Napier Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Napier, Hawke's Bay Region

Significant historical sites in Napier are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and acclaimed art scene while you’re here. You can also take some time in this romantic area to enjoy the scenic seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Bluff Hill Lighthouse B&B is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a water park and free breakfast. Napier Prison is a short walk away.

Napier is home to 167 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Napier is notable for landmarks like Napier Prison, National Tobacco Company Building and Daily Telegraph Building. Known for its art scene, cultural venues include Municipal Theatre, MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum and Faraday Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are War Memorial Conference Center and Ocean Spa.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Napier, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common 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 important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Napier, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.