Lake Tekapo Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

On holiday in Lake Tekapo, history seekers will likely want to visit the churches. You can check out the lakeside and mountain landscape during your visit.

Based on our travel expertise, Lake Tekapo Cottages is a top 3-star guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is Lake Tekapo Village Motel.

Lake Tekapo is home to 155 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Tekapo Springs, Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sheepdog Statue and Cowans Hill Walkway.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Lake Tekapo, giving a sense of history.

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 architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Lake Tekapo, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.