Find Historic Hotels in Windermere

A visit to the historical sites in Windermere is likely at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the cafes?

In Windermere, there are 21 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Florida Road, African Art Centre, and St. Mary’s. You’ll also find Kings Park Stadium and Moses Mabhida Stadium in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Windermere, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Windermere, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.