Red Sunset Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- NZ$208,010
- Occupancy
- 43.6%
- Daily rate
- NZ$1,896
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Arorangi brought in NZ$60,632 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 9% less than the Rarotonga average of NZ$66,622.
The short answer
Listings averaged NZ$408 a night, about 6% higher than the Rarotonga average of NZ$385, and were booked on 55% of available nights, close to its 57%.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 98 active listings, Arorangi is the fourth-largest of 5 Rarotonga markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 8%.
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Gross bookings per Arorangi listing averaged NZ$60,632 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Rarotonga average: NZ$66,622), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Arorangi listing brings in NZ$9,540 in July, its best month, and NZ$4,500 in February, its slowest. August runs within 1% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 2.1 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$6,780. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in September 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | NZ$8,062 | 66.4% | NZ$410 | NZ$260 | 137 days | 6.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | NZ$6,083 | 56.1% | NZ$407 | NZ$203 | 115 days | 7.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | NZ$5,627 | 53.2% | NZ$402 | NZ$182 | 128 days | 6.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | NZ$5,268 | 48.5% | NZ$398 | NZ$170 | 115 days | 6.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | NZ$4,409 | 46.1% | NZ$397 | NZ$157 | 89 days | 6.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | NZ$4,917 | 44.9% | NZ$404 | NZ$159 | 108 days | 7.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | NZ$6,449 | 59.8% | NZ$411 | NZ$215 | 128 days | 6.5 nights |
| May 2026 | NZ$6,743 | 58.4% | NZ$414 | NZ$218 | 100 days | 6.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | NZ$8,453 | 70.8% | NZ$415 | NZ$282 | 122 days | 6.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | NZ$9,873 | 75.7% | NZ$415 | NZ$318 | 162 days | 6.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | NZ$9,167 | 71.7% | NZ$416 | NZ$296 | 144 days | 7.2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | NZ$8,263 | 70.6% | NZ$420 | NZ$275 | 141 days | 5.7 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Arorangi address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Arorangi Airbnb took in NZ$60,632 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about NZ$3,460 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about NZ$5,610 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the NZ$3,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about NZ$3,750 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about NZ$2,990 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | NZ$57,232 | NZ$91,920 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Arorangi bookings | NZ$3,400 | NZ$5,460 |
| Gross bookings | NZ$60,632 | NZ$97,380 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Arorangi listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −NZ$8,700 | −NZ$13,980 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; NZ$0 if you clean yourself | −NZ$3,400 | −NZ$5,460 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −NZ$3,030 | −NZ$4,870 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −NZ$1,210 | −NZ$1,950 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −NZ$1,820 | −NZ$2,920 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −NZ$610 | −NZ$610 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −NZ$300 | −NZ$300 |
| ManagementNZ$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −NZ$19,070 | −NZ$30,090 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | NZ$41,562about NZ$3,460 a month | NZ$67,290about NZ$5,610 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Arorangi's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Arorangi home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about NZ$8,120 a month, against NZ$5,050 for the average one.
Occupancy
Arorangi listings were booked on 55% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Rarotonga average (57%) and 2 points below the Cook Islands average (57%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 47% in March to 75% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Arorangi, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 55% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Arorangi, known as ADR (average daily rate), was NZ$408 over the past year, about 6% above the Rarotonga and Cook Islands averages (both about NZ$385). In a typical year, rates peak in August and September at about NZ$415 and bottom out in November and December at about NZ$375.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
September rates run 10% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$399.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Arorangi it averaged NZ$214 over the past year, from about NZ$161 in a typical February to about NZ$308 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about twice February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$222.
Seasonality
Arorangi has one high season, June through October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about 79% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Arorangi
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, NZ$6,780.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | NZ$5,440 |
| February | Low season | NZ$4,500 |
| March | Low season | NZ$5,040 |
| April | Low season | NZ$6,060 |
| May | Shoulder season | NZ$6,620 |
| June | High season | NZ$7,900 |
| July | High season | NZ$9,540 |
| August | High season | NZ$9,500 |
| September | High season | NZ$8,790 |
| October | High season | NZ$7,520 |
| November | Low season | NZ$5,370 |
| December | Low season | NZ$5,070 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–October | NZ$8,650 | 71% | NZ$407 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | NZ$6,620 | 58% | NZ$407 |
| Low seasonNovember–April | NZ$5,250 | 51% | NZ$390 |
Guests book Arorangi stays 126 days ahead on average (about four months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 147 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 92 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-February.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
None of the 98 active listings in Arorangi display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Arorangi.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Arorangi neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Aroa Beach, Muri Lagoon and Titikaveka. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Aroa Beach | A popular spot for snorkeling and relaxing on the beach, Aroa Beach attracts tourists looking for beautiful beaches and water activities. | Aroa Marine Reserve, Aroa Beach, Snorkeling tours, Local restaurants, Kayaking, Cycling |
| Muri Lagoon | Known for its stunning lagoon and vibrant nightlife, Muri Lagoon is ideal for tourists seeking both relaxation and adventure, with plenty of dining and activity options. | Muri Beach, Kite surfing, Snorkeling, Muri Night Market, Palace of Arorangi, Scuba diving |
| Titikaveka | A quieter area known for its beautiful beaches and resorts, perfect for romantic getaways and family vacations. | Titikaveka Beach, Cafe venues, Local shops, Water sports, Walks along the beach, Sunset views |
| Rarotonga Town | The capital of the Cook Islands, Rarotonga Town offers urban amenities and convenient access to services, appealing to those looking for a blend of beach and city life. | Punanga Nui Market, Rarotonga Golf Club, Local bars, Restaurants, Cultural experiences, Shopping |
| Vaka Takitumu | This area features beautiful landscapes and is great for nature lovers, ideal for kayaking, hiking, and appreciating the natural beauty of Rarotonga. | Hiking trails, Eco tours, Kayaking, Cycling paths, Local wildlife, Natural scenery |
| Black Rock | A scenic area popular for its snorkeling and beautiful beaches, attracting tourists who are looking for a peaceful escape with aquatic activities. | Black Rock Beach, Snorkeling spots, Sunbathing areas, Local eateries, Fishing opportunities, Scenic views |
| Puaikura | Famous for its stunning sunsets and beachside accommodations, Puaikura is a favorite spot for those looking to unwind by the ocean. | Puaikura Beach, Beach resorts, Sunset views, Local restaurants, Water activities, Beach walks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Arorangi is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Houses are the most common property type at 71%, about 4.1 times the share of apartments and condos (17%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Arorangi Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 95.9% | 94 |
| Private room | 4.1% | 4 |
Listings by property type
Arorangi Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 71.4% | 70 |
| Apartment/Condo | 17.3% | 17 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 8.2% | 8 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 3.1% | 3 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Arorangi (30% of entire homes), and 40% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 81 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Arorangi entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.7% | 3 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.6% | 24 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% | 22 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.7% | 20 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% | 5 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Arorangi earned NZ$35,500 over the past year, against NZ$48,700 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 24 | NZ$35,500 | NZ$39,700 | NZ$235 | 58% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22 | NZ$43,100 | NZ$51,000 | NZ$374 | 53% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20 | NZ$48,700 | NZ$71,000 | NZ$519 | 50% |
The most common capacity in Arorangi is two guests (31% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more.
