Just 200 metres 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 195 km 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 accommodation features a TV, DVD player and quality bed linen. Some rooms offer a balcony or flat-screen TV.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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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 double 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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  • 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...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's 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 sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse 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
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 has told us they 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 identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
10+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite 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
Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite

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

  • Room options at Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite include:

    • Apartment

  • The prices at Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Leighton Lodge Seahorse Suite is 450 yards from the centre of Opito Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Live sport events (broadcast)