Historic Hotels & Resorts in Cowes from AU$195

The historical sites in Cowes are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the spas and beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Castle Villa by the Sea is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Churchill Island Heritage Farm is a short 20-minute drive away.

In Cowes, you’ll find 696 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 2 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Favourite places to visit include Phillip Island Ferry Dock, Silverleaves Beach and Cowes Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Wildlife Park.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has a national 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 a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Cowes, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Cowes, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.