Tucked along the serene and unspoilt East Cape coastline, Morgan Bay Hotel offers couples a wedding destination that feels worlds away, yet warmly familiar. With sweeping ocean views, towering cliffs, rolling dunes and mountains framing the horizon, this coastal haven is a place where nature sets the scene and love writes the story!
Our Director, Kath, recently spent time at Morgan Bay Hotel and described it as “a little piece of paradise.” The hotel sits right at the water’s edge — step outside and all you see are rocks, the glittering sea, to your left the soft lines of the sand dunes and to your right the green rise of the mountains. It’s a landscape that feels wide, open, grounding and deeply romantic. Inside, the hotel is beautifully decorated in a chic seaside style with bold colours and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Owners Richard and Jackie are the heart of this establishment, exuding genuine hospitality that makes you feel like family. In fact, the SA Weddings team were so warmly welcomed that Kath was mentioned in the hotel’s evening news, printed right on the dinner menu! It’s this personal touch that reflects just how special this venue truly is.
For couples seeking more than a one size fits all setting, Morgan Bay Hotel delivers with several ceremony location options. Choose the terraced lawns overlooking the ocean where the waves become your gentle soundtrack. Alternatively, the beachfront setting on the sand offers a truly coastal ceremony, giving you the sense of sea breeze and sand beneath your toes. For those wanting a more traditional feel, the charming chapel of St Peter’s Church, approximately 15 km from the hotel, can accommodate up to 100 guests and provides a classic ceremony venue.
Once the ceremony draws to its close, the indoor reception venue awaits for a night of celebration. An elegant, air conditioned space with parquet flooring and ambient down lighting that seamlessly opens onto a private courtyard and tiered lawns that flow down to the ocean. With a capacity of up to 120 guests, the space remains intimate and elegant while offering sweeping views and a strong connection to the coastline. The neutral tones of the reception space make it easy to style according to any theme and when evening falls the room transforms beautifully under more than 250 fairylights for a truly magical effect. WOW!
One of the stand out features of Morgan Bay Hotel is that it offers a full destination wedding experience. The hotel boasts 39 ensuite rooms with stunning views and beautifully designed interiors! The newlyweds enjoy a complimentary sea facing room with added surprises to enhance their stay. This means you and your guests can stay under one roof, wander from the ceremony lawn to the dunes, share breakfast the next morning and linger in the spa and pool without ever leaving the magic of the place. This also makes it the perfect location for honeymoons, anniversary escapes, milestone celebrations or simply a family getaway where the ocean sets the pace.
Outside of the main wedding functions, Morgan Bay is well equipped for rest and indulgence. The Milkwood Spa offers massages and beauty treatments with a deck overlooking the rugged coastline, perfect for pre-wedding pampering or post big day downtime! How divine? With a prime beachfront location, the hotel allows access to a milelong stretch of beach, dramatic cliffs, the soothing rhythm of waves and the freedom to explore. Whether you’re planning a sunset stroll, a morning swim, a horseback ride along the sand or simply want to sit and watch the sea roll in, the setting supports it and leaves you with long last memories long after the big day.
As Kath shared, “The Morgan Bay is a hidden gem - I have been blown away by this magnificent venue.” And we couldn’t agree more. If you’re a couple seeking a wedding destination that is intimate, breathtaking, heartfelt and rich in natural beauty, Morgan Bay Hotel offers everything you could dream of and so much more! Meet your venue below and let's start planning your dream wedding.
Supplier credits for shoot images
Venue: Morgan Bay Hotel
Planner and Styling: The Wedding Knott
Stationery & Signage: Jax & Jay
Photographer: Time Taken Photo & Films,
Makeup: Kelly May
Nestled along the breathtaking Wild Coast, Morgan Bay offers an idyllic setting for a romantic beach wedding in the Eastern Cape.
