
Airbnb Host Awards 2023
Aotearoa
Airbnb is celebrating Aotearoa’s most welcoming, creative and thoughtful Hosts.
Explore the winners and finalists of the 2023 Host Awards, who go above and beyond for their guests.
Explore the winners and finalists of the 2023 Host Awards, who go above and beyond for their guests.
Host of the Year

David & Christina, Rotorua, NZ
David and Christina treat their guests with a mix of personal touches and welcoming experiences, creating an environment that puts guest's comfort at the forefront. Located in Rotorua, The Cabin was architecturally designed as a retreat to recharge in a little piece of paradise.
Explore The CabinDavid and Christina treat their guests with a mix of personal touches and welcoming experiences, creating an environment that puts guest's comfort at the forefront. Located in Rotorua, The Cabin was architecturally designed as a retreat to recharge in a little piece of paradise.
Host of the Year Finalists
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Best Design Stay

Luxury Glamping Tent, Waitomo, NZ
Hosted by Emily
Experience the luxury of sleeping under canvas in the Pōhutukawa tent, an impeccably designed glamping tent that blends luxury and nature on the hilltops of Waitomo.
Explore the Pōhutukawa TentHosted by Emily
Experience the luxury of sleeping under canvas in the Pōhutukawa tent, an impeccably designed glamping tent that blends luxury and nature on the hilltops of Waitomo.
Best Design Stay Finalists
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Best Unique Stay

Raglan LoveBus, Raglan, NZ
Hosted by Guillaume and Tara
Experience off-the-grid living in this converted romantic house bus, set in a field on 35 acres, overlooking the beautiful West Coast of Raglan.
Explore Raglan LoveBusHosted by Guillaume and Tara
Experience off-the-grid living in this converted romantic house bus, set in a field on 35 acres, overlooking the beautiful West Coast of Raglan.
Best Unique Stay Finalists
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Best Nature Stay

Kawakawa Hut, Taupo, NZ
Hosted by Chanel
Built from repurposed materials and tucked neatly between rolling hills, Kawakawa Hut is the perfect off-the-grid countryside getaway.
Explore Kawakawa HutHosted by Chanel
Built from repurposed materials and tucked neatly between rolling hills, Kawakawa Hut is the perfect off-the-grid countryside getaway.
Best Nature Stay Finalists
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Best New Host

Viv, Arrowtown, NZ
South Island host Viv prides herself on offering guests a beautiful and memorable stay at her private guest suite, located in the idyllic Arrowtown.
Explore Viv's Guest SuiteSouth Island host Viv prides herself on offering guests a beautiful and memorable stay at her private guest suite, located in the idyllic Arrowtown.
Best New Host Finalists
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Best Room Host

Joanna, Auckland, NZ
Joanna provides a room in her light and bright Freeman Bay home, offering a local and authentic inner city experience for guests.
Explore Joanna's RoomJoanna provides a room in her light and bright Freeman Bay home, offering a local and authentic inner city experience for guests.
Best Room Host Finalists
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