Abdul the Red Elephant
Abdul the Red Elephant, Lang Road, Langs Beach, New Zealand- Statue
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About this hotel
Beachfront Bungalows with Charming Patios
Nestled just a 2-minute walk from the beachfront, Camp Waipu Cove offers cozy bungalows with inviting patios and outdoor furniture, perfect for soaking in the sun and sea breeze.
Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Located a short 8-minute drive from Waipu Town Centre and a quick 10-minute drive from Waipu Golf Club, this seaside retreat also provides easy access to explore the surrounding area, with Whangarei just 40 minutes away.
Family-Friendly Facilities and Recreational Options
Enjoy the convenience of fully equipped bungalows featuring kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players. With 3 spacious camp kitchens, shared barbecue facilities, laundry amenities, and 2 children’s playgrounds, there's something for everyone at Camp Waipu Cove.
Ready to experience beachside bliss? Book your stay at Camp Waipu Cove now!
Nearby Attractions
Waterfall View
Waterfall View, Cullen Road, 0573, New Zealand- Viewpoint
Important Information
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Camp Waipu Cove in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Tennis court
Children's playground
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Beachfront
Shared kitchen
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Tennis equipment
Beach
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Broadcast Live sport events
Room Types
Standard Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
Up to 5 guests38 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Our kitchen cabins sleep up to five in an open-plan room which includes a queen-size bed and a set of bunks with a double on the bottom and a single on the top. Your cabin also includes a wardrobe, clothes rack, oil and fan heaters; and communal ablutions are just a few steps from the door.
Your kitchenette has a fridge, microwave, electric fry pan, kettle, toaster, pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and a sink with cold running water. Full kitchen facilities, including hot water and free electric BBQ's, are available at the amenities block nearby. All bedding/linen is supplied.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorFanMicrowaveHeatingShared toiletElectric kettleToasterCleaning productsLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaEntire unit located on ground floorDrying rack for clothing
Bungalow with Private Bathroom
Up to 5 guests44 sqmSofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Our modern, stylish one-bedroom cabins sleep up to five; with a queen-size bed & wardrobe in the master bedroom, and a single bed and comfortable double sofa bed in the open-plan kitchen / dining / lounge area. Bedding/linen is supplied for all beds. Your fully equipped kitchen includes ceramic hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, electric frying pan, kettle, pots, cutlery and dinnerware. Free electric BBQ's are available at the amenities block nearby. Fan and oil heater located in cabin. The bathroom can be accessed from both the bedroom and the living area, and includes toilet, shower and handbasin.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
44 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenSofaAlarm clock
Two-Bedroom Bungalow
Up to 6 guests55 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Our architecturally designed, stylish and modern two-bedroom cabins just yards from the beach sleep up to six; with a king-size bed & wardrobe in the master bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. There is a comfortable double sofa bed in the open-plan kitchen / dining / lounge area, which also includes a 40" TV with Freeview. Bedding/linen is supplied for all beds. Your fully equipped kitchen includes ceramic hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, electric frying pan, kettle, pots, cutlery and dinnerware, as well as your own washing machine. Free sheltered electric BBQ's available nearby. Panel heaters in bedrooms along with an additional oil heater in cabin. Your bathroom includes a toilet and generously proportioned shower box, with a separate hand basin area as well as a private outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowaveWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenSofa
Deluxe Bungalow
Up to 5 guests44 sqmSofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Fully carpeted through out the living room and the bedroom. Larger deck area and outdoor shower. Sleeps up to five; with a queen-size bed & wardrobe in the master bedroom, and a single bed and comfortable double sofa bed in the open-plan kitchen / dining / lounge area. Bedding/linen is supplied for all beds. Your fully equipped kitchen includes ceramic hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, electric frying pan, kettle, pots, cutlery and dinnerware. Free sheltered electric BBQ's available nearby. Fan and oil heater located in cabin. The bathroom includes toilet, shower and handbasin.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
44 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenSofaAlarm clock
One Bedroom Self-Contained Cabin
Up to 5 guests50 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
538 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and portable fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
50 m2
In-room amenities
ShowerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleToasterFree WiFiRainfall showerheadSeparate bedroomPortable fanBedsheets providedNo housekeepingLED light bulbs
Deluxe Kitchen Cabin (Shared Bathroom)
Up to 5 guests50 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
538 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and portable fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
50 m2
In-room amenities
KitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorMicrowaveHeatingKitchenElectric kettleToasterFree WiFiPortable fanBedsheets providedNo housekeepingLED light bulbsToothbrush and toothpaste availableToothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Guest reviews(299 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2026Fantastic location, great facilities, friendly staff, great local amenities
Nothing.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Erste Unterkunft nach Landung in Auckland Hätten es nicht besser haben können! Direkt am Strand, Kinder konnten sofort alleine los, Unterkunft schön sauber, gute Ausstattung der Küche…Nette Leute
Nix
8/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2026Access to several interesting walks in picturesque area
all in all pretty good
8/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026Beach was basically just out the door. Easy to find, easy to park. The cabin was basic, but comfortable and with a kitchenette. I stayed during winter so it was cold, but there was a heater to keep the room warm overnight.
