Waipu Cove Resort is a modern boutique motel at 891 Cove Road in Waipu, Whangārei, behind the sand dunes and with direct access to Waipu Cove Beach in Bream Bay. The resort has 12 ground-floor self-contained apartments, from studios to three-bedroom units. Most units have a queen bedroom, a separate lounge, a full kitchen and a bathroom, and all have a courtyard with table, chairs and umbrellas. Each unit has a TV with Sky Guest Select, and the kitchens are stocked with tea, coffee and sugar. Guest laundry and wifi are free.
The heated pool is open all year, and there is a hot spa pool. Guests say the location is close to the beach, the cafe and the local dairy, the rooms are clean, and towels are changed daily. The resort is walking distance from The Cove Cafe, Restaurant and Bar and the general store next door. Our pick in Waipu for a family base within walking distance of the beach.