Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Taupo, New Zealand

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Taupo, 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.

Taupo Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,070 55% NZ$300 NZ$62,611

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Taupo

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,070 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Taupo. 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
Haven in Taupō
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Taupo
4.9
1022 reviews
85–100% NZ$126 NZ$45,027 View listing
#2 90
Whakaipo Cottage, tranquility, comfort and views
1 BR · Entire cottage · Taupo
4.8
930 reviews
85–100% NZ$147 NZ$50,142 View listing
#3 90
Acacia Bay gem overlooking the lake
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Taupo
4.8
747 reviews
85–100% NZ$119 NZ$11,097 View listing
#4 90 5.0
384 reviews
85–100% NZ$273 NZ$47,126 View listing
#5 90
Quiet and out of town
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Taupo
5.0
348 reviews
85% NZ$150 NZ$36,998 View listing
#6 90
817A On the Lake at Acacia Bay
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Taupo
5.0
338 reviews
80% NZ$219 NZ$63,176 View listing
#7 90
Taupo Acacia Escape with Amazing Close lake views.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Taupo
4.9
317 reviews
85–100% NZ$131 NZ$30,142 View listing
#8 90
Sunset dreamer
3 BR · Entire home · Taupo
5.0
244 reviews
85% NZ$389 NZ$86,104 View listing
#9 90
Panoramic Retreat
1 BR · Entire cabin · Taupo
5.0
186 reviews
85–100% NZ$256 NZ$84,710 View listing
#10 90 5.0
168 reviews
85–100% NZ$486 NZ$163,289 View listing
#11 90
Dreamy sunsets over Lake Taupo & Ruapehu
2 BR · Entire home · Taupo
4.9
166 reviews
83% NZ$421 NZ$120,226 View listing
#12 90
Acacia Heights Cottage - Spa Pool - Taupo
1 BR · Entire vacation home · Taupo
4.8
139 reviews
79% NZ$250 NZ$70,973 View listing
#13 90 5.0
129 reviews
85–100% NZ$408 NZ$67,254 View listing
#14 90
Acacia Bay Lakefront Suite
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Taupo
5.0
98 reviews
85–100% NZ$178 NZ$41,784 View listing
#15 90
Acacia Bays Studio
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Taupo
5.0
85 reviews
85–100% NZ$164 NZ$44,532 View listing
#16 90
The Nest - Relax & Unwind with Spectacular Views
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Taupo
5.0
77 reviews
85–100% NZ$279 NZ$74,879 View listing
#17 90
Breathtaking views of Lake Taupo
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Taupo
4.8
76 reviews
83% NZ$256 NZ$77,408 View listing
#18 90
Acacia Bay Retreat
3 BR · Entire home · Taupo
4.8
52 reviews
82% NZ$349 NZ$76,459 View listing
#19 90
Acacia Bay Bach - Views, Spa & Serenity - Taupo
5 BR · Entire vacation home · Taupo
4.9
50 reviews
85–100% NZ$758 NZ$218,778 View listing
#20 90
Spacious Home with a Lake View in Acacia Bay
3 BR · Entire home · Taupo
4.9
23 reviews
85–100% NZ$386 NZ$101,808 View listing
#21 90
Emu’s nest
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Taupo
5.0
20 reviews
85–100% NZ$133 NZ$18,568 View listing
#22 89
Lago Vista amazing lake views
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Taupo
4.8
314 reviews
78% NZ$243 NZ$73,581 View listing
#23 89
Sky-high retreat, big landscapes
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Taupo
5.0
254 reviews
77% NZ$159 NZ$41,069 View listing
#24 89
Somewhere in Acacia Bay
4 BR · Entire home · Taupo
5.0
175 reviews
77% NZ$315 NZ$67,277 View listing
#25 89
Cottage over the Lake
2 BR · Entire home · Taupo
5.0
103 reviews
77% NZ$282 NZ$78,972 View listing
#26 89
Fairbairn Apartment - peaceful country garden
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Taupo
5.0
72 reviews
77% NZ$210 NZ$39,978 View listing
#27 89
Acacia Bay Holiday home
1 BR · Entire home · Taupo
4.9
26 reviews
78% NZ$164 NZ$38,600 View listing
#28 89
Upstairs Acacia Number 6
2 BR · Entire home · Taupo
4.9
21 reviews
76% NZ$196 NZ$14,109 View listing
#29 89
Getaway at Glendas way
3 BR · Entire home · Taupo
4.9
11 reviews
76% NZ$475 NZ$106,985 View listing
#30 87
Stylish Retreat | Peaceful & Private Escape
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Taupo
5.0
503 reviews
73% NZ$203 NZ$51,651 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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Taupo Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Haven in Taupō ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 1022 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$11,097 to NZ$218,778, with a median of NZ$65,215, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 85%, compared with 55% across Taupo 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.

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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.

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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.

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