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Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Room
Property grounds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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

About the area

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves is home to this houseboat. Opapake Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Huipūtea Reserve and Woodlyn Park.
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Waitomo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 51 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lantern Takeaways - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬15 min drive

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 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park on 17 April 2026 start from NZ$245, including 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 at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park located?

Situated in Waitomo Caves, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Woodlyn Park, Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre and Caveworld. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Opapake Pa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Colette D.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Kids loved and Had so much fun! Recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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4/10 Poor

Debbie G.

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
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4/10 Poor

Helene M.

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

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