Bed and Breakfast Leighton Lodge

Beachfront · Private Beach

17 Stewart Place, Opito Bay, RD 2, Whitianga, 3592 Opito Bay, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 20 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.3
Wonderful
20 reviews

The hosts, Marie and Wally, were really hospitable. They prepared a fresh, homemade breakfast, with real coffee, everyday and gave us lots of interesting and useful information about the local area. The accommodation was thoughtfully decorated and homely. We had a very nice, peaceful stay. The location was excellent (very close to the beach) and we enjoyed meeting all the animals, especially Fern!

Mark New Zealand

Great food, nice home made touches, friendly owners and lovely location.

Adrian New Zealand

Great spacious unit with everything you need! So close to the beach and with a lovely wee view of the bay.

Katy New Zealand

The hosts were such lovely people and made it feel like a home away from home. The breakfasts were amazing and the accomodation is perfect. So close to the beach within a 2min walk. Will definitely go back.

Melanie New Zealand

Wonderful stay. Comfortable room, friendly hosts, beautiful location. Can't be faulted!

Gregory New Zealand

The location was excellent ,200 yards from the beach. Marie and Wally are lovely hosts. Friendly ,helpful but make sure you have your own space. Breakfast was wonderful.

Christopher United Kingdom

Wally and Maire are very lovely host, and also their dog, Fern is an also lovely!! I enjoyed staying there. Wonderful breakfast and dinner which I requested an extra. I also enjoyed the sounds of sea and birds, very relaxed atmosphere. I want to come back definitely!!

Kuniko New Zealand

Wally and Maire were great hosts and we were looked after very well. Opito Bay is stunning and we loved our time there. Thank you both for making our stay so good. Wonderful breakfast and waking up to the smell of fresh bread was superb. Sharing our breakfast together with the other guests as well as Wally and Maire was such a pleasure.

Anne New Zealand
9.3
Wonderful
20 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hosts, Marie and Wally, were really hospitable. They prepared a fresh, homemade breakfast, with real coffee, everyday and gave us lots of interesting and useful information about the local area.”
    Mark Mark New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great food, nice home made touches, friendly owners and lovely location.”
    Adrian Adrian New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great spacious unit with everything you need! So close to the beach and with a lovely wee view of the bay.”
    Katy Katy New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The hosts were such lovely people and made it feel like a home away from home. The breakfasts were amazing and the accomodation is perfect. So close to the beach within a 2min walk.”
    Melanie Melanie New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Wonderful stay. Comfortable room, friendly hosts, beautiful location. Can't be faulted!”
    Gregory Gregory New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The location was excellent ,200 yards from the beach. Marie and Wally are lovely hosts. Friendly ,helpful but make sure you have your own space. Breakfast was wonderful.”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wally and Maire are very lovely host, and also their dog, Fern is an also lovely!! I enjoyed staying there. Wonderful breakfast and dinner which I requested an extra.”
    Kuniko Kuniko New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Wally and Maire were great hosts and we were looked after very well. Opito Bay is stunning and we loved our time there. Thank you both for making our stay so good.”
    Anne Anne New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.9
High score for Opito Bay

Just 650 feet from the sands of Opito Bay Beach, the family-hosted Leighton Lodge offers beautiful sea views, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pizza oven. Guests enjoy included breakfast and a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere.

Located on the Coromandel Peninsula, Leighton Lodge B&B is 35 minutes’ drive from The Lost Spring in Whitianga. Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach are both within an hours’ drive. Auckland International Airport is 121 mi away.

Guests can enjoy fishing, boating and scallop and crayfish diving within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. There is a large outdoor patio, perfect for relaxing while taking in the stunning views.

