Historic Hotels & Resorts in St. Clair from NZ$152

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites while on holiday in St. Clair. While you’re in town, you can check out the popular beaches and top-notch restaurants. You can also relish a trip to the cafes during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, NEW ~ Architectural Guest House ~ The Studio St Clair is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. Dunedin Town Hall is a short 8-minute drive away.

In St. Clair, there are 9 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are St. Clair Beach and St. Clair Golf Club. You’ll also find Edgar Centre and Grand Casino in the area.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a place recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in St. Clair typically retain authentic elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in St. Clair, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.