Historic Hotels & Resorts in Manly from AU$208

A trip to the historical sites in Manly is likely first on your sightseeing itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Manly Marina Cove Motel Brisbane is a top 4-star property for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and in-room kitchenettes. Other choices to soak up the local history include Manly Harbour Backpackers and The Manly Hotel, Brisbane.

In Manly, you’ll find 15 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Manly Boat Harbour, Manly Harbour Village and Moreton Bay. In the area, you’ll also find XXXX Brewery and Roma Street Parkland.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Manly, giving a historical feel.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. A historic hotel tends to put more importance on the architecture and actual building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, 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 Manly, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.