About us

We offer affordable and comfortable stays in the picturesque town of Waipu, which takes pride in its Scottish heritage. 

Waipu Village Motel is family owned and run. Hosts are Dene (Geraldene) and Alan Calvert, who met and married in Waipu more than 35 years ago.

So why should you stay in Waipu?

• We are the perfect location for a weekend away—around 90 minutes from Auckland—yet you’ll feel a world away

• We are a picturesque town that takes great pride in its Scottish heritage

• Home of the Waipu Highland Games

• We have amazing eateries—be sure to check out McLeod's Pizza Barn

• 10 minutes to Waipu Cove and Ruakaka beaches

• 15 minutes to Langs Beach, Marsden Point, and One Tree Point

• 20 minutes to Mangawhai Heads surf beach, Piroa Falls, and the Waipu Caves

• 30 minutes to Whangarei