Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Bay Of Plenty, 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.

Bay Of Plenty Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
3,343 56% NZ$266 NZ$56,513

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Bay Of Plenty

Ranked by Listing Score among the 3,343 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Bay Of Plenty. 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
Whakaipo Cottage, tranquility, comfort and views
1 BR · Entire cottage · Bay Of Plenty
4.8
930 reviews
85–100% NZ$147 NZ$50,142 View listing
#2 90
Kawakawa Hut with outdoor “crystal” bath
1 BR · Tiny home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
686 reviews
85–100% NZ$191 NZ$63,172 View listing
#3 90
Tongariro River House
3 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
309 reviews
85–100% NZ$164 NZ$45,211 View listing
#4 90
Spacious 4BR Home - cleaning included
4 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
171 reviews
85–100% NZ$245 NZ$71,605 View listing
#5 90
Dreamy sunsets over Lake Taupo & Ruapehu
2 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
166 reviews
83% NZ$421 NZ$120,226 View listing
#6 90
Lochside retreat
1 BR · Tiny home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
147 reviews
85–100% NZ$257 NZ$78,165 View listing
#7 90
"The Farmer's Rest"-Sunsets in outdoor bath
1 BR · Farm stay · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
144 reviews
85–100% NZ$236 NZ$46,997 View listing
#8 90
Character fisherman's cottage near Tongariro River
2 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
132 reviews
79% NZ$233 NZ$66,563 View listing
#9 90
"Gardenhead" Cottage Turangi
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
60 reviews
81% NZ$154 NZ$45,657 View listing
#10 90
Overlook the Tongariro River - 4 Brm House
4 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
60 reviews
80% NZ$331 NZ$98,678 View listing
#11 90
Modern Home with Lake and Sunset Views
2 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
45 reviews
85% NZ$272 NZ$71,363 View listing
#12 90
The Eyrie
5 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
26 reviews
84% NZ$1,323 NZ$132,824 View listing
#13 90
Emu’s nest
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
20 reviews
85–100% NZ$133 NZ$18,568 View listing
#14 90
The Knights at Motuoapa,Taupo,Tongariro Crossing .
3 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
17 reviews
81% NZ$259 NZ$67,028 View listing
#15 90
Ruru Lodge - Single Room
Room · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
17 reviews
85% NZ$152 NZ$11,938 View listing
#16 89
"Be our Guest"-Self-contained unit in family home
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
1047 reviews
76% NZ$122 NZ$28,288 View listing
#17 89
Sky-high retreat, big landscapes
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
254 reviews
77% NZ$159 NZ$41,069 View listing
#18 89
Getaway at Glendas way
3 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
11 reviews
76% NZ$475 NZ$106,985 View listing
#19 88
Home in Motuoapa
2 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
57 reviews
74% NZ$193 NZ$47,087 View listing
#20 88
Flashpacker Ensuite Room • Tongariro & Whakapapa
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Bay Of Plenty
4.8
18 reviews
74% NZ$122 NZ$26,634 View listing
#21 87
ALBA cottage. Base your adventure here!
2 BR · Entire cottage · Bay Of Plenty
4.8
636 reviews
72% NZ$178 NZ$46,215 View listing
#22 87
Glamping at Happy Daze!
1 BR · Private room · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
364 reviews
71% NZ$101 NZ$27,704 View listing
#23 87
Camellia guesthouse
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Bay Of Plenty
4.8
63 reviews
71% NZ$122 NZ$23,461 View listing
#24 87
Tongariro Flashpacker + Private Ensuite
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
54 reviews
71% NZ$121 NZ$25,533 View listing
#25 87
Muirs Reef Lodge | Luxury Kinloch Accommodation
4 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
36 reviews
72% NZ$401 NZ$93,748 View listing
#26 87
Sequoia Garden 2 bedroom guest suite
2 BR · Room · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
33 reviews
71% NZ$194 NZ$19,361 View listing
#27 87
Family Getaway! Fishing Biking Hiking
3 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
4.8
22 reviews
73% NZ$256 NZ$30,861 View listing
#28 86
Renovated Tauranga Taupo river view Gem
3 BR · Entire cottage · Bay Of Plenty
4.9
240 reviews
69% NZ$284 NZ$69,357 View listing
#29 86
The Kinloch Retreat
4 BR · Entire home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
115 reviews
68% NZ$445 NZ$118,289 View listing
#30 86
Cozy Kinloch
4 BR · Entire vacation home · Bay Of Plenty
5.0
50 reviews
68% NZ$517 NZ$133,777 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. 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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Bay Of Plenty Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Bay Of Plenty?

    Whakaipo Cottage, tranquility, comfort and views ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 930 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% 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$11,938 to NZ$133,777, with a median of NZ$48,615, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 78%, compared with 56% across Bay Of Plenty 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 2026-10-30. 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 Bay Of Plenty →

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.