Historic Hotels & Resorts in Drapers from NZ$317

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Drapers. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is a top 4-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Geejam and All Nations Guesthouse.

In Drapers, there are 15 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Frenchman’s Cove Beach. You’ll also find Blue Lagoon and Blue Mountain Peak in the area.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a building officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Drapers typically retain original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

These terms are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the physical building and architecture. Mainly a heritage hotel draws meaning from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Drapers doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or rundown.