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Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite

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

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>20</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite

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Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
20 reviews

Just 656 feet from the sands of Opito Bay Beach, the family-hosted Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite 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 Seahorse Suite 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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
High score for Opito Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location. Friendly hosts. Lovely fresh bread left for us every morning.”
  • Penny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Wonderful hosts, fantastic little unit for a couple of family downstairs and an unbeatable location!”
  • J
    Julia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great stay - charming apartment in a gorgeous location. Opito Bay is stunning and the hosts at Leighton Lodge made us comfortable and welcome. They were really helpful when an extreme weather event made us rearrange our plans and also gave...”

Hosted by Fern: Security & co host

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
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

Amenities of Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as 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 upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
10+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Particularly the last check box.

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.

Please inform Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite 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.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

FAQs about Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite

  • Room options at Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite include:

    • Apartment

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

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

  • Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite is 1,300 feet from the center of Opito Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental