Leigh boasts a range of accommodation all within 3 minutes drive of Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. Food options include the Sawmill Café, Leigh Motel and the humble Fish and Chips shop. If you prefer to prepare food yourself you can shop at the Leigh General Store.
For a comprehensive list of activities, accommodation and services visit www.leighbythesea.co.nz
Budget
Leigh Sawmill Cafe & Accommodation - Conveniently located next door to Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. Your choice of shared backpacker’s dorms at $25 or ensuite units at $125. Great dining at the Café. Phone (0064) 9 4226 019
Goat Island Camping & Accommodation – Fantastic option for travellers with tent or campervan. Stunning setting overlooking Goat Island Marine Reserve and only a 20 minute walk to Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. Phone (0064) 9 4226 185
Whangateau Campground - Beachfront self contained cabins, power sites and camping. Caravans for hire.
Phone (0064) 9 422 6305
Pakiri Beach Holiday Park - Beachfront self-contained accommodation and camping. Phone (0064) 9 422 6199
Leigh Fishing Lodge - Chalet accommodation with cooking facilities and fish cleaning amenities.
Nice backpacker accommodation. Price range approx $35 per night and only a 10 minute walk to Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. Phone (0064) 9 4226 780
Self-Contained and Motel Accommodation
Leigh Motel - Studio Units, Cottages (1 - 2 bedroom self-contained, sleeps 5), Cottages (2 bedroom self-contained, sleeps 6), quiet location. Varied prices depending on cottage size. Fully licensed restaurant/cafe for bar snacks and meals. Phone (0064) 9 4226 179
Bed and Breakfast
Tera del Mar is a Luxury victorian villa bed & breakfast with expansive views, four guestrooms, library & lounge, outdoor spa pool & sauna, fireplaces, gardens and much more. You need own transport to get here and to Leigh. Phone (0064) 9 4226 090
Island View Bed & Breakfast - Large queen size bedroom plus own lounge, dining area and bathroom. Double room with 2 king single beds also available. The rooms are fully self-contained and have endless seaviews. The B & B is only 2 minutes drive to Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. Accommodation prices start from $150 per couple per night. With cooked breakfast $190 per couple OR Continental Breakfast for $170 per night. Phone (0064) 9 4226 225
Discover Goat Island B & B - Double bedroom with queen bed and ensuite TV and tea making facilities; Discover Goat Island is just 5 minutes drive to Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. There is off-street parking for cars and boats and kayaks and snorkel gear is available to hire. We also provide washing facilities for dive gear. Contact Tony & Jenny Enderby Ph (0064) 9 422 6127
Leigh Coastal B & B is perched right on the rocky coast of Leigh and the accommodation is a separate area attatched to the house with your own access and off-street car park. The Upstairs has a queen bed, settee, TV, DVD, tea & coffee making facilitie and a toaster and has sea views. The downstairs area has 2 single beds, a fridge and toilet. Leigh Coastal B & B is less than 5 minute drive to Goat Island and Sawmill Cafe.
Children welcome. $120 per couple - includes continental breakfast. Phone 00649 4226681 or 0212042999
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