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Heritage Queenstown
Heritage Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Heritage Queenstown
Heritage Christchurch
Heritage Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
28 - 30 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Heritage Christchurch
Larnach Lodge
Larnach Lodge
4 out of 5
145 Camp Road, Dunedin
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Stay at this 4-star luxury lodge in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Larnach Lodge
Baywick Inn
Baywick Inn
4.5 out of 5
52 Domett Street, Nelson
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury B&B in Nelson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Botanical Reserve and Queens Gardens are located ...
Baywick Inn
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2 out of 5
338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch
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Book a stay at this historic hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions The Court Theatre ...
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
The Classic Villa
The Classic Villa
5 out of 5
17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Arts Center, Christchurch
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Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Classic Villa
Chapel Apartments
Chapel Apartments
4.5 out of 5
81 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago
Stay at this 4.5-star apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Temple Gallery and Dunedin Public Art ...
Chapel Apartments
The Station House Motel
The Station House Motel
3.5 out of 5
7 Elizabeth Street, Collingwood
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Collingwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Collingwood Museum and Collingwood ...
The Station House Motel
Cromwell Motel
Cromwell Motel
2.5 out of 5
6 Gair Avenue, Cromwell
Stay at this motel in Cromwell. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mt Difficulty Wines and Wooing Tree Vineyard are ...
Cromwell Motel
Sennen House
Sennen House
4 out of 5
9 Oxford Street, Picton
Stay at this 4-star historic guesthouse in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Nelson Square ...
Sennen House
Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B
Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B
3.5 out of 5
23 Pyke Street, Clyde, Central Otago
Stay at this 3.5-star golf B&B in Clyde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dunstan Golf Club and Clyde Historical Museum ...
Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Scenic Suites Queenstown
4 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Scenic Suites Queenstown
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Historic Hotels in South Island

If you’re looking for your South Island getaway to go down in history as the best vacay ever, you’ve got some noteworthy options to consider when it comes to where to stay. You could book a legendary or even luxury historic hotel for your trip with opulent extras. You’re probably thinking you’ll have to spend monumental money for a stately historical spot, but you may want to keep a fainting couch nearby—you’ll be shocked by what you can get for less gold bullion than you expected. Or modern cash. Whatever’s on hand.

Historically Great Spots

If you’re looking to do some R & R at one of the top historic hotels in America and don’t want to blow a stack of Benjamins while you’re at it, you’re in luck—you can stay at some of the best historic hotels in South Island by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, even if you’re historically short on time. In fact, you could save up to 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star place at a 2-star price is no historic feat.

A Little Mystery in Your History

You can get way more than you bargained for when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal in South Island instead of just booking any old hotel for your trip. Not only can you get a deal for the history books when you reserve a Hot Rate, you can filter hotels by what matters most to you for your last-minute South Island getaway, including price, amenities, and reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Hotels

What is a historic hotel like in South Island?

Looking to take in the legendary sights and sounds of the South Island historic district? There’s no better way to truly immerse yourself than with a stay at one of South Island’s historic inns and hotels. (And if you’re really lucky, that immersion includes a hot bath in a clawfoot tub.) Go ahead and save while you soak and book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal.

How much is a hotel room at a historic hotel?

You may think you’ll have to pay a pretty penny for a historic last-minute hotel. Or just let history repeat itself by settling for a cheap hotel when you get to South Island, 133. But thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates, you can score a fantastic historic hotel for way less cash, even at the last minute. You could be staying at the best historic hotels in South Island for as low as $72. A win for the ages.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a traditional hotel?

Historic hotels are at least 50 years old and often feature sweeping architecture and ambience. Some of the most historic hotels of the world have even been designated as historic landmarks. Staying in one of these storied spots in South Island is sure to give you an extra layer of interest for your vacay tales.