Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Waikoloa, HI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
112
Avg. booking lead time
81 days
Listings showing a permit
70%
Peak revenue month
January
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Waikoloa Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the Hawaii average. Listings averaged $370 a night and were booked on 45% of available nights, against $465 and 49% for the Hawaii average.

January, usually the best month, brings in about 86% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.

With 112 active listings, Waikoloa is the 31st-largest of 88 Hawaii markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 18% while the number of active listings shrank 14%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Waikoloa?

Gross bookings per Waikoloa listing averaged $47,279 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Hawaii average: $61,223), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Waikoloa listing brings in $7,130 in January, its best month, and $3,830 in September, its slowest. February runs within 2% of January, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $11,000+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $6,960 or more, roughly $2,900 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $4,040 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,210 or less, about 55% of the median.

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.

January earns about 1.9 times what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

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.

Waikoloa Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

January 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in February 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Waikoloa, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$4,07542.4%$363$13674 days5.9 nights
Oct 2025$5,23949.2%$370$16977 days5.7 nights
Nov 2025$5,19749.9%$375$17378 days6.1 nights
Dec 2025$5,67548.0%$400$183106 days6.7 nights
Jan 2026$7,80364.8%$400$252114 days9.5 nights
Feb 2026$7,52969.2%$401$269104 days8.1 nights
Mar 2026$7,52667.6%$397$24386 days6.6 nights
Apr 2026$4,73646.5%$373$15866 days6.2 nights
May 2026$4,64744.2%$365$15066 days5.2 nights
Jun 2026$5,80450.6%$369$19357 days5.8 nights
Jul 2026$5,81641.1%$366$18868 days6.9 nights
Aug 2026$5,19042.4%$354$16761 days5.4 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole Waikoloa market, enter its address and size in the short-term rental calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Waikoloa Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Waikoloa Airbnb took in $47,279 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,460 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 $4,290 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $5,840 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,950 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,120 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 HOA or condo fees.

Waikoloa Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Waikoloa Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$41,439$71,400
Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Waikoloa bookings$5,840$10,060
Gross bookings$47,279$81,460
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Waikoloa listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$6,430−$11,080
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$5,840−$10,060
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$2,360−$4,070
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$950−$1,630
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,420−$2,440
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$470−$470
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$240−$240
Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings$0$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free$0$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on$0$0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$17,710−$29,990
Left for housing costs, then profit$29,569about $2,460 a month$51,470about $4,290 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Waikoloa Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Waikoloa'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 Waikoloa 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.

How Waikoloa's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Waikoloa listings are booked on 76% or more of their nights, against 51% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $330 adds about $3,310 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $500 a night or more, against a median of $330. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $4,140 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about $7,130, against $3,830 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Waikoloa listings average 4.86 stars, and 48% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 $6,790 a month, against $3,940 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Waikoloa?

Waikoloa listings were booked on 45% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Hawaii average (49%) and 4 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 41% in May to 71% in February.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 88%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 76% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 51% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 28% or less, roughly two nights a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Waikoloa, May the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 45% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Waikoloa?

The average nightly rate in Waikoloa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $370 over the past year, about 20% below the Hawaii average of $465 and about 16% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in February and December at about $390 and bottom out in September at about $335.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $655+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $500 or more, about $170 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $330 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $205 or less, about 62% of the median.

February rates run 17% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Waikoloa?

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 Waikoloa it averaged $165 over the past year, from about $128 in a typical September to about $252 in a typical February.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $293+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $205 or more, about $80 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $125 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $70 or less, about 56% of the median.

February RevPAR is about twice September's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $165 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Waikoloa

Waikoloa has two high seasons, January–March and July, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to November and slows again in April and May.

Average revenue by month in Waikoloa

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Waikoloa in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Waikoloa, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryHigh season$7,130
FebruaryHigh season$7,040
MarchHigh season$6,990
AprilLow season$4,540
MayLow season$4,300
JuneShoulder season$5,550
JulyHigh season$6,030
AugustShoulder season$5,090
SeptemberLow season$3,830
OctoberLow season$4,910
NovemberLow season$4,770
DecemberShoulder season$5,510
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Waikoloa by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonJanuary–March$7,05068%$387
High seasonJuly$6,03046%$368
Shoulder seasonJune, August, December$5,38047%$372
Low seasonApril–May, September–November$4,47046%$350

Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Waikoloa?

