Historic Hotels & Resorts in Gladstone from AU$116

Sights with historical relevance in Gladstone are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, The Gladstone is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Harbour Lodge Motel Gladstone and Rusty’s Motel Gladstone.

Gladstone is home to 46 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Gladstone Yacht Club, Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Heron Island Ferry Terminal and Gladstone Marina.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Gladstone, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Gladstone, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.