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The ranking score percentage is used to compare and sort experiences in ranking tables. It is not necessarily a direct measurement of the quality of a particular experience as rated by its customers. I've found it a useful tool to allow me to find the best experiences with confidence. But I've also found it important to read the customer reviews before making any final judgements!
We calculate an experience's ranking score using a multi-factor data model instead of a raw data average (mean). This model takes into account several important questions. For instance - is there a trusted body of reviews? What is the age of a review and is the review from a credible source?
Below you'll find details around some of the important factors that went into calculating the ranking score for Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation.
If you have any questions or comments about our ranking score calculation please get in touch at info@rankers.co.nz. We don't believe this is perfect or complete so we're always interested in ways we might make improvements.
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Valid Reviews
100 Valid Reviews
The Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation experience has a total of 102 reviews. There are 100 valid reviews that are included when calculating the ranking score and 2 invalid reviews that are excluded from the calculation. Reviews can be excluded only when a reviewer is not verified or after an investigation by our team determines the reviewer is not genuine.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 100 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 32 |
|
32% |
| 9/10 | 28 |
|
28% |
| 8/10 | 21 |
|
21% |
| 7/10 | 11 |
|
11% |
| 6/10 | 4 |
|
4% |
| 5/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
| 3/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 2/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 1/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
85.20% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation valid reviews is 85.20% and is based on 100 valid reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here as a comparison to the weighted average.
Face-to-Face Reviews
34 Face-to-Face Reviews
The Rankers team meets with travellers while they’re in New Zealand and conducts face-to-face surveys. These reviews, in our opinion, are the most trusted in the industry and represent a critical control sample. To our knowledge, we are the only travel review website in the world that has gone to this extent.
More about face-to-face reviews
Within the 100 valid reviews, the experience has 34 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 34 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 9 |
|
26% |
| 9/10 | 13 |
|
38% |
| 8/10 | 3 |
|
9% |
| 7/10 | 5 |
|
15% |
| 6/10 | 2 |
|
6% |
| 5/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
6% |
| 3/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
84.12% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation face-to-face reviews is 84.12% and is based on 34 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
87.14%
Rankers calculates a weighted mean as a base average on which we can improve. Individual review's ratings are given a weight based on several factors. The weight of a review determines the overall impact it'll have on the final weighted average.
Recent reviews have more weight as they are more relevant and reflect the experience as it currently operates. Over time reviews become less relevant and loose their impact on the ranking score.
Low rating reviews carry slightly less weight. This dampens the effect of very low ratings for every experience across the board. This is especially important when the experience has few reviews overall and a single negative rating can grossly mischaracterise an experience. Consistent poor reviews will still result in the experience receiving a comparitively low ranking score.
Credible sources provide reviews that can be trusted. If we have verified a reviewer is genuine via a face-to-face meeting then the review carries additional weight.
| Reviewer | Rating | Age | Relative Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe Durut | 10/10 | 112 days | 100% |
| John Crancer | 8/10 | 140 days | 98% |
| Pia Mikkelsen | 8/10 | 140 days | 98% |
| Sam Morrison | 8/10 | 202 days | 96% |
| cirefice bernard | 6/10 | 232 days | 84% |
| Bob and Lydia | 10/10 | 324 days | 95% |
| Fredrik | 9/10 | 536 days | 83% |
| Jane | 8/10 | 597 days | 79% |
| Cath | 10/10 | 628 days | 78% |
| Brian | 10/10 | 750 days | 68% |
