Historic Hotels & Resorts in Arrowtown from NZ$178

A trip to the historical sites in Arrowtown is probably first on your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re in this quaint area, why not also enjoy all you’ll find to see and do here?

Based on our travel expertise, Millbrook Resort is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and a golf course. Arrowtown Chinese Settlement is a short 4-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Shades of Arrowtown and New Orleans Hotel.

In Arrowtown, there are 86 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like St Patrick’s Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop’s Cottage and Arrowtown Chinese Settlement in Arrowtown might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Lakes District Museum and Off The Wall Gallery. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Millbrook Resort Golf Course and Lakes Hayes Walkway.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Arrowtown, giving a sense of history.

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 building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Arrowtown, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.