Title: Top Houseboats in New Zealand in 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [New Zealand Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Zealand.dx133)[New Zealand Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in New Zealand](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[New Zealand Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Flight-Destinations)[New Zealand Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Car-Hire-Destinations)[New Zealand Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Zealand.d133.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Fernhill showing a city, a sunset and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052807/c29886bf-32ad-4731-8095-65e5c21e486d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Houseboats in New Zealand ## Compare and save - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](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 Next weekend [23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In one month [13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## New Zealand Accommodation: Most Popular Cities to Stay ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/475000/475043-Queenstown-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Queenstown [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Houseboats.d180018-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ## 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) ![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/c665bee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houseboat in Waitomo [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Endeavour-Unit.h36182179.Hotel-Information) 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. £100 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-5e9ff692.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) ### Houseboat in Waitomo [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Captains-Unit-S1.h36363183.Hotel-Information) 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. £138 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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) ![Luxury Super Yacht | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12880000/12874800/12874764/dcf093b0.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) ### Houseboat in Queenstown City Centre [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Pacific-Jemm-Luxury-Super-Yacht.h12874764.Hotel-Information) 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.co.uk/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) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/035ea654.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) ![Shower, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88363000/88362906/17600573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houseboat in Whangaroa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangaroa-Hotels-Houseboat-Stay-On-One-Of-The-Most-Beautiful-Harbours-In-The-World.h88362906.Hotel-Information) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27®ionId=133&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.co.uk/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNew-Zealand-Houseboats.d133-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNew-Zealand-Houseboats.d133-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 10/10 Excellent "Check in and check out was a breeze with very friendly staff. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Shower was huge with excellent pressure. Towels were soft and a great size. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Will definitely stay again." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-James-Cook-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor.h24850.Hotel-Information) ![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/2730b43c_y.jpg) ### Bealey Quarter 10/10 Excellent "After an initial mix up at check-in the room we stayed in was excellent. On site parking was a little tight but we did get a space every night (there is free on street parking anyway so not really a problem). Room service and amenities supplied were excellent and it was one of the best value stays we have had. Road noise could be a bit of an issue if you're very sensitive to it but it did not keep us awake at all." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Bealey-Quarter.h32947186.Hotel-Information) ![ibis budget Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9150000/9145000/9144904/1c575289_y.jpg) ### ibis budget Auckland Airport 10/10 Excellent "Had all I needed, convenient location. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Auckland-Airport.h9144904.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 "Great facilities and room. Would stay again." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h522358.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 "Was not expecting shower over a bath .. especially without assistance handles. We have always had showers. I’m sure they would have moved us if we had complained as we are both elderly. Must remember to ask next stay. Food, service and airport shuttle were excellent." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h2187263.Hotel-Information) ![Scenic Hotel Dunedin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1063100/1063004/08aaa097_y.jpg) ### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City 10/10 Excellent "Friendly helpful staff, very clean room, great value for money " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Dunedin-City.h1063004.Hotel-Information) ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 10/10 Excellent "Very pleasant, cozy hotel in the centre of the city" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/15c535b9_y.jpg) ### Novotel Auckland Airport 10/10 Excellent "clean room fresh food" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Novotel-Auckland-Airport.h4223624.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, convenient and modern" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about New Zealand ## New Zealand Houseboats information | Number of reviews | 4 | | ----------------- | ------------ | | Accommodation | 4 Houseboats | | Lowest Price | £100 | | Highest Price | £138 | ## 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? ### How can I find cheap houseboats in New Zealand? ### What is there to do in New Zealand near my houseboat?