Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Otago, New Zealand

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Otago, 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.

Otago Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
6,482 73% NZ$375 NZ$102,612

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Otago

Ranked by Listing Score among the 6,482 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Otago. 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
VILLA LANE
1 BR · Entire cottage · Otago
5.0
598 reviews
85–100% NZ$140 NZ$35,389 View listing
#2 90
Tranquil Windsor Hideaway
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Otago
4.9
551 reviews
81% NZ$108 NZ$32,167 View listing
#3 90
Short Street Urban Sanctuary
3 BR · Entire bungalow · Otago
5.0
325 reviews
85–100% NZ$178 NZ$50,065 View listing
#4 90
Conway Cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Otago
4.9
324 reviews
85–100% NZ$126 NZ$34,954 View listing
#5 90
Invercargill Picture Apartment Full Bath + yard
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Otago
4.8
312 reviews
85–100% NZ$142 NZ$41,987 View listing
#6 90
Villa on Victoria Avenue Queens Park
3 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
292 reviews
85–100% NZ$194 NZ$66,187 View listing
#7 90
Gladstone Escape
2 BR · Entire home · Otago
4.9
262 reviews
83% NZ$175 NZ$50,755 View listing
#8 90
Relaxing rural retreat on the town boundary
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Otago
5.0
226 reviews
85% NZ$154 NZ$32,160 View listing
#9 90
Luxury at Louisa
3 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
169 reviews
85–100% NZ$171 NZ$50,051 View listing
#10 90
Sea View House B & B with Sauna
1 BR · Private room · Otago
5.0
159 reviews
85–100% NZ$184 NZ$41,675 View listing
#11 90
City central apartment - modern, private & quiet
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Otago
4.8
157 reviews
79% NZ$136 NZ$26,169 View listing
#12 90
MacMaster Bungalow
1 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
151 reviews
79% NZ$145 NZ$30,493 View listing
#13 90 5.0
140 reviews
81% NZ$107 NZ$18,642 View listing
#14 90
Villa Lane - "The Footmans Rest"
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Otago
5.0
98 reviews
85–100% NZ$138 NZ$38,100 View listing
#15 90
Big bungalow in popular Windsor
4 BR · Entire home · Otago
4.9
83 reviews
85–100% NZ$282 NZ$56,902 View listing
#16 90
Country Comfort, Eggs On Tap!
3 BR · Entire home · Otago
4.9
71 reviews
85–100% NZ$252 NZ$55,721 View listing
#17 90
Studio Unit with off street parking
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Otago
5.0
68 reviews
85–100% NZ$122 NZ$17,938 View listing
#18 90
The Lodge at Tikana
2 BR · Farm stay · Otago
5.0
63 reviews
85–100% NZ$417 NZ$124,022 View listing
#19 90 5.0
61 reviews
82% NZ$282 NZ$71,126 View listing
#20 90 5.0
54 reviews
85–100% NZ$175 NZ$54,963 View listing
#21 90
Private cabin close to town and Oreti beach
1 BR · Entire cabin · Otago
5.0
45 reviews
82% NZ$149 NZ$22,506 View listing
#22 90
character meets convenience
4 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
45 reviews
85–100% NZ$298 NZ$50,772 View listing
#23 90
Boutique on Edinburgh - Private and Exclusive
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Otago
4.9
39 reviews
83% NZ$226 NZ$70,968 View listing
#24 90
Humble home on Herbert
3 BR · Entire home · Otago
4.8
39 reviews
80% NZ$263 NZ$65,019 View listing
#25 90
Cosy and Elegant Town house
3 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
37 reviews
84% NZ$224 NZ$54,342 View listing
#26 90
Farm stay in Mill Road
1 BR · Tiny home · Otago
5.0
36 reviews
79% NZ$143 NZ$28,534 View listing
#27 90
Spacious Art Deco Home
3 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
31 reviews
85% NZ$189 NZ$24,529 View listing
#28 90
The Snug
1 BR · Shipping container · Otago
4.9
30 reviews
84% NZ$108 NZ$34,933 View listing
#29 90
Quiet in the Court
4 BR · Entire home · Otago
4.9
29 reviews
83% NZ$301 NZ$86,530 View listing
#30 90
Donovan Cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Otago
5.0
28 reviews
82% NZ$182 NZ$36,217 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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Otago Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    VILLA LANE ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 598 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$17,938 to NZ$124,022, with a median of NZ$41,831, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 85%, compared with 73% across Otago 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 Otago →

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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.