Title: Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park Houseboat in Waitomo Caves, near Waitomo Glowworm Caves ## Photo gallery for Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park ![Exterior - Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-73c0ff96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-91516cef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-5e9ff692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h854x4y0-8fdafb60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1280h850x0y4-be086ed5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 6.6 ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available £142 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 transport - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/c665bee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ship Endeavour Unit (non balcony) Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitomo - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Waitomo Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Caves Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Caves ## About the area 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves.dx10061) [View more Houseboats in Waitomo Caves](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Houseboats.d10061-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.253765,175.11449&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CpmhFq%60yk%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQ%40UBQBQDUBQDQBQDQDUDQDQDQDOFQFQDQFSFMFQHOFQFOHMFSHMHOHMHOHOJOHMJKHMJMHMLKJMHMLKJKJILKJKLMJGLKLILGLIJGLILGNILELILENGLENELELGNANELENCNALCNEN%3FNANCLCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%3FN%40NDLBN%40NBLDNDL%40NFLDNDLDLFNDLHLDLHNFLHJFLHLFLHJJLFLLJJLFJLJJLJHLJLJJJLJLHLJJHLJNHNHNHLHNFLHNHPFNFPHNFPFLFRDPFPDPFNDPDPDPDTDPBPDPBPDTBP%40PBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FPATANCTAPATCPCRCRARCNETCPEPCREPEREREPEPGNENGREPGPGNGPINGPGNIPILGNILININILKNINKJILKLKLKJKLILMJKJKJMHKJMJMHKJMFMHMFKHMHOFMHMDMFODMHMDODMDODMBODMDO%40OBM%40ODOBO%3FO%40MBO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMCOAOCO%3FOEMAOCOAMEOEOCMEMEOEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGMIKIMGMIMGMKKIMKKKMKKIKKMKIMKMMKIMKMIMKKIOKOIMIOIOIMIOGQIMGOGQIOGQGOGQEQGSGOEOEQEQESESEQCSEQCQEUCOCSASCSCQAUCQAUAOAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mzlbc0lXFSxHhg2JP5EoRLj5s-o=) Waitomo, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Take a trip with Black Water Rafting Co. as you tube down rivers in the pitch black, jump off waterfalls and see the stars, or the glowworms indigenous to this region. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111834/376b67a3-5d7e-4fcf-867f-9bbb33201656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitomo Glowworm Caves 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![ the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the suburb of Goodwood Heights outside Manukau Central. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610849/1c00dc79-e8c6-4e9c-8f26-b80d2076e746.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple 51 min drive \- 44.6 miles - Woodlyn Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Caveworld 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park? ### How much is parking at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park? ### What time is check-in at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park? ### What time is check-out at Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park? ### Where is Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Colette D. 22 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds. ##### Colette D. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy 16 Oct 2020 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication Kids loved and Had so much fun! Recommend to everyone ##### Joy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Debbie G. 10 Dec 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. ##### Debbie G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Helene M. 16 Dec 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! ##### Helene M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ---