Search Historic Hotels in Semaphore

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites while on holiday in Semaphore. Also discover all there is to see and do including the theme park and waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Semaphore Splash Apartments is a top 4.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Adelaide Botanic Gardens is a short 19-minute drive away.

In Semaphore, you’ll find 26 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Semaphore Jetty, Semaphore Beach and The Semaphore Waterslide Complex. You’ll also find Grange Beach and Henley Beach in the area.

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

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Semaphore, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.