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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Waitotara Hotel
Waitotara Hotel (E. J. Wilson, proprietor), Waitotara. Telegraphic address, “Wilson, Waitotara.” P.O. Box 2 Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. The Waitotara Hotel was established over twenty years ago, and was formerly the property of Mrs. Ormsbee, who owned the freehold and conducted the business for a considerable time. Mrs. Ormsbee is at present in occupation of the Oriental Hotel, Wellington, and is alluded to elsewhere in the Cyclopedia. The hotel came into the hands of the present proprietor in 1894, and is doing a good business. It consists of drawing-room, sitting-rooms, parlours, a good dining-room, and ten bedrooms. Good stabling is attached to the hotel, and capital paddocks rank among its conveniences. The building is of wood, and consists of two stories. Mr. Wilson, the proprietor, is a native of Belfast, Ireland. He left the Old Country for New Zealand in 1875, per ship “Cartvale,” Wellington being his destination. Mr. Wilson is a most agreeable host, and studies the comforts of his visitors to the best of his ability. He takes an interest in the district, and is a member of the Waitotara School Committee.