Find Historic Hotels in Waiheke Island from CA $194

Significant historical sites in Waiheke Island are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the wineries?

Based on our travel knowledge, Waiheke Island Resort is a top 3.5-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Waiheke Island Motel.

In Waiheke Island, you’ll find 573 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Waiheke Museum & Historic Village and Stony Batter Historic Reserve in Waiheke Island might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Dead Dog Bay, Whittaker’s Musical Museum, and Waiheke Community Art Gallery. Additionally, you’ll find Sky Tower in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Waiheke Island, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Waiheke Island, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.