Kempsey Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Kempsey, New South Wales

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites while on holiday in Kempsey. While you’re here, why not check out the riverfront and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, City Centre Motel is a top 3.5-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other choices near historic sites include Moon River Motor Inn and Park Drive Motel.

In Kempsey, you’ll find 4 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Places to visit in the wider area include Killick Beach, Hat Head National Park and Crescent Head Country Club. You’ll also find Hat Head Beach and Goolawah National Park in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised 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 typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Kempsey, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

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