Sailor's Catch - Luxe Beachfront Baths & FirePit Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- NZ$219,671
- Occupancy
- 80.6%
- Daily rate
- NZ$734
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Hokitika brought in NZ$51,341 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 35% more than the West Coast average of NZ$38,120.
The short answer
Bookings in Hokitika run ahead of the West Coast average, at prices about 6% higher. Listings averaged NZ$282 a night and were booked on 55% of available nights, against NZ$265 and 46% for the West Coast average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in August, usually the slowest.
With 79 active listings, Hokitika is the largest of 9 West Coast markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 21% while the number of active listings grew 5%.
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Gross bookings per Hokitika listing averaged NZ$51,341 over the 12 months to September 2026 (West Coast average: NZ$38,120), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Hokitika listing brings in NZ$6,500 in January, its best month, and NZ$3,160 in August, its slowest. December runs within 5% of January, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 2.8 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.
January earns about twice what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$4,590. 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 September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
January 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in February 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | NZ$3,693 | 46.5% | NZ$249 | NZ$123 | 61 days | 2.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | NZ$3,808 | 46.6% | NZ$259 | NZ$123 | 70 days | 2.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | NZ$5,187 | 60.4% | NZ$268 | NZ$173 | 81 days | 1.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | NZ$6,438 | 63.6% | NZ$292 | NZ$208 | 86 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | NZ$7,005 | 70.5% | NZ$293 | NZ$226 | 82 days | 2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | NZ$5,968 | 71.2% | NZ$292 | NZ$213 | 92 days | 1.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | NZ$6,359 | 65.8% | NZ$283 | NZ$205 | 78 days | 1.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | NZ$4,900 | 54.3% | NZ$283 | NZ$163 | 54 days | 2.3 nights |
| May 2026 | NZ$4,170 | 43.7% | NZ$276 | NZ$135 | 56 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | NZ$4,087 | 46.4% | NZ$271 | NZ$136 | 43 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | NZ$3,904 | 40.1% | NZ$277 | NZ$126 | 55 days | 2.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | NZ$3,292 | 34.8% | NZ$268 | NZ$106 | 44 days | 2.4 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Hokitika address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Hokitika Airbnb took in NZ$51,341 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about NZ$2,930 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$5,100 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the NZ$2,940 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about NZ$3,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about NZ$2,520 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$48,401 | NZ$83,650 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Hokitika bookings | NZ$2,940 | NZ$5,090 |
| Gross bookings | NZ$51,341 | NZ$88,740 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Hokitika listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −NZ$7,390 | −NZ$12,770 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; NZ$0 if you clean yourself | −NZ$2,940 | −NZ$5,090 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −NZ$2,570 | −NZ$4,440 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −NZ$1,030 | −NZ$1,770 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −NZ$1,540 | −NZ$2,660 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −NZ$510 | −NZ$510 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −NZ$260 | −NZ$260 |
| 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$16,240 | −NZ$27,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | NZ$35,101about NZ$2,930 a month | NZ$61,240about NZ$5,100 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Hokitika'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 Hokitika 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$7,400 a month, against NZ$4,280 for the average one.
Occupancy
Hokitika listings were booked on 55% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points above the West Coast average (46%) and 11 points above the New Zealand average (44%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 37% in August to 71% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Hokitika, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Hokitika, known as ADR (average daily rate), was NZ$282 over the past year, about 6% above the West Coast average of NZ$265 and about 16% below the New Zealand average of NZ$335. In a typical year, rates peak in January and December at about NZ$285 and bottom out in September at about NZ$230.
