I loved sleeping in an old war plane. I loved having air conditioning available. Not everywhere I stayed in the country had air conditioning. The person who checked me in was very kind and helpful. I was provided with useful information and easy to read maps showing directions to food and services etc. Located really close to Legendary Blackwater Rafting Company, and other fun adventure opportunities in the Waitomo area.

I did have some panic and struggle getting inside the place at first, but I can’t really complain because the door handle to the plane is the original door handle…and it was because I have never climbed in such a plane to know how to open the door. I was able to call the number and they helped me over the phone with instructions on getting the door open. I just needed to push the handle down a bit harder.

Very comfortable stay. It's super clean and very cosy. Great outlook and the surrounding gardens are beautiful. All the different accommodation types are really spread out on the property, so it's very private! Lots of space to spread out. The bathroom was spotlessly clean and had great water pressure and lots of hot water. Super close to Waitomo and we loved staying here!!!

Needed more airing out - it smelt a bit musty. The kitchen is very basic and only has a small freezer...but it had everything we needed. The remote for the TV didn't work...but we were able to operate manually.

As with all accommodations in Woodlyn Park, this is a really cool room for a night! Staying at a real aeroplane is a unique experience. The plane tail can easily fit four people. Even though there was another company staying at the cockpit at the same time we never even heard them. The surroundings are so beautiful with a lovely green landscape! The closeness to Waitomo Caves is also great as it only takes one minute to drive there. Everything was really clean and everything needed in a kitchen is in place. It’s really appreciated that there is a toilet and shower in the unit. Our overall feel though is that everything is a bit dated. We think it’s great for a night or two, but wouldn’t stay a long time here. But for the experience - give it a go!

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We loved that it was different, like sleeping in a boat on land was an amazing experience. We liked the country like feel too. Our queen bed was very comfortable but the single beds were no good (unit 2). Our 20 years old's son told us that he didn't sleep well as both singles were sinking in the middle, they had no support underneath. Except that everything was great, a great welcoming from the host, given us info on what to do around and where to dine in... There was no wi-fi but that is okay. Great location, close to the Waitomo Caves.

Just the single beds were uncomfortable.

We loved the Hobbit themed motel room. I first heard about the Woodlyn Park Motel about 20 years ago! The kids adored the bunk room. Beds were extremely comfortable and we had everything we needed and more. I’d read in other reviews that it was tired looking but apart from the boards above the door needing painted, everything else was excellent. We will remember our stay forever.

It would have been good to have a childrens’ play area and maybe somewhere to buy provisions such as bread and milk or coffee and ice cream, although Waitomo is only minutes away so we managed.

This is the third time we have stayed at Woodlyn Park. The first time was 12 year ago & we stayed in the ship then a few years later we booked the plane. We booked two rooms this time: the Hobbit Hole and the Train. The Hobbit hole is lovely - spacious and warm. My parents were delighted with their space The train looks great from the outside and has plenty of space inside The lady who checked us in was lovely

We felt the train was getting tired and needed some attention. -There were no plugs in either the kitchen or bathroom -The bathroom sink does not drain properly -The blinds in the bunk room are ripped -The main bedroom needs a hanging rail (I saw someone had suggested this back in 2021 too). Get rid of the big black chair and put some hanging storage in its place. -The main bed needs replacing as it dips in the middle. I also don't like the way it is jammed against the wall

We stopped in room 5, the stern on the ship. It is simple accommodation with all the basics but it's quirkiness is why we booked it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and absorbed in the atmosphere. Would book again. They have internal insect repellent to keep bugs at bay.

We stopped on a cool night so didn't need the noisy extraction fans running and had the balcony door open in the afternoon to cool the rooms down. On a warm still night you might need bug repellent to sit outside.

We stayed in the Olympic unit on the ship, it was fun. The place is quiet, the beds are a little too soft for me. The top floor was squeaky but as we went to bed at the same time no one was disturbed in the bedrooms. I loved the balcony and the misty view in the morning. As we have caves booked for 8:30 am it was perfect for us, will definitely recommend for stay. If possible next time I will book the plane unit :-D.

What a fun place to stay. Daughter loved it in the boat. Her highlight was feeding and talking to the pig everyday. So quiet with lovely bird song. Very friendly, helpful owner. An upgrade would make it fantastic, but being old and quirky gives it character. Even though mostly booked out we never saw most people. Just the others on the ship units and only once. It was great. We recommend staying here.

There's not much we didn't like. Our fridge was a bit noisy through the first night but didnt hear it the second night. Also we couldn't find the TV remote and just used the buttons, no biggie. So, if that's all there is to dislike, I think that's pretty good.

Great venue in beautiful countryside. We loved the quirky accommodation options and the kids loved the animals in the nearby paddocks.

We stayed in one of the boat units ("Titanic") with our family of four young children. The photos had not indicated that the extra bedrooms were downstairs - our kids are too scared to sleep that far away from us so we had to relocate mattresses to the top floor where my wife and I slept. If we had known the bedrooms were that far away we would have chosen a different place to stay. That said, it worked out and we loved the spot. Would definitely enjoy staying again!