The showers have a timer of five minutes, but it takes two minutes for the water to get hot. After the five minutes, you have to wait another two minutes before you can turn on the water again. This basically means that unless you can perfectly rub body wash on your body and finish your shower in three minutes, you will be taking a three minute hot shower, then a five minute cold wait with no water, only to take another three minute hot shower. Just change the timer to ten minutes per person. The current timer is just unreasonable given how long it takes for the water to get hot.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Lovely cabin with good amenities. Walk 10metres to beach.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 7, 2026Great location and comfortable facilities
Washing machine and fridge not 100% clean
8/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2026Great location, right opposite the beach.
Room was dusty on alot of higher surfaces, and the cushions need a wash. The refrigerator had used milk in it, and the plunger coffee hadn't been replaced. The toilet needed to be hit a couple of times to stop the water running. Otherwise, pretty good
7/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2026Great location
10/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Location facilities and staff were primo. We cane in late.but kept advised of what to do. Awesome beach stay
10/10
Reviewed Jun 7, 2026Location
N a
7/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026The location was lovely. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked
The heater in the bedroom did not work and the bed is not the best. Wifi unavailable long before my check out time. Staff distant.
10/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Great space for families
10/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026No food
8/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2026Great place to stay and awesome location being so close to the beach! Lovely staff as well, very friendly and easy to deal with
8/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026It was lovely staying there, by the ocean, all you need.
Overall, we had a good stay, but unfortunately the mattress had a noticeable urine smell. That was the only downside. Maybe we were just unlucky.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2026Location
Not many 2x double units with bathroom
9/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2026Great location, very quiet and comfortable stay. Only stayed one night. Nice, clean shower. Well equipped kitchen.
A small table and some chairs would have been great. Table and bench provided outside but would be nice to have a set inside. Also a pillowcase was missing, so used a towel to cover the pillow.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026I love the beach and the location and the feeling of safety.
It was mainly a bit noisy overnight.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026Ease of booking, clean, well presented cabin.
The poor weather
7/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026The location was just perfect and a walk across the street to delicious dinner was even better, there is very little choice outside of this option
No hot water in the cabin, we had to boil the jug to get hot water or go across to the camp kitchen. The double bed under the bunks was very uncomfortable.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Very clean & well maintained. Easy access.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026Everything, the facilities, the accomodation, the location
9/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026Location to the beach. Could hear the sea
10/10
Reviewed Dec 19, 2025Beliggenhed, cabin standard og atmosfæren generelt. Og ikke mindst bølgerne….
10/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2025Ro, beliggenhed, hytterne - og at alting bare fungerede
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10/10
Reviewed Nov 17, 2025So convenient for both the beach and the excellent restaurant
9/10
Reviewed Nov 6, 2025Super friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for immediately contacting me after I left something behind.
All excellent
10/10
Reviewed Nov 3, 2025Location, super facilities and games for kids and adults to enjoy
Non applicable
9/10
Reviewed Oct 22, 2025Breakfast N/A
No improvements needed
9/10
Reviewed Oct 15, 2025Very clean with everything we needed
The bed was hard and uncomfortable
9/10
Reviewed Oct 13, 2025Great close to the beach Queit when I was there
10/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2025I enjoyed my stay it was exactly what i needed and it was clean and tidy
10/10
Reviewed Aug 20, 2025slept in cabin 40 metres from surf.Amazing simple old fashioned beach visit.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2025Location was great. Next to the dunes & the sea. And, within a minute's walk, a fabulous restaurant. Staff were lovely & helpful
9/10
Reviewed Aug 7, 2025We had an ensuite cabin waterfront - really well equipped and particularly appreciated that there were plenty of towels
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jul 30, 2025Very pleasant facilities, perfect for what was needed. Room was clean and had everything I needed.
