Peppers Martinborough Hotel - Martinborough, North Island

Accommodation Overview

Established in 1882, Peppers Martinborough Hotel is a historic retreat offering luxury, boutique accommodation in the heart of one of New Zealand's finest wine growing regions near Wellington.

Martinborough is a quirky, picturesque wine village encircled by vineyards, and lies in the heart of Wairarapa on the North Island, 75 minutes drive east of Wellington, and three hours south of Hawkes Bay. The tiny town is hemmed in by 24 wineries, most within walking distance from the hotel.

The Martinborough Hotel's sense of history and charm envelop you as soon as you step in the front door. Today Peppers Martinborough Hotel offers character, comfort and old style personal attention making it ideal for a romantic weekend away, an indulgent escape or accommodation as part of a holiday or vacation.

The hotel restaurant, The Martinborough offers contemporary cuisine using classical French techniques and flavour combinations. ‘Clean and honest food’ is the staple at the restaurant and the menu aims to showcase the very best of the region. It won the award for Best New Zealand Regional Restaurant at the 2007 Cuisine Restaurant of the Year competition.

The Martinborough Hotel’s famed Bar has been lovingly refurbished into a separate and comfortable space where locals and guests alike can pull a chair up to the grand antique oak table or gather round one of the wine barrels in front of the cosy fire.

Location Features

• 75 minutes east of Wellington via the spectacular Rimutaka Mountain Road
• 3 hours south of Hawkes Bay along the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.
• Local attractions include golf, tennis courts, wine tasting, trout fishing, 4WD biking, claybird shooting, horse trekking, vineyard walks, Cape Palliser seal nursery, Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre, glow worm caves, walking tracks, mountain biking, horse and carriage rides.