Find Historic Hotels in Norfolk Island from CA $135

A visit to the significant historical sites in Norfolk Island is probably at the top of your travel itinerary. Also explore the many sights to visit such as parks and museums

Based on our travel expertise, Seaview Norfolk Island is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and concierge services. Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area is a short 3-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel.

Norfolk Island is home to 63 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Norfolk Island is notable for landmarks like Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area, The Arches, and Old Military Barracks. Cultural venues include No 10 Quality Row, Royal Engineer’s Office, Guard House & Pier Store, and HMS Sirius Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Cockpit Waterfall and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has an opportunity to stay in a building officially recognized with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Norfolk Island often retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Norfolk Island, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.