[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat in Waitomo Caves, near Waitomo Glowworm Caves ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-73c0ff96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h854x4y0-8fdafb60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-5e9ff692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-91516cef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1280h850x0y4-be086ed5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the bow of a refurbished World War II petrol boat, The Captains Unit offers an extraordinary experience. Perched on three decks, this unique space features a living/dining room with kitchenette on the top deck and private outdoor balconies for breathtaking views. 6.0 ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ### Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 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. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34180000/34170300/34170291/ed755a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing Waitomo - Parking included - Free WiFi - Parking available - Kitchen 9.0 Wonderful 24 reviews CA $145 CA $192 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=34170291&PinnedHotelID=34170291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Kitchenette Chalet | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19530000/19526500/19526472/e8d69099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Waitomo Caves - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping 9.0 Wonderful 187 reviews CA $74 CA $86 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=19526472&PinnedHotelID=19526472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16000300/16000266/cceffeeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodlyn Park Waitomo Caves - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.4 Very good 244 reviews CA $155 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Oct 18 - Oct 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=16000266&PinnedHotelID=16000266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96745900/96745801/05c62b48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath Hangatiki 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $171 CA $223 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=96745801&PinnedHotelID=96745801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Studio | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/fce7a0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitomo Lodge Te Kuiti - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews CA $99 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=72941486&PinnedHotelID=72941486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363300/36363226/46034cbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House Waitomo - Kitchen - Parking available - Microwave - Living/dining area 7.6 Good 14 reviews CA $203 CA $260 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=36363226&PinnedHotelID=36363226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118336500/118336421/132d8a54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated Villa - 5 mins from Te Kuiti town. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Waitomo Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Caves Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Caves ## About the area Waitomo Caves is home to this houseboat. Opapake Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Huipūtea Reserve. [Visit our Waitomo Caves travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves.dx10061) [View more Houseboats in Waitomo Caves](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Houseboats.d10061-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.253765,175.11449&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CpmhFq%60yk%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQ%40UBQBQDUBQDQBQDQDUDQDQDQDOFQFQDQFSFMFQHOFQFOHMFSHMHOHMHOHOJOHMJKHMJMHMLKJMHMLKJKJILKJKLMJGLKLILGLIJGLILGNILELILENGLENELELGNANELENCNALCNEN%3FNANCLCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%3FN%40NDLBN%40NBLDNDL%40NFLDNDLDLFNDLHLDLHNFLHJFLHLFLHJJLFLLJJLFJLJJLJHLJLJJJLJLHLJJHLJNHNHNHLHNFLHNHPFNFPHNFPFLFRDPFPDPFNDPDPDPDTDPBPDPBPDTBP%40PBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FPATANCTAPATCPCRCRARCNETCPEPCREPEREREPEPGNENGREPGPGNGPINGPGNIPILGNILININILKNINKJILKLKLKJKLILMJKJKJMHKJMJMHKJMFMHMFKHMHOFMHMDMFODMHMDODMDODMBODMDO%40OBM%40ODOBO%3FO%40MBO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMCOAOCO%3FOEMAOCOAMEOEOCMEMEOEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGMIKIMGMIMGMKKIMKKKMKKIKKMKIMKMMKIMKMIMKKIOKOIMIOIOIMIOGQIMGOGQIOGQGOGQEQGSGOEOEQEQESESEQCSEQCQEUCOCSASCSCQAUCQAUAOAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mzlbc0lXFSxHhg2JP5EoRLj5s-o=) Waitomo, Waikato ### What's nearby - Woodlyn Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - Caveworld - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Aranui Cave - 6 min drive - 4.7 km ### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wheels Roadhouse Cafeteria, Te Kuiti - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bosco Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Golden Lantern Takeaways - ‬17 min drive - ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Tomo Bar And Eatery - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 on Oct 10, 2025 start from CA $199.0, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Captains-Unit-S1.h36363183.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 located? > Situated in Waitomo Caves, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodlyn Park and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre and Caveworld are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy Oct 16, 2020 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication Kids loved and Had so much fun! Recommend to everyone ##### Joy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Debbie G. Dec 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### 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. ##### Debbie G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Helene M. Dec 16, 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Helene M. 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