Historic Hotels & Resorts in Te Anau from NZ$213

Sights with historical relevance in Te Anau are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You can check out the lakeside and parks during your visit.

Based on our travel expertise, Bella Vista Motel Te Anau is a top 4-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Parklands Motel.

In Te Anau, you’ll find 89 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Lake Te Anau. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Fiordland Cinema and Ivon Wilson Park.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Te Anau, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

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