Bed and Breakfast Leighton Lodge
Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access).
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 27 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very hospitable people, nice location, peaceful and quiet, room had everything we needed.
New ZealandGreat spacious unit with everything you need! So close to the beach and with a lovely wee view of the bay.
New ZealandThe 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.
New ZealandWonderful stay. Comfortable room, friendly hosts, beautiful location. Can't be faulted!
New ZealandThe 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.
United KingdomWally 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!!
New ZealandWally 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.
New ZealandThe views from our room and the breakfast are were spectacular! The beach is just down the road from this property, an easy walk or a two second drive. It offers great swimming or fishing. The host went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of, even in the periods of time when we were to be more self-sufficient. He offered us the use of his kayak and barbecue when we wanted to bbq our own meal. He taught us how to shuck the scallops we caught and cook them. He was great company! His wife was very friendly as well and I hear she usually makes the best meals ever, however she was recovering from some recent medical treatments so we did not see her as often on this trip.
CanadaMagnificent hosts, very nice making you welcomed and always there to help. Lovely views and very nice rooms with comfy bed. Would certainly go back and would recommend to people.
SpainWally & Maire are fantastic hosts. No, they're not hosts, they're more like family. Wonderful experience! They really couldn't have done enough for us. My partner and I had a fabulous time and are looking forward to another trip to the Coromandel. Wally loves to talk, so make sure you ask him about what to do in the area and whose who. There's a lot of playful banter between Wally & Maire. So lovely to see a couple so in tune with each other. We got to use the kayak which was a lot of fun. I love chickens so I got a cuddle from one happy hen. Not to forget friendly, affectionate Fern (Labrador)! There is delicious homemade bread, homegrown honey, eggs, rhubarb and more at breakfast. Yum!Yum! Lisa & Hugh
New Zealand
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Dawn
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Katy
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Melanie
New Zealand
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Gregory
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Christopher
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Kuniko
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Anne
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Crystal
Canada
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Paul
Spain
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Lisa
New Zealand
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.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)
Breakfast Info
Continental
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Opito Bay Beach
650 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
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Dawn
New Zealand“Very hospitable people, nice location, peaceful and quiet, room had everything we needed.”
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Katy
New Zealand
“Great spacious unit with everything you need! So close to the beach and with a lovely wee view of the bay. ”
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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. ”
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Gregory
New Zealand
“Wonderful stay. Comfortable room, friendly hosts, beautiful location. Can't be faulted!”
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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.”
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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!! ” Read more
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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.” Read more
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Crystal
Canada“The views from our room and the breakfast are were spectacular! The beach is just down the road from this property, an easy walk or a two second drive. It offers great swimming or fishing. The host went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of, even in the periods of time when we were to be more self-sufficient. He offered us the use of his kayak and barbecue when we wanted to bbq our own meal. He taught us how to shuck the scallops we caught and cook them. He was great company! His wife was very friendly as well and I hear she usually makes the best meals ever, however she was recovering from some recent medical treatments so we did not see her as often on this trip.” Read more
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Paul
Spain“Magnificent hosts, very nice making you welcomed and always there to help. Lovely views and very nice rooms with comfy bed. Would certainly go back and would recommend to people. ”
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Lisa
New Zealand
“Wally & Maire are fantastic hosts. No, they're not hosts, they're more like family. Wonderful experience! They really couldn't have done enough for us. My partner and I had a fabulous time and are looking forward to another trip to the Coromandel. Wally loves to talk, so make sure you ask him about what to do in the area and whose who. There's a lot of playful banter between Wally & Maire. So lovely to see a couple so in tune with each other. We got to use the kayak which was a lot of fun. I love chickens so I got a cuddle from one happy hen. Not to forget friendly, affectionate Fern (Labrador)! There is delicious homemade bread, homegrown honey, eggs, rhubarb and more at breakfast. Yum!Yum! Lisa & Hugh” Read more
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About Leighton Lodge
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Hosted by Fern: Security & co host
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.
Languages spoken: English
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Cathedral Cove7.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Lukes Pizza Kitchen6.8 miles
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Restaurant The Lost Spring Spa16.8 miles
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Restaurant Salt Bar & Restaurant16.8 miles
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Mountain Castle Rock15.5 miles
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Ocean/Sea Opito Bay0.1 miles
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Opito Bay Beach650 feet
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Auckland Airport59.9 miles
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Amenities of Leighton Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular amenities
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
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Electric blankets
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
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
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Crib by request
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NZD 10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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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
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 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.
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.
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.
FAQs about Leighton Lodge
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Leighton Lodge is 1,300 feet from the center of Opito Bay.
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Check-in at Leighton Lodge is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Leighton Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Leighton Lodge by:
- Car 3h
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Leighton Lodge (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Room options at Leighton Lodge include:
- Double
- Apartment
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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)
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Guests staying at Leighton Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Yes, Leighton Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
