Airbnb has announced the six Kiwi winners of their third annual Host Awards in NZ, celebrating the top Hosts and stays on offer across the country
The Airbnb Host Awards aim to shine a spotlight on Hosts for the incredible work they do for guests and the wider community. Categories include Host of the Year, Best New Host, Best Designed Stay, Best Nature Stay and a debut category – Best Room Host.
From Hosts who go above and beyond for their guests with hand-written welcome notes and homemade cupcakes, to an architecturally design glamping tent, an authentic off the grid farm stay complete with a veggie garden and cows, and a converted bus among the rolling hills – this year’s winners exhibit the best of the best when it comes to the unique categories of stay and experiences available on Airbnb
Host of the Year: David and Christina Chemis, Rotorua
Best Unique Stay: Raglan LoveBus, Raglan
Best Designed Stay: Luxury Glamping Tent with Hot Tub, Waitomo
Best Nature Stay: Kawakawa Hut, Taupo
Best New Host: Viv Madsen-Ries, Arrowtown
Best Room Host: Lovely Villa in Freemans Bay, Auckland
New Zealand and Australia are leading the charge globally when it comes to celebrating local hosts, with the Host Awards program only running in our market
Airbnb hosts, like their guests, are everyday Kiwis with incredible heartwarming stories. They are dedicated to ensuring our stays and holidays are unforgettable. Guests are supporting locals when choosing to book with Airbnb.
