Find Historic Hotels in Kaua

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites during your vacation in Kaua. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Boutique & Spa Canek is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza is a short 16-minute drive away.

In Kaua, you’ll find 2 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Cenote Ik kil, Pyramid of Kukulkan, and Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza. You’ll also find Cenote Xkeken and Calzada de los Frailes in the area.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a place recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Kaua typically retain authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in their public spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasize the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities from a contemporary hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Kaua doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or rundown.