Historic Hotels & Resorts in Lake Tarawera from NZ$1,849

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Lake Tarawera. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the parks and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Solitaire Lodge is a top 5-star lodge for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free stocked minibars.

In Lake Tarawera, you’ll find 43 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Lake Tarawera is notable for landmarks like Buried Village. The picturesque setting of Lake Tarawera and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs exemplify the area’s natural beauty. You’ll also find Lake Tikitapu and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has an officially recognised national 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 a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Lake Tarawera, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used 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.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Lake Tarawera, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.