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Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
"Everything is clean. Staff is super friendly."
Reviewed on Aug 13, 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
"Great place to stay, modern room as has been newly renovated. Short walk to hot tubs which I highly recommend."
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
"Appreciated the upgrade. As gold card holders we needed instructions for the TV, heater & easy access to electric blanket sockets. However we enjoyed our stay & will be back."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Mountain Chalets Motel
"Good location. Room needed some TLC and just needs updating. Still comfortable stay."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

High Country Motel and Backpackers
"I think the rooms need a exhaust fan to stop the smoke detector going off"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Otematata's Best Dam Pub
"Great value for the money - clean and tidy room with comfy beds and more importantly electric blankets! Great shower pressure, restaurant on site providing good pub meals and the owners are super lovely. Definitely recommend as a great stopping point."
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Otematata Escapes

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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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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
"Great size room. Very comfortable."






