Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Wellington, New Zealand

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Wellington, 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.

Wellington Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,105 68% NZ$186 NZ$47,559

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Wellington

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,105 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Wellington. 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
Stylish loft 10-15 mins to city/ferry with parking
1 BR · Private room · Wellington
4.9
1420 reviews
85–100% NZ$73 NZ$22,102 View listing
#2 90
Oceanfront Studio Escape
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
4.9
684 reviews
85–100% NZ$135 NZ$43,723 View listing
#3 90
2 Bedroom @ Island Bay, Private & Close to Beach
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
4.8
637 reviews
85–100% NZ$157 NZ$53,273 View listing
#4 90
South Coast Charm - Amazing views
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
5.0
496 reviews
83% NZ$221 NZ$58,822 View listing
#5 90
Stunning Sea View Apartment
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
5.0
476 reviews
81% NZ$289 NZ$87,551 View listing
#6 90
Oceanfront Penthouse Escape
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
4.9
371 reviews
85–100% NZ$235 NZ$73,298 View listing
#7 90
Sunny Seaside Bungalow in Lyall Bay
3 BR · Entire bungalow · Wellington
4.8
348 reviews
84% NZ$233 NZ$62,906 View listing
#8 90
Hillside Studio
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wellington
5.0
317 reviews
85–100% NZ$129 NZ$40,264 View listing
#9 90
Large character home with 5 bedrooms in Kilbirnie
5 BR · Entire home · Wellington
5.0
257 reviews
80% NZ$342 NZ$94,848 View listing
#10 90
The Hidden Gem | tranquility close to town
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wellington
4.9
255 reviews
85–100% NZ$196 NZ$66,795 View listing
#11 90
Cavendish Studio - modern, private, and sunny.
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wellington
5.0
247 reviews
79% NZ$115 NZ$33,767 View listing
#12 90
Modern studio with spa, in great location
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Wellington
4.9
202 reviews
85–100% NZ$196 NZ$47,735 View listing
#13 90
Lyall Bay Studio
Studio BR · Entire guest suite · Wellington
4.9
187 reviews
82% NZ$128 NZ$38,342 View listing
#14 90 5.0
179 reviews
85–100% NZ$61 NZ$19,510 View listing
#15 90
Stunning Views Ocean-Front
2 BR · Entire home · Wellington
4.9
156 reviews
85–100% NZ$257 NZ$77,368 View listing
#16 90
Luxe Beach House
2 BR · Entire home · Wellington
5.0
154 reviews
85–100% NZ$357 NZ$64,859 View listing
#17 90
Lyall Bay Beach Bliss
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
5.0
150 reviews
84% NZ$143 NZ$43,516 View listing
#18 90
Warm Studio Apartment
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
5.0
149 reviews
85% NZ$126 NZ$22,876 View listing
#19 90
Perfect Pied-à-Terre
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
4.9
142 reviews
80% NZ$138 NZ$38,126 View listing
#20 90
Beach Haven on Lyall Bay Parade
4 BR · Entire home · Wellington
4.9
141 reviews
83% NZ$424 NZ$128,306 View listing
#21 90
Bennies - Suburban Cutie
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wellington
4.9
139 reviews
85–100% NZ$124 NZ$33,379 View listing
#22 90
Adorable 1 bedroom garden studio with ensuite
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wellington
4.9
122 reviews
82% NZ$117 NZ$20,858 View listing
#23 90
Sunny Beach Cottage Lyall Bay
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Wellington
5.0
104 reviews
85–100% NZ$129 NZ$23,959 View listing
#24 90 5.0
98 reviews
83% NZ$56 NZ$5,896 View listing
#25 90
Quaint, self-contained house in the heart of city
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Wellington
4.8
85 reviews
85–100% NZ$161 NZ$34,145 View listing
#26 90
Tui Vista Cottage
1 BR · Entire home · Wellington
5.0
77 reviews
85–100% NZ$194 NZ$59,205 View listing
#27 90
Island Bay Escape - Close to Shops, City & Airport
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
5.0
77 reviews
85–100% NZ$145 NZ$39,720 View listing
#28 90 4.9
76 reviews
81% NZ$77 NZ$13,556 View listing
#29 90
Stylish, modern apartment in Island Bay
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Wellington
4.9
59 reviews
82% NZ$189 NZ$33,802 View listing
#30 90
The coast is clear - South Coast delight
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wellington
5.0
56 reviews
79% NZ$121 NZ$20,349 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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Wellington Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Stylish loft 10-15 mins to city/ferry with parking ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 1420 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$5,896 to NZ$128,306, with a median of NZ$39,992, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 68% across Wellington 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 Wellington →

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.