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Discovery Countrytime Hotel

Waitaki, Canterbury

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Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 402 m to Hot Tubs Omarama

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3.2/5

OkayFrom 101 reviews

5.0/523 Feb 2026

Larry • Family Trip

Well , this might be the Grand Budapest Hotel in Omarama. You can certainly imagine the picture when you set foot into it, how living its bar could used to be. What makes it so attractive to me is its yard, which is a whole endless grass land reaches to the horizon. It is perfect for running with your kid and observe the galaxy at night.

5.0/52 Feb 2026

Keith • Couple Trip

We were moved to the Distinction Heritage hotel, just up the road, as this hotel was closed, which was lovely. We were very happy and had a lovely stay.

5.0/55 Mar 2025

Elisabeth • Family Trip

Great place in a great location. Very convenient when travelling the area. Great rooms and great breakfast. We loved our stay there!

5.0/510 Feb 2025

Suk • Family Trip

It was hotel. Breakast was great. We enjoyed to stay there

5.0/58 Feb 2025

KYUNGA • Trip with Friends

It was peaceful place. The breakfast is very good. Room is large. Especially restroom is good . Hotel is very kind. I had a problem my rent a car. Bet hotel helped me, so I solved the problem. Thank you so much. I I recommend the hotel you.^^

5.0/51 Feb 2025

Delia • Couple Trip

Great hotel about 1hr away from Mount Cook with a lot of character! Very nice cooked to order free breakfast! Manager is very friendly and accommodating! We stayed 3 nights and loved it! Will definitely come again!

5.0/57 Jan 2025

SALENA • Trip with Friends

這座擁有63年歷史的老飯店，如同一位優雅的貴婦，依然散發著迷人的風韻。古老的壁爐與古色古香的家具，承載著歲月的痕跡與溫暖，營造出濃厚的懷舊氣息。酒店四周廣闊空曠，遠處偶爾可見滑翔機翩然起降，增添了一份靜謐與悠然。而當夜幕降臨，特別是晚間十點過後，滿天星辰鋪滿天空，這一幕宛如夢境，讓人不禁感到心靈的治癒與平靜。飯店經理熱情好客，即使我們提前數小時抵達，也始終面帶笑容，親切接待，還貼心地幫我們提行李上樓。他時刻關注我們的需求，晚間更主動分享了他親自拍攝的極光照片——是的，極光！就在這片空曠天地間，今年八月的夜晚，極光奇景在此悄然綻放。早餐由廚師精心現場製作，豐盛而多樣，滋味令人滿足。入住當晚，恰逢酒店舉行預訂晚餐，我們有幸參與其中。菜色精緻可口，尤其是傳統紐西蘭風味的烤羊肉，外酥內嫩，回味無窮。酒店的員工展現出紐西蘭人特有的真誠與親切，當得知我們來自台灣時，特意升起台灣國旗致以歡迎，這溫暖的舉動讓我們深受感動。傍晚時分，我們最愛坐在酒店的寧靜廊道上，捧著一杯熱茶，任思緒在靜謐中放空，讓一天的疲憊悄然散去。感謝這座飯店的悉心款待，讓我們擁有了一段難以忘懷、充滿溫馨與美好的假期時光

5.0/55 Jan 2025

Mark and Trudi • Couple Trip

Owners were lovely, as were the kitchen/ dining area attendants. The place had so much character. David and Wayne were very welcoming and helpful. The view from the dining room and our room was magnificant. Breakfast was the nicest Mark and I had eaten. We decided to stay two nights instead of one.

5.0/531 Dec 2024

Grace • Family Trip

I liked this hotel in this small town surrounded by stunning views of the rolling mountains. The rooms were comfortable (though the tub faucet dripped through the night). It’s a great value for a place with such interesting features.

5.0/518 Dec 2024

Louise • Family Trip

Friendly manager who was very helpful. Very convenient location in between Lake Tekapo and Wanaka with huge property and hot tubs across the road. This will be a gem away from busyness of Lake Tekapo once renovated. Very clean despite the dated decor. Poop table and stunning views to the ranges plus great star gazing.

5.0/57 Mar 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

I was traveling with my older mother and young daughter and our stay was great. We got changed to one of the sister hotels and got an upgrade. The buffet was good.

5.0/519 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Wonderful welcome at reception. Well looked after. Room was spacious and super comfortable.

5.0/55 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

We have stayed at this property before too and have enjoyed our stay. The price is affordable even after being on a touristy location. It has a very pleasing old charm to it. The surrounding is picturesque. The rooms are clean and spacious. The only negative was the lack of a microwave. I think the owners need to consider adding microwaves in the rooms for convenience. Other that that it was a perfect stay.

5.0/510 Oct 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Great location. Pleasing staff. Upgraded to heritage gateway hotel.

5.0/527 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

The building was full of character, felt like we stepped back in time. Our room was cosy, clean and comfortable. The lady at the reception was very friendly and helpful. It was just the right place for us.

5.0/517 Jan 2019

Olga • Family Trip

Het is een zeer goed hotel

5.0/55 Jan 2019

Elisa • Couple Trip

Very old fashioned structure but squeaky clean and with really nice staff. The rooms on ground floor with the small verandas are a delight and the view is lovely too. The airport nearby is not disturbing and at night is extra calm. Beautiful place to observe the stars too.

5.0/528 Feb 2018

Emeric • Family Trip

Correct niveau qualité prix! Très vieillissant mais ça fait son charme. Le restaurant ferme très tôt, 20h15 il était déjà fermé ... dommage. Personnels très agréables.

5.0/58 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel, good staff, location,Clean room, good location

5.0/526 Mar 2017

Autumn

This is a huge country type lodge. So cool. The people are so friendly and welcoming. They have a beautiful set up. Lovely lounge, diningroom and back deck. Plus they are so reasonable! If you don't mind a dated room with all the comforts, we highly recommend this inn.

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15 Airport Rd, Omarama, NZ

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Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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

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About Discovery Countrytime Hotel

Discovery Countrytime Hotel Location
With a stay at Discovery Countrytime Hotel in Omarama, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Hot Tubs Omarama and 13 minutes by foot from Totara Peak Gallery. This hotel is 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Clay Cliffs.

Discovery Countrytime Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Discovery Countrytime Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Discovery Countrytime Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Important Information
This property is closed from August 26 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Room Type and Price

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - Tue, 08 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children