Arorangi listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 31.3% | 30 |
| 3 guests | 9.4% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 16.7% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 6.3% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 14.6% | 14 |
| 7 guests | 2.1% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 19.8% | 19 |
Arorangi hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (31%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Arorangi: 97% of listings offer it, and 88% have a washer.
Share of Arorangi listings with each common amenity
Guests
Arorangi runs on foreign visitors: 100% of guests who left reviews live outside Cook Islands. New Zealand leads with 56% of reviewers, ahead of Australia at 20%.
100% of Arorangi guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Arorangi guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 14.8% |
| Wellington | 5.7% |
| Christchurch | 3.2% |
| Waikato | 2.3% |
| Canterbury | 2.1% |
Where Arorangi guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 56.3% |
| Australia | 19.9% |
| United States | 9.1% |
| Canada | 2.9% |
| Germany | 2.5% |
Languages spoken by Arorangi guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 69.5% |
| German | 7.9% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
Arorangi Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 58% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.84.
Communication and check-in score highest in Arorangi; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
55% of Arorangi listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 45% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 24% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Arorangi listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 31.6% | 31 |
| 181-270 days | 23.5% | 23 |
| 91-180 days | 24.5% | 24 |
| 31-90 days | 20.4% | 20 |
Days a year Arorangi listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 21.4% | 21 |
| 181-270 days | 23.5% | 23 |
| 91-180 days | 24.5% | 24 |
| 31-90 days | 22.4% | 22 |
| 1-30 days | 8.2% | 8 |
The average Arorangi booking lasts 6.6 nights, longest in June and shortest in October. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 2,290 in all. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Arorangi
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Only 8% of listings in Arorangi accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is four to six nights.
Minimum stay set by Arorangi listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Arorangi, used by 55% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than three-quarters of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 22% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Arorangi listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than half of Arorangi listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is NZ$93, and some higher fees lift the average to NZ$150. Spread over the average stay of 6.6 nights, that adds roughly NZ$14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Arorangi, a five-bedroom home, took in NZ$208,000 over the past year, about 3.4 times the city's average of NZ$60,600.
Red Sunset Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
"Anchor's Rest"- Relax, rest and getaway Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Mama Anika's Paradise Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Heritage on the Beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Sunset Retreat Beachfront Pool Villa Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Sunset Quay Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Only 2% of Arorangi listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 52% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 10 km, Ngatangiia (10 km away) earned the most per listing, about 29% more than Arorangi. Takitumu was the busiest, booked on 59% of nights against 55% in Arorangi.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avarua 6 km | 119 | NZ$55,412 | NZ$318 | 58% |
| Takitumu 7 km | 112 | NZ$73,930 | NZ$384 | 59% |
| Matavera 9 km | 35 | NZ$56,292 | NZ$333 | 52% |
| Ngatangiia 10 km | 124 | NZ$78,433 | NZ$442 | 58% |
FAQ
An active Arorangi Airbnb grossed NZ$60,632 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 98 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in NZ$9,320 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Arorangi listings earn between NZ$3,490 and NZ$9,320 in a typical month, and the top tenth NZ$13,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Arorangi were booked on 55% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 57% for the Rarotonga average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Arorangi cost NZ$408 before fees. Half of listings charge between NZ$225 and NZ$480, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Arorangi listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Arorangi Airbnb grossed NZ$60,632 in the 12 months to October 2026, 9% below the Rarotonga average of NZ$66,622. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, NZ$41,562 a year (about NZ$3,460 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about NZ$5,610 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging NZ$9,540 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Arorangi listing was open to book earned NZ$214 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made NZ$375 or more.
Arorangi stays were booked 126 days (about four months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Arorangi Airbnb stay lasted 6.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Arorangi Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Aroa Beach, Muri Lagoon and Titikaveka draw the most short-term rental interest in Arorangi. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 98 active Airbnb listings in Arorangi as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Avarua, 6 km away.
In Arorangi, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is NZ$93, and some higher fees lift the average to NZ$150.
All of the Cook Islands had 113,600 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 2,291 Airbnb stays in Arorangi, Cook Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Cook Islands tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 98 active Airbnb listings in Arorangi from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in New Zealand dollars at NZ$1.72 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.