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Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park

Houseboat in Waitomo Caves, near Waitomo Glowworm Caves

3 bedrooms - Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park (Waitomo)

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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.

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Parking available

￥29,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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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.

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

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Microwave
Kitchen

￥21,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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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

Pets not 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

Onsite 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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

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Waikato, Waitomo

What's nearby

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
2 min drive - 2.2 km
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
Aranui Cave
5 min drive - 4.7 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park on Jan 30, 2026 start from ￥22,691, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park 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).

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8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Colette D.

Dec 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Oct 16, 2020

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

Kids loved and Had so much fun! Recommend to everyone

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.

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!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023