Guests book Waikoloa stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 100 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 58 days. A typical December booking is made in early September.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Waikoloa

70% of the 112 active listings in Waikoloa display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.

Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Waikoloa.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Waikoloa

AirROI's area guide picks five Waikoloa neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kohala Coast, Kona and Mauna Kea. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Waikoloa
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Kohala CoastFamous for its luxury resorts and beautiful beaches. Ideal for those seeking a relaxing vacation spot with great amenities and outdoor activities.Hapuna Beach, Mauna Kea Beach, Waialea Bay, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kohala Coast Golf, Hiking Trails
KonaRenowned for its coffee farms and historic sites, popular among tourists for water-based activities and exploring local culture.Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Magic Sands Beach, Kailua Kona Village, Historic Kailua Village, Kona Brewing Company
Mauna KeaOffers stunning stargazing opportunities and beautiful landscapes. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.Mauna Kea Observatory, Mauna Kea Summit, Hiking Trails, Cultural Centers, Visitor Information Center
Upolu PointA serene location with breathtaking coastal views. Great for secluded stays away from the busier tourist spots.Beach access, Fishing opportunities, Scenic hiking, Wildlife watching, Quiet atmosphere
PuakoAn exclusive area with luxury beachfront properties. Attracts visitors looking for a peaceful retreat on the beach.Puako Beach, Horseback riding, Snorkeling spots, Scuba diving, Secluded beaches

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Waikoloa Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Waikoloa are entire homes (91%), with private rooms at 9%. Apartments or condos (42%) and houses (38%) split the stock almost evenly.

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Waikoloa Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 91%
  • Private room 9%
Room types in numbers
Waikoloa Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home91.1%102
Private room8.9%10

Apartments and houses split the stock

Waikoloa Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 42%
  • House 38%
  • Others 16%
  • Hotel/Boutique 4%
Property types in numbers
Waikoloa Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
Apartment/Condo42.0%47
House38.4%43
Others16.1%18
Hotel/Boutique3.6%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Waikoloa Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Waikoloa (38% of entire homes), and 43% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 101 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Waikoloa entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Waikoloa entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio4.0%4
1 bedroom15.8%16
2 bedrooms37.6%38
3 bedrooms34.7%35
4 bedrooms6.9%7
5+ bedrooms1.0%1

What Each Home Size Earns in Waikoloa

A typical one-bedroom home in Waikoloa earned $27,200 over the past year, against $24,800 for a three-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Waikoloa
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
1 bedroom16$27,200$28,900$19152%
2 bedrooms38$32,900$42,300$30946%
3 bedrooms35$24,800$38,300$50434%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Waikoloa Sleep?

The most common capacity in Waikoloa is six guests (30% of listings), and 53% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 105 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).

Waikoloa listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Waikoloa listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listings with a capacity on fileListings
2 guests16.2%17
3 guests1.0%1
4 guests23.8%25
5 guests5.7%6
6 guests29.5%31
7 guests3.8%4
8+ guests20.0%21

How Waikoloa Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Waikoloa hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (41%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
21
Beds per listing
3
Show exact location
41%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Waikoloa Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Waikoloa: 90% of listings offer it, and 75% have a patio or balcony.

Share of Waikoloa listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • TV 96%
  • Hair dryer 92%
  • Free parking on premises 90%
  • Dishes and silverware 90%
  • Coffee maker 89%
  • Essentials 89%
  • Kitchen 89%
  • Iron 89%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Waikoloa

Listings in Waikoloa with a sound system earned about 4.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $154,000 against $36,800. The gap is smaller for air conditioning (about 3.8 times as much) and exercise equipment (about 3.1 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Waikoloa listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Sound system +319% on 9% of listings
  • Air conditioning +281% on 73% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +210% on 16% of listings
  • Sun loungers +209% on 19% of listings
  • Outdoor shower +183% on 22% of listings
  • Resort access +167% on 14% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +161% on 75% of listings
  • Hammock +155% on 9% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +114% on 45% of listings
  • Keypad +113% on 29% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Waikoloa listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Sound system9%$154,000$36,800+319%
Air conditioning73%$58,900$15,500+281%
Exercise equipment16%$110,000$35,300+210%
Sun loungers19%$105,000$34,000+209%
Outdoor shower22%$94,900$33,600+183%
Resort access14%$102,000$38,200+167%
Patio or balcony75%$55,900$21,500+161%
Hammock9%$106,000$41,500+155%
Outdoor dining area45%$67,000$31,400+114%
Keypad29%$75,600$35,400+113%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Waikoloa?

