Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Auckland, New Zealand

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Auckland, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Auckland Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
4,848 67% NZ$196 NZ$49,677

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Auckland Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Auckland

Ranked by Listing Score among the 4,848 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Auckland. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Misty Mountain Hut - Piha
Studio · Hut · Auckland
4.9
973 reviews
83% NZ$166 NZ$43,467 View listing
#2 90
West of the Moon
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Auckland
4.9
603 reviews
85–100% NZ$122 NZ$35,140 View listing
#3 90
Guest Suite - Cosy place in the Wattle Downs
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Auckland
4.8
304 reviews
85% NZ$80 NZ$26,046 View listing
#4 90
Cosy Tiny-Home Escape from Home
1 BR · Tiny home · Auckland
4.8
265 reviews
85–100% NZ$115 NZ$35,413 View listing
#5 90
Piha Beach Hut
1 BR · Room · Auckland
4.9
256 reviews
85% NZ$101 NZ$18,428 View listing
#6 90
Tranquil Karekare Valley Home
2 BR · Entire home · Auckland
4.9
228 reviews
80% NZ$182 NZ$50,383 View listing
#7 90
Weymouth Oasis
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Auckland
5.0
145 reviews
82% NZ$108 NZ$27,121 View listing
#8 90
Charming Kiwi Bach by the Sea
1 BR · Entire home · Auckland
4.9
141 reviews
83% NZ$96 NZ$29,240 View listing
#9 90
Neighborhood Hideaway with Air-con and Deck
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Auckland
4.8
111 reviews
85–100% NZ$171 NZ$45,587 View listing
#10 90
Beautiful 1 bedroom house
1 BR · Entire home · Auckland
4.9
106 reviews
84% NZ$131 NZ$41,696 View listing
#11 90
Sunset Treetops Escape, Muriwai Valley
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Auckland
5.0
86 reviews
83% NZ$228 NZ$63,244 View listing
#12 90
2 bedroom, dog friendly home away from home
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Auckland
4.8
73 reviews
85–100% NZ$121 NZ$22,739 View listing
#13 90 4.9
59 reviews
85–100% NZ$82 NZ$15,132 View listing
#14 90
Simple and Serene - Piha guest suite
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Auckland
5.0
55 reviews
85–100% NZ$186 NZ$25,423 View listing
#15 90
Views - pets - privacy
2 BR · Entire home · Auckland
4.8
39 reviews
85% NZ$366 NZ$85,758 View listing
#16 90
Stunning Kauri Valley Lodge
6 BR · Farm stay · Auckland
5.0
23 reviews
85% NZ$601 NZ$63,181 View listing
#17 90
Little Huia Bach
2 BR · Entire home · Auckland
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% NZ$201 NZ$24,078 View listing
#18 90
Piha Treehouse
1 BR · Entire home · Auckland
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% NZ$282 NZ$33,057 View listing
#19 89
Piha Vista
2 BR · Entire home · Auckland
4.8
192 reviews
78% NZ$317 NZ$38,148 View listing
#20 89
Guest Suite in Conifer Grove
1 BR · Room · Auckland
4.8
37 reviews
78% NZ$91 NZ$12,954 View listing
#21 89
Quiet 40m² Studio - Washer, Kitchen, AC, Work Desk
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Auckland
4.9
26 reviews
77% NZ$89 NZ$15,299 View listing
#22 88
A quiet piece of paradise R2
Room · Auckland
5.0
30 reviews
74% NZ$54 NZ$8,374 View listing
#23 88
The Cabana at the Muriwai Estate and Collective
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Auckland
5.0
22 reviews
74% NZ$354 NZ$47,217 View listing
#24 87
Ruruwai - Perfectly positioned in Piha
1 BR · Entire home · Auckland
5.0
218 reviews
73% NZ$215 NZ$54,749 View listing
#25 87
The Gardens Stay
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Auckland
4.9
93 reviews
71% NZ$140 NZ$35,115 View listing
#26 87
Awhitu Zen - Balinese Inspired Villa with Hot Tub
1 BR · Entire villa · Auckland
5.0
49 reviews
72% NZ$293 NZ$72,052 View listing
#27 87
Muriwai Surf Shack
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Auckland
5.0
40 reviews
71% NZ$221 NZ$43,339 View listing
#28 87
Live-easy opposite Piha Beach
3 BR · Entire home · Auckland
5.0
35 reviews
72% NZ$352 NZ$83,810 View listing
#29 86
Piha Retreat - FivePendrell
2 BR · Entire home · Auckland
5.0
623 reviews
70% NZ$379 NZ$89,456 View listing
#30 86 4.9
221 reviews
69% NZ$66 NZ$12,652 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Auckland Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Auckland?

    Misty Mountain Hut - Piha ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 973 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 83% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from NZ$8,374 to NZ$89,456, with a median of NZ$35,276, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Auckland.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 83%, compared with 67% across Auckland during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Auckland →

Review monthly performance for each listing

See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

Inspect the calendar observations behind the estimates

Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

Historical coverage varies by listing.

Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.