Find Historic Hotels in Island Harbour

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Island Harbour is probably on top of your sightseeing list. Why not appreciate the beaches during your visit?

In Island Harbour, you’ll find 37 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Island Harbor Beach, Scilly Cay, and Captain’s Bay Beach. Additionally, you’ll find Orient Bay Beach in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, 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 communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Island Harbour, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Island Harbour, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.