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Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park

Houseboat in Waitomo Caves, near Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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Waitomo, Waikato
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Waitomo Caves

This houseboat places you steps from Woodlyn Park and within a 20-minute stroll of Caveworld. Highlights at this houseboat include a kitchenette and a balcony. .Near this Waitomo Caves houseboat, you'll find Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Woodlyn Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Caveworld - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 51 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Big Apple - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park

The Captains Unit is located on the bow of the Waitanic Ship. This ship was a World War II Petrol Boat that was recovered from Australia and took 2 years to refurbish.

This multi-deck unit can sleep up to 6 people. It consists of 3 decks with the living/dining room with kitchenette located on the top deck. There is also a small bathroom and outdoor balcony located on this level.

Deck level contains the master bedroom with king size bed and it’s own outdoor deck on the prow.

Below in the hull, there are 2 rooms with 2 single beds in each and the main bathroom featuring a shower and toilet.

This unit is suitable for people who can handle stairs and is not recommended for elderly or people with physical limitations.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

The closest beach to Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park is Kawhia Beach (35.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$316.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park have a pool?

No, this houseboat doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

No, Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colette D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Helene M.

Disappointing ectually

The surrounding is beautiful and close bye everything where we came for. Many lamps didn’t work. There were no pictures of the 2 sleeping eras below in the ship on the information site. They had no comfort and had not a pleasant smell, what keep some of us awake. All in all much too expensive what we got!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waitanic Captains Unit

Its ok but alot of stairs and smelt very stuffy. Master Bedroom lights didnt work but great kitchen/appliances. Certainly a novelty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Kids loved and Had so much fun! Recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020