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Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Very Modern, spacious and clean apartment"
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Great House!
"Very clean, spacious, fully equipped kitchen like home. Comfortable beds, great pressure of shower. Very easy and prompt communication and replies. Really enjoyed the accommodation. Thank you!highly recommend to who is looking for a comfy and relaxing place to stay with friendly host."
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Sierra Motel
"Good"
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Ahuriri Motels
"Pros: clean, comfortable, private, nice landscaping. Cons: none Really it's an apartment with a kitchenette. Great stay. Innkeeper accommodated or late arrival. Never encountered any of the staff. Probably our best stay (out of four) in New Zealand."
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
"It was good the room was great for the price, I think a microwave or something in the bigger cabin would be ideal, a wee breakfast bar or something but otherwise we loved it"
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

High Country Motel and Backpackers
"The room is smaller than it looks in the photos. All other facilities work well, except the Wi‑Fi signal is quite weak."
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

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Otematata Hotel & Travel Guide
Savvy travelers may have noticed that there are no Travelocity lodging options in Otematata. There's no need to panic, because around 2 options can be booked within driving distance from Otematata.
The Flag Heritage Gateway, New Zealand, which is the nearest Travelocity-listed accommodation, is positioned 13 miles (22 kilometers) from downtown Otematata. Another choice is the Countrytime Hotel, situated in New Zealand, about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from downtown Otematata.
If time allows, adventurous explorers should discover more of the sights of South Island. South Island has beaches and coastal plains, and other interesting destinations include old towns. Visitors and locals alike in this pocket of New Zealand commonly enjoy snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.
55 miles (86 kilometers) to the east of Otematata, you can find Timaru, which boasts Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum. A few Travelocity-listed Timaru hotel options include the Avenue Motor Lodge and Glendeer B&B Lodge. Or stay in Wanaka, 50 miles (81 kilometers) west of Otematata, where you have the options of the Minaret Lodge and Wanaka Haven. The Lake Wanaka and Rippon Vineyard are more frequented places to get to know when in Wanaka.
Travelocity's travel guide is one of the best ways to discover more information about Otematata.
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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
"It was good the room was great for the price, I think a microwave or something in the bigger cabin would be ideal, a wee breakfast bar or something but otherwise we loved it"






