Historic Hotels & Resorts in Gisborne from NZ$199

Sights with historical relevance in Gisborne are probably a big part of your travel plans. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the popular beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Emerald Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House is a short 16-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Alfresco Motor Lodge.

Gisborne is home to 64 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Gisborne is notable for landmarks like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. Favorite family attractions include Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Titirangi Reserve. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Gisborne, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Gisborne, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.