Historic Hotels & Resorts in Great Barrier Island

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance while on holiday in Great Barrier Island. You can also discover the many sights including the hot springs and beaches.

In Great Barrier Island, there are 41 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Medlands Beach, Windy Canyon Lookout and Glenfern Sanctuary. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mount Hobson and Awana Bay.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Great Barrier Island, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotels include 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 usual amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Great Barrier Island, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.