The Morgans

Hotels
8.5 (57 reviews)
68 Leslie Street , Waiau , nz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly welcome
Cons:
Needs a bit more privacy

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Needs a bit more privacy, which may indicate a cleanliness concern.
Service
9
Friendly welcome.
Location
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 13:22

Property Description

Experience Tranquility at The Morgans

Unwind in Nature's Embrace: The Morgans, nestled in Waiau, offers a serene escape with garden views from every room's terrace. The peaceful ambiance ensures a relaxing stay.

Comfort and Convenience: Each room at our capsule hotel is equipped with a private bathroom, shower, and complimentary toiletries. With cozy bed linen and fluffy towels provided, your comfort is our priority.

Convenient Location: Situated just 34 km from Mt. Lyford and 79 km from Kaikoura Airport, The Morgans offers easy access to both natural wonders and transportation hubs.

Book your stay at The Morgans now for a tranquil retreat amidst nature's beauty.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
T
Travena family_with_children nz
10
Pros:

Friendly welcome

Cons:

Needs a bit more privacy. However, I think the owners may be working on this

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth couple nz
4
Sleepless in Waiau
Pros:

Well positioned surrounded by a huge fully fenced paddock. Very quiet.

Cons:

The bed is clinically dead and needs an urgent upgrade, the chairs are mega uncomfortable. In a pod so small you need the essentials right, sleeping and sitting. Disappointed.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Joepnz young couple nz
8
A cute place to stop for the night.
Pros:

Very cosy, friendly welcome. Private deck and open rural view.

Cons:

Shower tight and awkward step up. Short on hooks and shelves.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
H
Helen young couple nz
8
Very good
2025-04-12 via Nuitee
J
Jeff young couple nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Awesome spot, pod is a brilliant idea for an overnight stop - everything you could ask for. Bed really soft, interesting with 2 in it - everytime 1 moved the other jumped but it was ok

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
C
Carol young couple nz
9
Lovely quiet location. Perfect spot to relax and get away from it all.
Pros:

Lovely quiet location. Perfect spot to relax.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Kirstie young couple nz
7
The weather wasn't on our side unfortunately but a cute little place. A bit noisier than expected.
Cons:

The door was hard to lock.

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
K
Krysia young couple nz
10
Cosy and private
Pros:

Lovely stay, comfortable and private.

Cons:

Liked everything.

2024-12-28 via Nuitee
G
Gregor young couple nz
7
Good
Pros:

A farm stay in a little 'container' cabin. All the rage now. New, tidy, clean and a friendly host without being too intrusive.
Nice little place, a bit tight for space (to be expected). Short walk to the local pub which does food. A good 'out of town'' location to head to Hamner springs.

Cons:

We got what we paid for and expected so it was fine. Don't expect miracles! It's a farmstay in a fairly quite spot by a not very busy 'main' (for a small town) road.

2024-12-15 via Nuitee
D
Daryna solo traveller nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful location with neat and cosy accommodation. Everything matched the description, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!

2024-12-09 via Nuitee
A
Alan young couple nz
7
Good
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Shower nice and hot.

Cons:

It was a bit cramped. No TV. Curtains on sliding door too long. Dragging on the floor

2024-11-30 via Nuitee
R
Rachel solo traveller ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Clean quiet and helpful

2024-11-29 via Nuitee
S
Sheldon young couple nz
9
Superb
2024-11-24 via Nuitee
M
Mary young couple nz
8
Very good
Pros:

Very pleasant outlook on paddock/olive trees and the deck was sunny. Fully fenced so great for our dog. Also enjoyed a good bar meal at the local tavern.

Cons:

Not really a dislike, but the pod was smaller than expected.

2024-11-23 via Nuitee
D
Darryl young couple nz
9
A wonderful stay, thank you!
Pros:

Great Stay! Tranquil and very relaxing.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo traveller nz
9
Superb
2024-11-02 via Nuitee
A
Adams young couple nz
8
Very good
Pros:

private clean and compact. perfect for an overnight stay. Great blue cod butties down the road at the tavern

Cons:

bed slightly too soft for our liking but it would not stop us staying again

2024-08-29 via Nuitee
L
Louise review category business travellers nz
10
Exceptional
2024-06-17 via Nuitee
S
Smith young couple nz
9
Enjoyable weekend with my fiance. Lovely locals. The pod was awesome
Pros:

Location was perfect, pod was warm and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2024-04-28 via Nuitee
K
Kirsten young couple nz
10
A lot of thought & care has gone into this unit. Delightful rural setting.
2024-04-12 via Nuitee