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Significant historical sites in Bloubergstrand are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You can check out the mountain landscape and seaside during your visit.

Based on our travel expertise, The Sir David Boutique Guest House is a top 4-star guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Robben Island is a short 2-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include BlaauwVillage Boutique Guest House and Blouberg Dolphin Inn.

Bloubergstrand is home to 469 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Bloubergstrand Beach, Dolphin Beach and Table Bay Mall. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are First South African Perfume Museum and Kite Surf School.

Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official 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 — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Bloubergstrand often preserve authentic characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Bloubergstrand doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.