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

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# Houseboats in New Zealand

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## Our top choices for New Zealand houseboats

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-65b86d4e.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)

![1 bedroom, 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)

### Houseboat in Waitomo

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

6.0/10

(2)

"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 $136

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

[](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)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1280h850x0y4-be086ed5.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)

![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)

### Houseboat in Waitomo

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

6.0/10

(3)

"Kids loved and Had so much fun! Recommend to everyone "

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Joy

CA $196

CA $253 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

![Luxury Super Yacht | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/88af924e.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)

![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)

![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)

### Houseboat in Queenstown City Centre

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

7.0/10

Good

(2)

"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...

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Anonymous traveller

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

![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/91143069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/a2a346a9.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)

![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)

### Houseboat in Whangaroa

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

[](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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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

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

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room, fast check-in and out "

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

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

### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very generous sized room and beautifully prepared. Nice welcome and easy parking. It was a very hot day and I really enjoyed a late afternoon dip in the lovely clean pool, and sitting poolside"

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

![Horizon by SkyCity ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96762100/96762015/7547c255_y.jpg)

### Horizon by SkyCity 

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing friendly staff"

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Horizon-By-SkyCity.h96762015.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

"Very pleasant reception"

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

![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291_y.jpg)

### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff, great sheets, crisp and cotton. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548771/f349763b_y.jpg)

### Rydges Auckland

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and fair prices "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Rydges-Auckland.h548771.Hotel-Information)

![Sherwood Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15861100/15861047/w3836h2558x4y3-58bf1a9f_y.jpg)

### Sherwood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, location, room condition were great ! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sherwood-Queenstown.h15861047.Hotel-Information)

![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/0b184964_y.jpg)

### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Cordis.h8072.Hotel-Information)

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

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, quiet and comfortable and despite all the terminal work, convenient."

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

## Find out more about New Zealand

## New Zealand Houseboats information

| Number of reviews | 1            |
| ----------------- | ------------ |
| Accommodation     | 4 Houseboats |
| Lowest Price      | CA $182      |
| Highest Price     | CA $253      |

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