Your breakfast includes freshly baked bread, cereal, fruit and yogurt. Lunch and dinners can be arranged upon prior request. Wine and beer are also available

All accommodations features a TV, DVD player and quality bed linen. Some rooms offer a balcony or flat-screen TV.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Leighton Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 17, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Beachfront
Private beach area

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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9.3
Wonderful · 20 reviews
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  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.9
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  • Mark New Zealand

    “The hosts, Marie and Wally, were really hospitable. They prepared a fresh, homemade breakfast, with real coffee, everyday and gave us lots of interesting and useful information about the local area. The accommodation was thoughtfully decorated and homely. We had a very nice, peaceful stay. The location was excellent (very close to the beach) and we enjoyed meeting all the animals, especially Fern!”

  • Adrian New Zealand

    “Great food, nice home made touches, friendly owners and lovely location.”

  • Katy New Zealand

    “Great spacious unit with everything you need! So close to the beach and with a lovely wee view of the bay.”

  • Melanie New Zealand

    “The hosts were such lovely people and made it feel like a home away from home. The breakfasts were amazing and the accomodation is perfect. So close to the beach within a 2min walk. Will definitely go back.”

  • Gregory New Zealand

    “Wonderful stay. Comfortable room, friendly hosts, beautiful location. Can't be faulted!”

  • Christopher United Kingdom

    “The location was excellent ,200 yards from the beach. Marie and Wally are lovely hosts. Friendly ,helpful but make sure you have your own space. Breakfast was wonderful.”

  • Kuniko New Zealand

    “Wally and Maire are very lovely host, and also their dog, Fern is an also lovely!! I enjoyed staying there. Wonderful breakfast and dinner which I requested an extra. I also enjoyed the sounds of sea and birds, very relaxed atmosphere. I want to come back definitely!!”

  • Anne New Zealand

    “Wally and Maire were great hosts and we were looked after very well. Opito Bay is stunning and we loved our time there. Thank you both for making our stay so good. Wonderful breakfast and waking up to the smell of fresh bread was superb. Sharing our breakfast together with the other guests as well as Wally and Maire was such a pleasure.”

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Hosted by Fern: Security & co host

9.9
Host Review Score
Fern: Security & co host
Leighton Lodge is our comfortable family home which we share with visiting guests. It is of modern wooden design with all facilities normal for a beach property in a rural location. Extensive landscaping and gardens complete the quiet and peaceful position 200 M from the safe sandy beach. Where possible we try to be environmentally aware wanting to preserve our unique coastal location.
Your hosts are retired professionals who enjoy hosting a wide variety of overseas and domestic visitors. Maire is a capable provider able to prepare a variety of healthy meals utilizing fresh vegetables and fruit from our garden and seafood when available.
Opito Bay is a remote rural settlement of around 250 homes but boasts of only about 50 permanent residents. We don't have cafes , street lights or parking and traffic concerns. Instead we offer peace , tranquility, abundant bird life, and a safe sandy beach for the enjoyment of boaties, fishermen and all water activities.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Cathedral Cove
    7.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Lukes Pizza Kitchen
    6.8 miles
  • Restaurant The Lost Spring Spa
    16.8 miles
  • Restaurant Salt Bar & Restaurant
    16.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Castle Rock
    15.5 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Opito Bay
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Auckland Airport
    59.9 miles
How to get to Leighton Lodge from Auckland Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Leighton Lodge

Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Beachfront
Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • Ocean view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Snorkeling Off-site
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site
  • Windsurfing Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Leighton Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
NZD 10 per child, per night
11+ years
Extra bed by request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Leighton Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that this property is accessed via a gravel road. Leighton Lodge advises guests to arrive during day light as Opito Bay does not have street lighting.

Please let Leighton Lodge know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Note additional conditions regarding Covid 19.
Particularly the last check box.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform Leighton Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Leighton Lodge

  • Leighton Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Leighton Lodge (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Leighton Lodge is 1,300 feet from the center of Opito Bay.

  • Yes, Leighton Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Leighton Lodge is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Leighton Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Leighton Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Apartment

  • Guests staying at Leighton Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Leighton Lodge by:

    • Car 3h