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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Martinborough Hotel

Martinborough Hotel (Alexander Gray Stewart, proprietor), Martinborough. This hotel is the oldest in the district, and is owned by Mr. J. Orr. The present licensee, who took charge in 1895, was previously for three years in the Whakataki Hotel. The Martinborough Hotel is a much more pretentious one than would be looked for usually in a country township. It is a large two-story wooden building containing thirty rooms, having a balcony on three sides, which provide a good promenade in wet weather. Inside, the hotel is well furnished, the public and private sitting-rooms and the bedrooms being roomy and comfortable. The bath-rooms are proviled with hot, cold and shower baths. Under the management of Mr. Stewart the house has a reputation second to none in the Wairarapa district. The stabling accommodation is all that could be desired. There are many loose-boxes, and every convenience for horses and vehicles. Mr. Stewart, who was born in Edinburgh, and came to New Zealand in 1881, is an enthusiast in sport. He is secretary of the Martinborough Athletic Club, a steward of the local racing club, a member of the Gymnastic Club, of the Greytown Cricket and Football Clubs, and is a lover of cycling.

Ferry Hotel (William Barton, proprictor), Lower Wairarapa Valley.