Historic Hotels & Resorts in Waikawa Bay from NZ$114

A trip to the historical sites in Waikawa Bay is probably on top of your sightseeing list. You can also enjoy all there is to see and do including the waterfront and mountain views.

Based on our travel expertise, Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton is a top 3-star property for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Other choices close to historic sites include Apartments On The Waterfront and Waikawa Bay Holiday Park.

In Waikawa Bay, you’ll find 12 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A favourite place to visit is Waikawa Marina. You’ll also find Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal in the area.

Historic hotels give guests the chance to stay in a place that’s been officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Waikawa Bay typically preserve original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the building and architecture itself. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors should expect the popular amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Waikawa Bay, it doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.