Historic Hotels & Resorts in Papanui from NZ$102

The historical sites in Papanui are likely a big part of your travel plans. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Quality Hotel Elms is a top 4-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Ferrymead Heritage Park is a short 18-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Papanui Court Motel and Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch.

Papanui is home to 9 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Papanui Road and Northlands Shopping Centre. You’ll also find Merivale Mall and Mona Vale in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Papanui, giving a historical feel.

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. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Papanui, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.