Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sumner

A visit to the historical sites in Sumner is likely at the top of your travel itinerary. And while you’re visiting the area, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do?

Based on our travel expertise, Le Petit Hotel is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Ferrymead Heritage Park is a short 11-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Cave Rock Guest House.

Sumner is home to 8 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Sumner is notable for landmarks like Godley Head Lighthouse. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sumner Beach and Cave Rock.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Sumner, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Sumner, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.