Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Hawkes Bay, 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.

Hawkes Bay Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,223 51% NZ$242 NZ$46,555

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Hawkes Bay

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,223 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Hawkes Bay. 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
Gorgeous light filled studio in lovely garden.
Studio BR · Entire condo · Hawkes Bay
5.0
709 reviews
85–100% NZ$208 NZ$45,348 View listing
#2 90
Tiger House Hermitage
2 BR · Barn · Hawkes Bay
5.0
120 reviews
85–100% NZ$382 NZ$45,281 View listing
#3 90
Cooks Cottage Waimārama
2 BR · Tiny home · Hawkes Bay
5.0
52 reviews
84% NZ$231 NZ$58,180 View listing
#4 90
Fantail Farm
2 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
4.9
40 reviews
85–100% NZ$152 NZ$49,375 View listing
#5 90
Seas the Day!
5 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
4.8
21 reviews
85–100% NZ$347 NZ$75,918 View listing
#6 89
Kia Noho - tranquil, modern cottage in native bush
2 BR · Entire cottage · Hawkes Bay
4.9
180 reviews
78% NZ$254 NZ$74,058 View listing
#7 89
Eco Studio Retreat Maraetotara Valley
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Hawkes Bay
5.0
125 reviews
77% NZ$175 NZ$42,315 View listing
#8 89
Luxury heritage home annex in the village
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Hawkes Bay
4.8
72 reviews
77% NZ$228 NZ$62,888 View listing
#9 89
Historic Farm Cottage | Hawke's Bay Station
2 BR · Farm stay · Hawkes Bay
5.0
64 reviews
77% NZ$256 NZ$65,892 View listing
#10 89
Sublime Nooks- Kahuranaki Nook
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Hawkes Bay
5.0
41 reviews
78% NZ$242 NZ$68,758 View listing
#11 89
2 bedroom Private modern house in the Village
2 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
4.8
41 reviews
78% NZ$228 NZ$20,632 View listing
#12 88
Villa Desa walk to town centre spa pool, warm fire
4 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
4.8
120 reviews
74% NZ$366 NZ$102,082 View listing
#13 88
Home in Havelock North
4 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
4.8
18 reviews
74% NZ$415 NZ$55,398 View listing
#14 87
The Village Edge - Villa
3 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
5.0
96 reviews
73% NZ$229 NZ$61,818 View listing
#15 87
Stunning River Views with Fly Fishing Access
4 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
5.0
15 reviews
73% NZ$572 NZ$63,897 View listing
#16 86
Lulu's Boutique Oceanview Accommodation
1 BR · Shipping container · Hawkes Bay
5.0
144 reviews
70% NZ$215 NZ$45,737 View listing
#17 86
Farm stay at Ludlow, B & B Otane, Hawkes Bay, NZ
3 BR · Farm stay · Hawkes Bay
5.0
16 reviews
70% NZ$398 NZ$101,808 View listing
#18 85
Vineyard stay
Room · Hawkes Bay
4.8
141 reviews
67% NZ$121 NZ$17,627 View listing
#19 85
Waterfront in Waimarama
5 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
4.9
130 reviews
67% NZ$468 NZ$116,739 View listing
#20 85
Coastal Country Retreat, breakfast included
2 BR · Farm stay · Hawkes Bay
5.0
102 reviews
67% NZ$254 NZ$45,785 View listing
#21 85
Historical One Bedroom Cottage
1 BR · Farm stay · Hawkes Bay
5.0
90 reviews
66% NZ$133 NZ$26,760 View listing
#22 84
The School House Riverside Luxury
2 BR · Ranch · Hawkes Bay
5.0
151 reviews
64% NZ$336 NZ$71,773 View listing
#23 84
Sublime Nooks - TeMata Nook
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Hawkes Bay
5.0
97 reviews
64% NZ$231 NZ$53,964 View listing
#24 84
Pourerere Beach front - holiday home
4 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
5.0
49 reviews
65% NZ$343 NZ$69,474 View listing
#25 84
Redwood Cottage
2 BR · Farm stay · Hawkes Bay
5.0
30 reviews
64% NZ$210 NZ$41,847 View listing
#26 84
A home away from home. 3-Bedroom in Waipawa.
3 BR · Entire home · Hawkes Bay
5.0
27 reviews
65% NZ$219 NZ$41,921 View listing
#27 83
The Cottage
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Hawkes Bay
5.0
94 reviews
60% NZ$147 NZ$26,799 View listing
#28 83
• Rural • 5 minutes from Waipukurau •
3 BR · Farm stay · Hawkes Bay
5.0
65 reviews
60% NZ$249 NZ$47,278 View listing
#29 83
You and Me by the Sea
4 BR · Entire vacation home · Hawkes Bay
5.0
44 reviews
60% NZ$591 NZ$76,845 View listing
#30 82
Havelock North Country Oasis
1 BR · Room · Hawkes Bay
4.8
122 reviews
58% NZ$161 NZ$14,423 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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Hawkes Bay Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Gorgeous light filled studio in lovely garden. ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 709 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$14,423 to NZ$116,739, with a median of NZ$54,681, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 72%, compared with 51% across Hawkes Bay 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 Hawkes Bay →

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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.