Title: Top Houseboats in  New Zealand in 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Check prices for these dates

In two weeks

[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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In three months

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## Our top choices for New Zealand houseboats

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/c665bee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hair dryer, towels, shampoo, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-8e1f97c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-6a1beb85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-65b86d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ship Endeavour Unit (non balcony) Waitomo Woodlyn Park

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Endeavour-Unit.h36182179.Hotel-Information)

Waitomo

6.0/10

(2 reviews)

"Thank you for letting us stay. Was a good place to book for an unexpected trip."

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Hannah P.

CA $139

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 7 - Feb 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Endeavour-Unit.h36182179.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-73c0ff96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-5e9ff692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-91516cef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1280h850x0y4-be086ed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Captains-Unit-S1.h36363183.Hotel-Information)

Waitomo

6.6/10

(4 reviews)

"Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds. "

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Colette D.

CA $201

CA $258 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Captains-Unit-S1.h36363183.Hotel-Information)

![Luxury Super Yacht | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/c23c5cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Super Yacht](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/dcf093b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/6b5db19b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/25fa9f82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Pacific Jemm - Luxury Super Yacht

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Pacific-Jemm-Luxury-Super-Yacht.h12874764.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

7.0/10

Good

(2 reviews)

"Tried to cancel or reschedule about two weeks before our booking, but we were refused both. Was most disappointed that there was no ability to reschedule or for a partial refund. Based on my less than pleasant experience with the contact at Pacific Jemm & Expedia, even though I did not stay at the property, I paid for it, so I'm entitled to review it and I felt the correspondence was quite unpleasant. Also, take note of the check in times (14:30-16:30) and check out time (09:30) as they...

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Pacific-Jemm-Luxury-Super-Yacht.h12874764.Hotel-Information)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/a2a346a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/17600573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/f20f5af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/035ea654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Houseboat stay on one of the most beautiful Harbours in the world

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangaroa-Hotels-Houseboat-Stay-On-One-Of-The-Most-Beautiful-Harbours-In-The-World.h88362906.Hotel-Information)

Whangaroa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangaroa-Hotels-Houseboat-Stay-On-One-Of-The-Most-Beautiful-Harbours-In-The-World.h88362906.Hotel-Information)

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## Find vacation rentals that suit your style

Cabins

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Private vacation homes

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Chalets

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Cottages

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Condos

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Houseboats

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Residences

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

![Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2187300/2187263/6b91f70b_y.jpg)

### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room. Very clean. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h2187263.Hotel-Information)

![SkyCity Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40995/ad21af79_y.jpg)

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Easy check in and check out. And the concierge is really helpful."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-SkyCity-Hotel.h40995.Hotel-Information)

![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg)

### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"I personally love the little hut we stayed in for our one night stay "

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information)

![Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37410000/37408100/37408030/2afec57f_y.jpg)

### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location with amazing staff, everyone was super friendly. Will be back to stay again"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Queenstown-Central.h37408030.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/3829bdf6_y.jpg)

### Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"My sons and I had a great stay. The room was so comfortable, clean and quiet. Great place for kids. My sons had a bball tournament so the pool and spas were great for their recovery in between games and at the end of the days. The staff were friendly and welcoming and food was great"

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.Hotel-Information)

![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/w3000h2237x0y13-d51b37f6_y.jpg)

### Pullman Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Modern, clean, quiet, convenient. Courteous service."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Pullman-Auckland-Airport.h98523484.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/15c535b9_y.jpg)

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, great staff, lovely food"

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Novotel-Auckland-Airport.h4223624.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent thanks"

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

![Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27000/26964/0a7a6180_y.jpg)

### Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, spacious room, and the bed was really comfortable. We had a great stay. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Auckland.h26964.Hotel-Information)

## Find out more about New Zealand

## New Zealand Houseboats information

| Number of reviews | 5            |
| ----------------- | ------------ |
| Accommodation     | 4 Houseboats |
| Lowest Price      | CA $186      |
| Highest Price     | CA $258      |

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