Waikoloa draws mostly domestic guests: 87% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: San Francisco is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews. Of the 13% from abroad, most come from Canada and Germany. English is spoken by 66% of guests, and Spanish by 10%.

87% of Waikoloa guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 87%
  • International 13%

Where Waikoloa guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • San Francisco 3%
  • Los Angeles 3%
  • Seattle 3%
  • Anchorage 2%
  • Honolulu 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Waikoloa guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
San Francisco3.2%
Los Angeles2.9%
Seattle2.8%
Anchorage2.2%
Honolulu2.0%

Where Waikoloa guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 87%
  • Canada 6%
  • Germany 1%
  • Switzerland 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Waikoloa guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States86.6%
Canada5.9%
Germany1.2%
Switzerland0.8%

Languages spoken by Waikoloa guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 66%
  • Spanish 10%
  • French 6%
  • Chinese 4%
  • German 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Waikoloa guests
LanguageShare of guests
English66.1%
Spanish10.3%
French5.5%
Chinese3.5%
German3.3%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Waikoloa?

Waikoloa Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 48% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.78.

Communication scores highest in Waikoloa; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.88
  • Cleanliness 4.87
  • Communication 4.89
  • Location 4.84
  • Check-in 4.87
  • Value 4.78
Category scores in numbers
Waikoloa guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.88
Cleanliness4.87
Communication4.89
Location4.84
Check-in4.87
Value4.78

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Waikoloa: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly two-thirds of Waikoloa listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 36% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 24% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Waikoloa listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 46%
  • 181-270 days 20%
  • 91-180 days 20%
  • 31-90 days 13%
  • 1-30 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Waikoloa listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days45.5%51
181-270 days19.6%22
91-180 days19.6%22
31-90 days13.4%15
1-30 days1.8%2

Days a year Waikoloa listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 17%
  • 181-270 days 19%
  • 91-180 days 20%
  • 31-90 days 24%
  • 1-30 days 21%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Waikoloa listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days17.0%19
181-270 days18.8%21
91-180 days19.6%22
31-90 days24.1%27
1-30 days20.5%23

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Waikoloa?

The average Waikoloa booking lasts 6.8 nights, longest in January and shortest in May. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 2,170 in all. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Waikoloa

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Waikoloa Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Only 30% of listings in Waikoloa accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is four to six nights.

Minimum stay set by Waikoloa listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 13% 15 listings
  • 2 Nights 17% 19 listings
  • 3 Nights 24% 27 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 38% 43 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 4% 4 listings
  • 30+ Nights 4% 4 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Waikoloa?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Waikoloa, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 19% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Waikoloa listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 6% 7 listings
  • Moderate 13% 14 listings
  • Limited 3% 3 listings
  • Firm 50% 56 listings
  • Strict 10% 11 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 5% 6 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 13% 15 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Waikoloa?

Nearly all Waikoloa listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $309. Spread over the average stay of 6.8 nights, that adds roughly $45 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$309
Average cleaning fee
$342
Listings charging a fee
96.4%
Share of gross revenue
12.3%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Waikoloa

The top-grossing Airbnb in Waikoloa, a four-bedroom home, took in $422,000 over the past year, about 8.9 times the city's average of $47,300.

Hilton Pool Passes- 5 Star Golf Estate-Sleeps 10 Hilton Pool Passes- 5 Star Golf Estate-Sleeps 10 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$422,176
Occupancy
79.3%
Daily rate
$1,414
Luxe Golf Estate w/ Hilton Pool passes - Gameroom Luxe Golf Estate w/ Hilton Pool passes - Gameroom Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Revenue
$387,445
Occupancy
75.7%
Daily rate
$1,394
1+ Acre Private Resort | 4BD + 3BTH | Cinema | Spa 1+ Acre Private Resort | 4BD + 3BTH | Cinema | Spa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
$263,919
Occupancy
79.4%
Daily rate
$873
Sleeps 10 guests Comfortably in Waikoloa Village Sleeps 10 guests Comfortably in Waikoloa Village Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
$141,648
Occupancy
53.2%
Daily rate
$695
Big Family Home, Pool, Views, Yard, Lanai, Clean! Big Family Home, Pool, Views, Yard, Lanai, Clean! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Revenue
$138,326
Occupancy
68.1%
Daily rate
$553
Top Ranked/Your NEW Happy Place! 50% Golf Discount Top Ranked/Your NEW Happy Place! 50% Golf Discount Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$122,998
Occupancy
80.8%
Daily rate
$405

