Discovery Countrytime Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (120 reviews)
15 Airport Rd, Omarama, 9448 , Omarama , NZ
1-0-6434389894

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Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Conference space
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Wedding services
Billiards or pool table
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Fair price / good value
Near many restaurants (convenient location)
Helpful staff
Cons:
Rooms need a lick of paint (cosmetic/maintenance issue)
Hotel unexpectedly closed; booking transferred without prior notice
Jammed/open sliding bathroom door (maintenance issue)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews; assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
5.8
Mixed: staff described as helpful in one review but there was a serious service failure when guests found the hotel closed and bookings transferred.
Location
8
Positive: noted as being near many restaurants, which guests highlighted as a benefit.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed: rooms described as spacious but also needing a lick of paint and containing a jammed bathroom sliding door (maintenance issues).
Amenities
6.4
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews; assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.7
Positive: guests mentioned a fair price, indicating good perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews; assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5
Mixed-to-negative: while some stays were pleasant, the unexpected hotel closure and booking transfers significantly harmed the overall guest experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-23 00:01

Property Description

Escape to tranquility at Discovery Countrytime Hotel, where picturesque views meet unparalleled comfort.

Stunning Views and Relaxation
Bask in the beauty of nature from our terrace and garden, the perfect backdrop for unwinding after a day of adventure.

Delicious Dining Experiences
Savor mouthwatering meals at our onsite restaurant and enjoy your favorite beverages at our cozy bar/lounge, ensuring your culinary cravings are satisfied.

Modern Comforts
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy well-equipped rooms featuring refrigerators, LCD televisions, and daily housekeeping, providing you with all the comforts of home.

Your perfect getaway awaits at Discovery Countrytime Hotel; book your stay today and create lasting memories!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WKA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 5.8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.4
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 5
D
DEREK • couple • lu
7
Good.
Pros:

Spacious rooms. Fair price near to many restaurants.

Cons:

Could do with a lick of paint in the rooms.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
D
Darcy • family_with_children • au
5
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Madelene • solo_traveller • nz
8
A pleasure thank you.
Pros:

The helpfulness of the staff

Cons:

A jammed open sliding door to the bathroom.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
A
Alex • family_with_children • gb
4
Cons:

It was shut and the first we knew was a sign on the door saying our booking had been transferred to another hotel.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
V
vinod • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
5
Pros:

the hotel was closed

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
M
Minhaj • family_with_children • nz
8
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
H
Harry • family with young children • au
7
Good
2025-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Ron • group • au
4
Could be great but someone would need to spend some serious cash to get it there!.
Pros:

Staff were pleasant and Manager tried hard to please, including running us in his car to the nearby pub for dinner Location is good
Generally clean and fairly comfortable.

Cons:

Hotel has a ‘hunting lodge’ design & feel to it and would have been impressive back in the day but it is very tired now and quite misrepresented in Booking.com. Doubtful any/much money has been spent on this property for 20-30 years. Restaurant was only open for breakfast hence dinner has to be found elsewhere.

2025-03-17 • via Nuitee
J
Janna • with friends • au
5
Passable
Cons:

The establishment closed the hotel so couldn’t stay there.

2025-03-15 • via Nuitee
D
Dave
2
Pros:

We were shunted from a hotel in Omarama that we had booked because of an earlier seasonal close than anticipated.
Advice was that it would be an upgrade whereas in fact we were put in a very dated hotel with an unclean room with terrible carpet stains, non functioning smoke alarm, poky shower with curtain and shower rose which hardly functioned. All in all a very unsatisfactory experience and grossly overpriced. Definitely do not recommend this hotel.

2025-03-10 • via Nuitee
M
Malcolm • young couple • nz
10
I would stay there again.
Pros:

The location was good and about 10 min walk to main shopping area, ie pub, coffee, groceries.

Cons:

Was quiet and peaceful . Easy access and parking.

2025-03-09 • via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth • family
10
Pros:

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

2025-03-05 • via Nuitee
D
Don • young couple • au
10
Exceptional
2025-03-04 • via Nuitee
J
John • group • au
8
Good value
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Tight room space

2025-02-28 • via Nuitee
R
Ross • solo traveller • nz
6
It suited me perfectly and if it's exactly the same I visit that will be fine by me.
Pros:

view and the period feel of the place. Was able to find what I like for breakfast - muesli, good fruit and yoghurt

Cons:

shower is dated and TV is small and grainy

2025-02-27 • via Nuitee
I
Ian
8
Pros:

A little tired but clean and comfortable and friendly

2025-02-22 • via Nuitee
S
Steve • family with young children • nz
4
Disappointing
2025-02-20 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • young couple • gb
7
Lovely Mountain Views
Pros:

The staff were friendly. Lovely views of the mountains.

Cons:

The whole place was really tired .

2025-02-18 • via Nuitee
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Neville • review category business travellers • nz
3
For the price that was charged for the room not good value for money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Towel rack was just hanging on TV was tiny. Wifi lasted about half an hour. Very dated hotel

2025-02-18 • via Nuitee