The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates run 23% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$261. The 12-month ADR of NZ$282 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Hokitika it averaged NZ$164 over the past year, from about NZ$102 in a typical August to about NZ$210 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about twice August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$151. The 12-month RevPAR of NZ$164 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Hokitika has one high season, December through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to October. A listing earns about 70% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Hokitika
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$4,590.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | NZ$6,500 |
| February | High season | NZ$5,530 |
| March | High season | NZ$5,540 |
| April | Shoulder season | NZ$4,740 |
| May | Low season | NZ$3,520 |
| June | Low season | NZ$3,700 |
| July | Low season | NZ$3,900 |
| August | Low season | NZ$3,160 |
| September | Low season | NZ$3,520 |
| October | Low season | NZ$3,900 |
| November | Shoulder season | NZ$4,840 |
| December | High season | NZ$6,200 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–March | NZ$5,950 | 67% | NZ$278 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, November | NZ$4,790 | 59% | NZ$259 |
| Low seasonMay–October | NZ$3,620 | 43% | NZ$251 |
Guests book Hokitika stays 66 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 84 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 43 days. A typical December booking is made in late September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 66 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 79 active listings in Hokitika 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 Hokitika.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Hokitika neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Hokitika Beach, Downtown Hokitika and Kawatiri. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hokitika Beach | A beautiful, scenic beachfront area popular with tourists for its stunning views of the Tasman Sea and sunsets. Ideal for guests looking for a relaxing beach holiday with easy access to nature. | Hokitika Beach, Hokitika Gorge, Hokitika Coffee Company, Sunset Point, Greenstone & Jade Factories |
| Downtown Hokitika | The vibrant downtown area is filled with shops, cafes, and local businesses. It's perfect for visitors who want to experience the local culture and conveniences within walking distance. | Hokitika Museum, National Kiwi Centre, Hokitika's Glowworm Dell, Local artisan shops, Weekly Farmers Market |
| Kawatiri | A small town close to Hokitika, offering scenic views and outdoor activities. Great for guests interested in hiking, biking, or exploring the natural beauty of the West Coast. | West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail, Kawatiri River, Fishing spots, TranzAlpine scenic train |
| Kaniere | A peaceful spot at the edge of Lake Kaniere, known for its tranquility and natural beauty. Ideal for guests looking for a lakeside retreat with opportunities for fishing and kayaking. | Lake Kaniere, Bush walks, Fishing spots, Picnic areas, Great views |
| Woodstock | A quaint community surrounded by lush landscapes. Perfect as a base for exploring the West Coast wilderness and experiencing local lifestyle. | Woodstock Beach, Hiking trails, Nature reserves, Scenic drives |
| Camerons | This area offers stunning coastal views and easy access to beach activities. It’s great for those looking to enjoy a quieter atmosphere with nature surrounding. | Camerons Beach, Coastal walks, Fishing opportunities, Scenic views |
| Karangarua | A small, scenic area known for its natural landscapes and proximity to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers. | Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Hiking trails, Scenic flights, Wildlife spotting |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 85% of listings in Hokitika, alongside 12 private-room listings (15%). Houses are the most common property type at 59%, about 2.6 times the share of apartments and condos (23%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Hokitika Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 84.8% | 67 |
| Private room | 15.2% | 12 |
Listings by property type
Hokitika Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 59.5% | 47 |
| Apartment/Condo | 22.8% | 18 |
| Others | 7.6% | 6 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.1% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.1% | 4 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Hokitika (34% of entire homes), and 34% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 64 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Hokitika 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 | 9.4% | 6 |
| 1 bedroom | 21.9% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.4% | 22 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.4% | 15 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.1% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% | 5 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Hokitika earned NZ$32,000 over the past year, against NZ$52,400 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14 | NZ$32,000 | NZ$36,900 | NZ$198 | 57% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22 | NZ$36,600 | NZ$51,600 | NZ$277 | 59% |
| 3 bedrooms | 15 | NZ$52,400 | NZ$76,000 | NZ$355 | 56% |
The most common capacity in Hokitika is four guests (30% of listings), and 32% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 69 listings with a guest capacity on file (87% of the market).
Hokitika listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 24.6% | 17 |
| 3 guests | 4.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 30.4% | 21 |
| 5 guests | 8.7% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 15.9% | 11 |
| 8+ guests | 15.9% | 11 |
Hokitika hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Hokitika: 46% of listings offer it, and 92% offer free parking on site.
