches like coloured matching bedding, quirky tiling in kitchen. Well thought out bathroom and kitchen.
We loved everything about it
Beautiful tended gardens and pots, very quiet and so comfortable and obviously little personal touches like coloured matching bedding, quirky tiling in kitchen. Well thought out bathroom and kitchen.
We loved everything about it
Darwyyn
This motel is a good example of solid New Zealand accommodation - a classic lodge with good kitchen amenities, a comfortable room, and plenty of parking. The motel is set back from town, and while the car park is modest there are plenty of e-bikes to rent.
Susan
Clean room, newly decorated bathroom, shower with great pressure, well-equipped kitchen area, comfortable bed and very helpful management.
Graeme
Everything was modern and the room was well equipped. We slept well in the comfortable bed and the property was quiet.
Yian
Everything just perfect
Stephanie
Thank you so much for the friendly welcome! I really appreciated the soaps that were supplied! Take care and wishing you well.
Andi
Clean and cozy room, got everything we need!
Robert
Clean room very presentable excellent friendly staff
Neil
Patrick the manager was welcoming.The motel is new with basic facilities. Nothing special. Cleanliness was very good and crockery utensils in good condition.For the amount we paid we were disappointed.
Other motels for a similar price were far better - location breakfast decor room size
Other motels for a similar price were far better - location breakfast decor room size
Katie
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.
Phillip
Very nice and tidy units that were warm and comfortable
William
Quiet and friendly
Madeleine
Quiet, clean and modern rooms. Everything you need. I felt very safe here as a solo traveller. They even keep your bikes safe.
Greg
We were so impressed with this motel and have no hesitation recommending it. The managers we extremely helpful and approachable. 10/10
Jing
Nice clean room with functional kitchen. House keeping was good too.
Micaela
Very clean, comfortable and well laid out room.
Carolynn
Was a nice motel with little interaction with others.
James
Great place! Better than we expected! Quiet, comfortable, amenities were a big plus!
Susanne Teresa
A very clean and neat motel. The small apartment was well equipped and the bed was comfortable with good bedding.
Francisco
Great place. I enjoyed my stay.
Alan
Enjoyable experience
Verified traveler
No Shower Door
Motel is very easy to find and the room was comfortable but the shower had no door and water spilled onto the stone floor which made it very slippery.
Ann
very clean
Stan
So nice and convenient. Very clean and quiet and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Leila
The only thing that could use improving is the brightness of the lights outside the room. Even with the curtains closed, there was quite a lot of light coming in. Other than that, it was great value for money
Rene
Nice room and shower. I was surprised about how modern and updated it was. Very clean and staff was very friendly.
Akshay
Amazing property
Both husband and wife running the property are sweet and nice
Helped us with some recommendations around the area
Definitely recommend it
Both husband and wife running the property are sweet and nice
Helped us with some recommendations around the area
Definitely recommend it
David
Comfortable and clean. Good choice for a quick stopover.
Sandra
This was a wonderful stay. We would stay here again and again. Thank you for such great service!!!
Michelle
Stayed one night. No issues. Small room but had a kitchen area, separate bathroom and was comfortable. Free parking on premises. You could walk to where the main restaurants are but it’s not a short walk. I would stay here again.
DEREK
2 night stay
Small complex and comfortable. Lovely place to stay
Sue
We absolutely loved our room at this motel. So clean, so quiet, with well appointed furnishings. Thankyou so much for an awesome stay.
Wendy
New property , spacious good kitchen lovely bed
Abigail
Friendly staff and so easy to settle in! 10/10
Susanne
Fantastic
From the moment we checked in we felt welcome. Our room was spotlessly clean and well appointed. We couldn't have wished for more.
Shannon
Very well kept property. Clean and modern inside. Nice place for the area and especially convenient for bicycle riders doing the alps to ocean trail. They offer bike storage and charging. It is a small town and not many dining options at night.
Emily
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.
Lisa
Lovely stay, easy to find, clean and very friendly welcome. Check out was easy with very helpful de-icing vehicle service from the staff! :)
Virginia
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..
Quite location, warm and cosy..
Michael
Very and peaceful
Carrie
Good place to stay for the one night there. Make sure you check out the jandals and boots pub good food.
Bill
Very clean and quiet, staff were friendly. We would definitely stay again.
Vanitha
Lovely 😍
Jiyao
Beautiful room
Rebecca
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!
Teresa
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.
Margaret
Loved the decor, very comfortable suite
Glenn
Outstanding venue in all respects.
Linda
Lovely presentation, and greet, immaculate
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Bigsky Motels
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, New Zealand
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