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Waikoloa?

Heather is the top-grossing host in Waikoloa, with $422,000 in bookings from a single listing over the past year; a second account under the same name runs another 1. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 24% of the market's 112 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Waikoloa by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Heather Account 11$422,176$422,1765.00/5
Heather Account 21$387,445$387,4454.99/5
Alexey2$351,006$175,5034.93/5
4Kona Coast Vacations9$280,774$31,1974.90/5
5Noelani2$245,747$122,8744.91/5
6Gather Vacations5$240,735$48,1474.66/5
7South Kohala4$162,942$40,7364.78/5
8Bryn & Andy1$138,326$138,3264.88/5
9Allison1$122,998$122,9985.00/5
10Tarek1$113,434$113,4344.99/5

Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Waikoloa?

Professional management companies run 32% of Waikoloa listings and owners run the rest, though 29% of listings have a co-host. Two-thirds of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 85% of listings.

Superhosts
67.0%
Professional management
32.1%
Cohosted listings
29.5%
Instant Book enabled
50.9%
Simplified Pricing
84.8%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Waikoloa

3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Waikoloa, and companies run 26% of its 112 active listings. Kona Coast Vacations is the largest, with 9 listings and an average guest rating of 4.90; the next largest are AutoRank Concierge and Gather Vacations.

The three largest run 18% of Waikoloa's listings

Share of Waikoloa's 112 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Kona Coast Vacations 8% · 9
  • AutoRank Concierge 5% · 6
  • Gather Vacations 4% · 5
  • All other listings 82%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in Hawaii, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Waikoloa vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Waikoloa Village (391 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 39 km, Waimea (10 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Waikoloa. Kailua-Kona was the busiest, booked on 52% of nights against 45% in Waikoloa.

Airbnb markets near Waikoloa: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Puakō 5 km63$99,950$99844%
Kamuela 5 km98$81,350$1,18330%
Kapalaoa 7 km357$54,771$44644%
Waimea 10 km468$102,918$89245%
Kapaau 32 km31$30,974$30142%
Hawi 33 km43$34,014$27044%
Kailua-Kona 36 km660$51,907$42052%
Holualoa 39 km779$52,144$36447%

Other Airbnb Markets in Hawaii

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Markets Similar to Waikoloa

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FAQ

Waikoloa Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Waikoloa?

An active Waikoloa Airbnb grossed $47,279 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 112 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,960 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Waikoloa?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Waikoloa listings earn between $2,210 and $6,960 in a typical month, and the top tenth $11,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Waikoloa?

Listings in Waikoloa were booked on 45% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Hawaii average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Waikoloa?

The average booked night in Waikoloa cost $370 before fees. Half of listings charge between $205 and $500, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Waikoloa?

In Waikoloa, 70% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Waikoloa?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Waikoloa Airbnb grossed $47,279 in the 12 months to September 2026, 23% below the Hawaii average of $61,223. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $29,569 a year (about $2,460 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 $4,290 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Waikoloa?

January usually pays best, averaging $7,130 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Waikoloa?

Each night a Waikoloa listing was open to book earned $165 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 $293 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Waikoloa?

Waikoloa stays were booked 81 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Waikoloa?

The average Waikoloa Airbnb stay lasted 6.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Waikoloa rated?

Guests rate Waikoloa Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Waikoloa?

Kohala Coast, Kona and Mauna Kea draw the most short-term rental interest in Waikoloa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Waikoloa?

AirROI counted 112 active Airbnb listings in Waikoloa as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Puakō, 5 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Waikoloa?

In Waikoloa, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $309.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 112 active Airbnb listings in Waikoloa from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. 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.

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