Historic Hotels & Resorts in Rutherford from AU$129

The historical places in Rutherford are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Maitland City Motel is a top 3-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Tocal Homestead is a short 19-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Old Maitland Inn and Hunter Gateway Motel.

Rutherford is home to 3 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Winter Art Bazaar and Aerohunter. You’ll also find Maitland Showground and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue in the area.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Rutherford, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired 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, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Rutherford, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.