Please enable JavaScript in your browser for better experience
Home
Accommodation
Accommodation
Standard Twin Hotel Room
Standard Triple Hotel Room
Deluxe Hotel Room
Deluxe Family Room
Deals
Deals
Stay 2 Nights & SAVE 15% - Mackenzie Region
Stay 3 Nights & Save 20% - Mackenzie Region
Bed & Breakfast Non Refundable
Bed & Breakfast Flexi Cancellation
News
News
Distinction Hotels Expands into the South Island’s Mackenzie Region
Distinction Hotels Online Gift Vouchers
Distinction Hotels Supports Shielded Site Project
Distinction Hotels Join The Hotel Weka Recycling Program
Attractions
Attractions
Skiing & Snowboarding
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Stargazing & Astrophotography
Scenic Flights - Mackenzie Region
Skydive Mt Cook
Salmon Farm
Dining
Dining
Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar
Conferences
Conferences
Mackenzie Country Conference Room
Four Seasons Restaurant
Outdoor Marquee
Image Gallery
Image Gallery
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Our Location
Job Vacancies
Contact us
✖
Book direct for the best price guaranteed
Join ‘D’ Club & SAVE a further 10%
CALL US
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Road
,
7901
,
Twizel
SHARE
CONTACT US
Home
Accommodation
Accommodation
Standard Twin Hotel Room
Standard Triple Hotel Room
Deluxe Hotel Room
Deluxe Family Room
Deals
Deals
Stay 2 Nights & SAVE 15% - Mackenzie Region
Stay 3 Nights & Save 20% - Mackenzie Region
Bed & Breakfast Non Refundable
Bed & Breakfast Flexi Cancellation
News
News
Distinction Hotels Expands into the South Island’s Mackenzie Region
Distinction Hotels Online Gift Vouchers
Distinction Hotels Supports Shielded Site Project
Distinction Hotels Join The Hotel Weka Recycling Program
Attractions
Attractions
Skiing & Snowboarding
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Stargazing & Astrophotography
Scenic Flights - Mackenzie Region
Skydive Mt Cook
Salmon Farm
Dining
Dining
Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar
Conferences
Conferences
Mackenzie Country Conference Room
Four Seasons Restaurant
Outdoor Marquee
Image Gallery
Image Gallery
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Our Location
Job Vacancies
Contact us
Find Rates
& Book
Find Rates
& Book
BEST RATE
GUARANTEE
DEALS
Vouchers
Book direct for the best price guaranteed
Join ‘D’ Club & SAVE a further 10%
FIND RATES
Distinction Hotels Expands into the South Island’s Mackenzie Region
Distinction Hotels is delighted to announce three additions to its New Zealand owned and operated hotel group – Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel, Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama and Countrytime Hotel Omarama.
The Distinction Hotels Group have purchased the three hotels located in the Mackenzie Region of New Zealand’s South Island from The Mount Cook Hotel Collection and will take over operations as of 1 August 2023. The 4th property in the The Mount Cook Hotel Collection’s portfolio, The Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo has not been sold and will continue to trade under its current ownership.
The Mount Cook Hotel Collection Managing Director Hamish J Hepburn said "
He is delighted for the future of the hotels. The hotels’ awesome managers and employees and our valued customers in Twizel and Omarama are now set to move seamlessly into a new future and higher level within the Distinction Hotels Group and their extensive national network
.”
The 4-star Twizel hotel, as well as the Heritage Gateway Hotel in Omarama will trade under the Distinction Silver Collection brand, whilst the other Omarama hotel will trade under the group’s 3-star Discovery brand.
Close to lakes, mountains and rivers, with dazzling starry skies by night, the hotels are the perfect base for cycling the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, exploring the Clay Cliffs or the Ahuriri Conservation Area, skiing at Ōhau Snow Fields, boating, fishing and swimming at the nearby lakes or soaking in hot tubs with magnificent views.
The
Mackenzie Country Hotel
is instantly recognisable by its classic stonework exterior, reflecting the distinctive mountain and river landscapes of the region. The spacious gardens and iconic mountain silhouette are a key feature of this idyllic setting with all 108 hotel rooms offering private balconies or patios. Guests can enjoy dining in the restaurant and drinks in the modern bar with open fireplace.
Set amongst landscaped gardens in the beautiful Omarama village, the
Heritage Gateway Hotel
offers 98 modern, comfortable rooms including family units with cooking facilities. A restaurant and bar serving delicious NZ cuisine is also available.
The 48-room
Countrytime Hotel
presents affordable, country-style accommodation with stunning mountain views. The restaurant and bar, decorated to resemble a traditional sheep shearing shed is a great spot to catch up with friends and family after a day of exploring. This hotel will continue to hibernate during the winter season and will re-open in summer.
With these latest acquisitions, the Distinction Hotels Group now has a collection of 16 properties in locations throughout New Zealand, including the highly anticipated luxury Distinction Invercargill Hotel which is slated to open its doors in June 2025.
Distinction Hotels Group Chief Executive Duncan Fletcher said “
We have tremendous respect for what The Mount Cook Hotel Collection have created. We look forward to continuing their heartfelt hospitality in the Mackenzie region, making a positive contribution to the local tourism economy and developing richer itineraries for travellers when they choose to stay with the Distinction Hotels Group of brands
”.
Distinction Hotels is delighted to announce three additions to its New Zealand owned and operated hotel group – Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel, Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama and Countrytime Hotel Omarama.
Distinction Twizel & Omarama Now Open
Back
All News
Join the 'D' club
Details
Name
*
Your Email
*
Please e-mail me with news updates
Generate New Image
Please type the characters you see in the picture above.
More info
Terms and conditions