Historic Hotels & Resorts in Mount Wellington from NZ$190

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance while on holiday in Mount Wellington. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and lakeside. During your stay in this family-friendly area, you can also relish a trip to the restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Ellerslie Palms Motel is a top 3-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Grafton Bridge is a short 9-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Sylvia Park Motel and Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre.

Mount Wellington is home to 21 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Sylvia Park Shopping Center and Flat Rock Reserve. Additionally, you’ll find Sky Tower in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Mount Wellington, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Mount Wellington, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.