Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing provides a playground and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing offer comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with hair dryers
Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves
Property manager
Shaokang
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Playground
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Heating
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Dining table
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
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
How much is parking at Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing located?
Situated in Waitomo Caves, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodlyn Park and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Caveworld and Opapake Pa are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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We really enjoyed the repurposed train car, it was just right for 2. It also has a bedroom for 3 more, but given the 1 bath, our 2 were enough. Walking distance to both principal restaurants and market, as well as glow worm cave. Very pleased to have stayed here.
This most unusual accommodation – in a train car – is located in an extremely peaceful and quiet valley. The place has other unusual accommodations like an airplane and a hobbit motel. Check in at the front office was very easy and professional. Would love to go there again.
Staying in the train car was a unique and enjoyable experience. It had everything we needed. Note: the wifi hotspot is strongest in the bathroom lol! The location was convenient to Waitomo and the host offered suggestions of nearby sites to visit. We took a drive to see the natural bridge, cave, and waterfall, all of which were close together and a short walk from the road. Highly recommend those! And star gazing at night from the little deck was amazing. Overall a great stay with lots of special memories for me and my family!
All good but did not like having the bed where it was. One side is against the wall. It was like being in a caravan, hard to get in and out of the bed without waking my partner.
My friend and I stayed in the train car for one night following the Black Abyss Waitomo Caves excursion. I didn’t want to drive far in the dark after our cave adventure, and the train car was less than a 5 minute drive away. The train car is extremely well maintained. Back room can be a bit chilly as the heating unit is in the central bedroom, but there were plenty of blankets to keep warm. I would describe the larger bed as on the firm (but comfy!) side and the back bedroom beds as being less firm/more springy. The amount of space inside was impressive. The setting is absolutely serene. WIFI was decent for that kind of rural area. The host was excellent at communicating and happily accommodated our need for a contactless late night self check in. We couldn’t be happier and would stay here again.
So cozy and warm, very clean and tidy, best sleep we have had for a very long time.
Thank you
Just a suggestion, maybe write up some history on the carriage if you have it or can access it. That would be pretty cool to be able to read about the carriages life
It was lovely to be able to go right from our cave tours to this lodging. A three minute drive. And the Huhu cafe right back up the road was an easy and good dinner--nice recommendation at checkin. Above all we enjoyed the charming train car as a unique place to stay. Everything was comfortable, and the curved roof panels and nice bathroom added to the back were nice touches.
Stayed in the converted train carriage. Cleverly laid out accommodation making full use of the carriage. Close to Waitomo caves and other activities. Lovely rural outlook.
Our stay in the train was wonderful! So close to Waitomo, to do the tours and see the great sights around the area made this place perfect. Would definitely come back!
Kevan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
Katherine M.
2 May 2019
Different
The train carriage was cute & different. It was comfortable & the sun in the afternoon warmed the carriage up beautifully.