My only complaint/suggestion would be the cabin rooms could do with sheer curtains. Felt like there was very little privacy where people can walk past and see right in
10/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2025Lady at the check in counter was really a great customer service person.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2025Very Clean, beautiful location , very tasteful and well appointed cabin. Had everything to assist a great stay.
Nothing.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2025Kids loved The campground playground and the restaurant nearby is amazing
The bed was so uncomfortable and the cushions were the worse Ive ever had to use
6/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2025Ants in the room and ceiling /walls seemed dirty, but staff was very welcoming and friendly and location was excellent
4/10
Reviewed Jun 21, 2025Lovely clean and tidy premises Beautifully positioned , in close proximity to Waipu Beach. I would stay in the cabins again
10/10
Reviewed Jun 13, 2025Having our own bathroom was great option when you are staying at a camp ground but don’t want to camp
9/10
Reviewed Jun 13, 2025Waipu Cove is a great location. The staff are always friendly and polite. Awesome place to stay. Highly recommend
9/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2025The location even though close to the sea was very quiet. Arrived late left very early so I didn’t get much time to enjoy the location.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2025Everything was great when we stayed at a cabin at Camp Cove and 🙂
8/10
Reviewed May 25, 2025Close to beach
Only had oil heater for heating
8/10
Reviewed May 16, 2025Beautiful location and friendly staff. This was the perfect spot to spend a weekend. We could see the beach and the local restaurant from our cabin. We had everything we needed. We would love to come back and stay again one day.
Single bed was a bit uncomfortable as you could feel the springs. Double bed was fine
7/10
Reviewed May 7, 2025The location is right next to the beach and allowed for quick walks at sunset.
I didn't love the shared facilities, but they were kept in good condition for a camp ground.
9/10
Reviewed May 1, 2025Close to the beach, The cabin was very comfortable and had everything we needed
8/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2025Quiet cabin at Camp Waipu Cove with just a short walk to a nice walking beach
10/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2025Great little place to stay and so close to the amazing beach!!!! We had a little unit with a bunny bed and double bed. Little microwave and a little “ island” tha theme dishes,kettle. Etc…. The brash was steps away. And behind the hotel/ park is a really really good restaurant so there was no need to walk or drive anywhere. Cute little place to stay right on the beach. Loved it.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2025Stunning location. Ensuite cabin with kitchenette had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Would definitely like to come back and stay here again.
Nothing.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 18, 2025Great so near beach
Couldn’t use microwave - need to have instructions
10/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2025Fantastic modern well appointed cabin, right on the most magnificent beach, with a truly excellenlt 5star restaraunt/bar across the road
Pity they couldn't stop the rain :)
1/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2025Nothing!
Booked deluxe cabin with facilties, charged for this when we arrived- but when we got to cabin no facilities - owner refused to refund and said it was booking .com's mis information,- we had no wifi while travelling so had not seen info from You which described it as kitchen cabin- cabin had two bunks only.- we did not stay -paid for night at Waipu Cove Resort- sympathetic host- good facilities including free laundry services.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Great location
- •Friendly staff
- •Clean accommodations
- •Well-equipped facilities
Areas to consider
- •Hard beds
- •Lack of privacy in cabins
Cleanliness
8.39/10Overall, the rooms were described as clean.
Service
9.36/10Staff were consistently praised for helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
9.9/10Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near the beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.35/10Some comments indicated the rooms could use improvements like sheer curtains.
Amenities
8.88/10Facilities were generally well received, especially for families.
Value for Money
8.84/10No specific mentions of value, but the overall experience seemed satisfactory.
Food and Beverage
8.89/10Guests enjoyed the breakfast and close proximity to dining options.
Overall Experience
9.36/10Overall positive sentiments with guests looking forward to returning.