Historic Hotels & Resorts in Queenstown from NZ$138

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your holiday in Queenstown. And while you’re here, you can visit the ski slopes and majestic mountain landscape. You can also take some time in this romantic area to enjoy the scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Arrowtown Chinese Settlement is a short 20-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include LyLo Queenstown and Mi-pad Queenstown.

In Queenstown, you’ll find 1001 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Landmarks like Williams Cottage and St Josephs Parish in Queenstown might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Toi o Tahuna and Queenstown Arts Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Skycity Queenstown Casino and Queenstown Mall.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Queenstown, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly 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. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Queenstown, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.