Title: Top Houseboats in New Zealand in 2026 | Expedia.ca [New Zealand Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/New-Zealand.dx133)[New Zealand Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in New Zealand](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[New Zealand Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Flight-Destinations)[New Zealand Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Car-Rental-Destinations)[New Zealand Vacations](https://expedia.ca/New-Zealand.d133.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Tongaporutu which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922898688/9b2d99d2-9a80-420a-8480-133b1e24acc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922898688/9b2d99d2-9a80-420a-8480-133b1e24acc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates In two weeks [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In three months [May 1 - May 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-05-01&endDate=2026-05-03&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In four months [May 29 - May 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-05-29&endDate=2026-05-31&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## 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) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-e3b02e17.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 5 - Feb 6 [](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) ![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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h854x4y0-8fdafb60.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) ### 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 $259 total includes taxes & fees Feb 3 - Feb 4 [](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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/25fa9f82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Super Yacht | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/d9d2176d.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) ### 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) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/d6647945.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) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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We asked for a late checkout and they were very accommodating. It was in a great location." [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-SkyCity-Hotel.h40995.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 "the room was spacious, the service staff was very helpful, and breakfast was outstanding" [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Pullman-Auckland-Airport.h98523484.Hotel-Information) ![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg) ### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 10/10 Excellent "Great rooms" [](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/15c535b9_y.jpg) ### Novotel Auckland Airport 10/10 Excellent "So convenient and close to the airport" [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Novotel-Auckland-Airport.h4223624.Hotel-Information) ![Rydges Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548771/f349763b_y.jpg) ### Rydges Auckland 10/10 Excellent "Clean room, staff, upgrade, amenities & location are perfect! " [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Rydges-Auckland.h548771.Hotel-Information) ![JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522358/fe095e62_y.jpg) ### JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport 10/10 Excellent "Everything was great especially the staff, all of them" [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h522358.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 "Spacious, modern accommodation in a central location. We had a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment and it was super clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Great supply of toiletries, comfortable beds, functional kitchenette and laundry facilities including a dryer, that was a bonus. The only thing that wasn’t great is a fan that was connected to the light in both bathrooms. It was extremely noisy and given bathrooms are very close to beds it was inconvenient at times. " [](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 "Great stay, let us check in early, facilities were great. Everything we needed for a 24 hour stay. " [](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.Hotel-Information) ![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db_y.jpg) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "It was our first stay in New Zealand and after a long flight, it was nice to have a spacious king size suite with lake views. The view was amazing! Bathrooms were clean. The unit had everything we needed - hot showers, good water pressure, and kitchenette. There is a parking garage available that is very small and tight but you get used to it. You do hear cars but it didn’t really bother us. Location is convenient, 15-20 minute walk into town. There are stairs to get into the unit and the front desk so just beware if you have lots of luggage. " [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.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 $259 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much do houseboats in New Zealand cost? ### How many houseboats are there in New Zealand? ### Why book your houseboat in New Zealand with Expedia? ### What is there to do in New Zealand near my houseboat?