Share of Hokitika listings with each common amenity
Guests
Hokitika runs on foreign visitors: seven in ten guests who left reviews live outside New Zealand. Australia sends the most guests from abroad, with 20% of reviewers, ahead of the United States at 18%.
70% of Hokitika guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Hokitika guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | 7.5% |
| Auckland | 4.1% |
| Canterbury | 3.8% |
| Wellington | 2.9% |
Where Hokitika guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 30.4% |
| Australia | 19.9% |
| United States | 17.6% |
| United Kingdom | 9.9% |
| Singapore | 4.4% |
Languages spoken by Hokitika guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 61.9% |
| German | 7.5% |
| French | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 6.6% |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
Hokitika Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 82% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.82. Listings here carry long review histories, about 197 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Hokitika; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.95 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
About six in ten Hokitika listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 43% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 46% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Hokitika listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 12.7% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 46.8% | 37 |
| 91-180 days | 27.8% | 22 |
| 31-90 days | 12.7% | 10 |
Days a year Hokitika listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 15.2% | 12 |
| 181-270 days | 27.8% | 22 |
| 91-180 days | 45.6% | 36 |
| 31-90 days | 10.1% | 8 |
| 1-30 days | 1.3% | 1 |
The average Hokitika booking lasts 2.8 nights, longest in June and shortest in November. Listings took about 41 bookings each over the year, some 3,250 in all. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Hokitika
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Hokitika accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Hokitika listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Hokitika, used by 61% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 84% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 15% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Hokitika listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly three-quarters of Hokitika listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is NZ$46, and some higher fees lift the average to NZ$72. Spread over the average stay of 2.8 nights, that adds roughly NZ$16 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 Hokitika, a four-bedroom home, took in NZ$220,000 over the past year, about 4.3 times the city's average of NZ$51,300.
Sailor's Catch - Luxe Beachfront Baths & FirePit Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Drifting Sands - Beachfront Retreat Jacuzzi & Fire Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Little Sailor's Catch - Boutique Beachfront for 4 Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Beachfront Retreat on Revell - Sunsets & Fire Pit Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Prime Beachfront - Sunsets, Space & Serenity Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Entire Escape-Super Spacious! Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.73 Only 11% of Hokitika listings are classed as professionally managed, though 38% of listings have a co-host. 89% 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 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the three nearby markets in the table, all within 98 km, Franz Josef (98 km away, 46 listings) earned the most per listing, about 16% more than Hokitika.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greymouth 34 km | 62 | NZ$28,528 | NZ$226 | 44% |
| Punakaiki 75 km | 33 | NZ$41,666 | NZ$277 | 46% |
| Franz Josef 98 km | 46 | NZ$59,377 | NZ$360 | 50% |
See all 9 West Coast Airbnb markets
Markets elsewhere in New Zealand with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Hokitika:
FAQ
An active Hokitika Airbnb grossed NZ$51,341 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 79 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in NZ$6,420 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Hokitika listings earn between NZ$2,250 and NZ$6,420 in a typical month, and the top tenth NZ$10,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Hokitika were booked on 55% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the West Coast average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Hokitika cost NZ$282 before fees. Half of listings charge between NZ$175 and NZ$330, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Hokitika 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 Hokitika Airbnb grossed NZ$51,341 in the 12 months to September 2026, 35% above the West Coast average of NZ$38,120. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, NZ$35,101 a year (about NZ$2,930 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$5,100 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
January usually pays best, averaging NZ$6,500 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Hokitika listing was open to book earned NZ$164 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$355 or more.
Hokitika stays were booked 66 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Hokitika Airbnb stay lasted 2.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 41 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Hokitika Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Hokitika Beach, Downtown Hokitika and Kawatiri draw the most short-term rental interest in Hokitika. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 79 active Airbnb listings in Hokitika as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Greymouth, 34 km away.
In Hokitika, nearly three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is NZ$46, and some higher fees lift the average to NZ$72.
Method
Figures on this page cover 79 active Airbnb listings in Hokitika 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. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in New Zealand dollars at NZ$1.71 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 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.