Historic Hotels & Resorts in Charlestown

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites while you’re staying in Charlestown. Visit the shops and spas while you’re in town. You can also take some time enjoying the beaches in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Panorama Motor Inn is a top 3.5-star property for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Newcastle Civic Theater is a short 9-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Newcastle Motel and Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel.

In Charlestown, there are 13 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Charlestown Square, Twin Creeks Reserve and Carbeen Street Reserve. You’ll also find Westfield Kotara and Blackbutt Reserve in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Charlestown, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include 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 popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Charlestown, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.