Historic Hotels & Resorts in Lower Shotover from NZ$236

The historical places in Lower Shotover are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. Also discover all there is to see and do including the gardens and riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, The Old Ferry Hotel B&B is a top 3.5-star B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and free WiFi.

In Lower Shotover, there are 39 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Places to visit in the wider area include Queenstown Event Centre, Amisfield Winery and Onsen Hot Pools. You’ll also find The Remarkables Ski Area and Millbrook Resort Golf Course in the area.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has a chance to stay in a building recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Lower Shotover often preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the building and architecture itself. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Guests can expect the usual amenities you’d get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. In Lower Shotover, booking a historic hotel doesn’t mean you’re picking a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.