| Kay | 9/10 | 811 days | 62% |
| Mike Fricker | 8/10 | 811 days | 62% |
| Wil | 8/10 | 963 days | 47% |
| Laura | 10/10 | 1208 days | 27% |
| Steve | 8/10 | 1208 days | 26% |
| MWON | 10/10 | 1267 days | 23% |
| Charlotte Houël | 8/10 | 1267 days | 22% |
| JD Toussaint Raven | 10/10 | 1267 days | 23% |
| Hanna | 10/10 | 1298 days | 21% |
| Kendra | 8/10 | 1298 days | 20% |
| Corrine | 10/10 | 1328 days | 19% |
| Scott Lindique | 8/10 | 1632 days | 7% |
| Wai wai | 10/10 | 1938 days | 5% |
| Laura | 8/10 | 1997 days | 4% |
| Jaq | 1/10 | 2303 days | 1% |
| Joel | 10/10 | 2424 days | 4% |
| Nicl | 10/10 | 2424 days | 4% |
| Lausgrott from Germany | 10/10 | 2516 days | 3% |
| Marinette Kegels | 10/10 | 2697 days | 3% |
| Australia | 2/10 | 2789 days | 1% |
| H. Shela | 9/10 | 2820 days | 3% |
| Mike Fricker | 8/10 | 2820 days | 3% |
| Melinda Pyke | 10/10 | 2850 days | 3% |
| Teb | 10/10 | 2912 days | 3% |
| Monique Keeper | 10/10 | 3206 days | 2% |
| Paul Smith | 7/10 | 3398 days | 2% |
| Erich Brueggermann | 7/10 | 3422 days | 2% |
| Tearlach | 10/10 | 3477 days | 2% |
| David Coyle | 8/10 | 3478 days | 2% |
| Sarah Groginsky | 10/10 | 3519 days | 2% |
| Tanya Davies | 9/10 | 3549 days | 1% |
| Jamie Fry | 10/10 | 3712 days | 1% |
| Matthew Hallowell | 9/10 | 3821 days | 1% |
| B McNally | 9/10 | 3826 days | 1% |
| Valerie Wee | 6/10 | 3858 days | 1% |
| Wout van Dijk | 7/10 | 3861 days | 1% |
| Jade Duncan | 7/10 | 3903 days | 1% |
| María del Carmen Escandell | 9/10 | 3952 days | 1% |
| Larry Dashiell | 10/10 | 4129 days | 0% |
| Chris Robertson | 8/10 | 4151 days | 0% |
| Stefanie Feldman | 10/10 | 4177 days | 0% |
| Lorcan Lennon | 8/10 | 4231 days | 0% |
| John K | 8/10 | 4249 days | 0% |
| SUE COLEMAN | 8/10 | 4249 days | 0% |
| techno69 | 9/10 | 4280 days | 0% |
| Fabian Rodriguez | 7/10 | 4403 days | 1% |
| Mike Fricker | 8/10 | 4464 days | 1% |
| James Betz | 9/10 | 4466 days | 1% |
| Andrea Sole | 6/10 | 4470 days | 1% |
| Sandra Frischmann | 10/10 | 4492 days | 1% |
| Laura Metz | 9/10 | 4508 days | 1% |
| Hubertus Thost | 10/10 | 4508 days | 1% |
| Julie Robinson | 7/10 | 4510 days | 1% |
| Anouck Roudet | 9/10 | 4516 days | 1% |
| Nigel & Annie Dale | 9/10 | 4615 days | 1% |
| Tony Graham | 9/10 | 4799 days | 1% |
| M Morgan | 9/10 | 4829 days | 1% |
| Sixflipflops | 7/10 | 4829 days | 1% |
| Bertiethebus | 9/10 | 4860 days | 1% |
| Andrew K | 9/10 | 4919 days | 1% |
| Abee and Suess | 10/10 | 4967 days | 1% |
| Hans Duerst | 9/10 | 5231 days | 1% |
| Nick & Adele Waller | 9/10 | 5237 days | 1% |
| Sabine & Stefan | 4/10 | 5238 days | 0% |
| Dugald McCallum | 10/10 | 5253 days | 1% |
| polzeath | 9/10 | 5254 days | 1% |
| Melanie Wood | 6/10 | 5332 days | 1% |
| Weez18 | 8/10 | 5560 days | 1% |
| Sarah and Uli Glas | 10/10 | 5571 days | 1% |
| Fran Williams | 9/10 | 5571 days | 1% |
| Dennis McKrearty | 7/10 | 5577 days | 1% |
| Bette Eh | 10/10 | 5580 days | 1% |
| alcatrazz | 9/10 | 5580 days | 1% |
| Hendrik Behrens | 9/10 | 5585 days | 1% |
| Rene Jakel | 10/10 | 5587 days | 1% |
| Kasia Robshaw | 8/10 | 5595 days | 1% |
| Edwards | 7/10 | 5598 days | 1% |
| Mark Coffey | 10/10 | 5772 days | 1% |
| Martina Pankova | 4/10 | 5931 days | 0% |
| Hilary and Chris Ayton | 9/10 | 5944 days | 1% |
| David B | 8/10 | 5951 days | 1% |
| Bert Tonwen | 7/10 | 5965 days | 1% |
| Armand | 7/10 | 5970 days | 1% |
| martinab | 10/10 | 6030 days | 1% |
| Myriauy Rito | 9/10 | 6054 days | 1% |
| Dan Mair | 9/10 | 6057 days | 1% |
| Cheryl | 9/10 | 6107 days | 1% |
| JoR | 9/10 | 6278 days | 1% |
| JonK | 9/10 | 6278 days | 1% |
| Jana | 10/10 | 6332 days | 1% |
Adjustments
Several adjustments to the weighted average are added to improve relevancy and credibility. These adjustments apply equally to all experiences that meet the criteria.
Sample Size Adjustment
No Adjustment
A reasonable number of reviews are necessary in order for the average to be credible and for an experience to take a prime position within the ranking tables. As such, experiences with only a few reviews have a moderated score. This does not mean that the experience or the reviews can't be trusted. The Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-0.91% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 119 days. However the Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation experience does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
In addition, an experience's ranking score may be adjusted for each day there is no new ranking. After 1 day the adjustment comes into effect. The maximum number of days that can be adjusted for is 200 days. Due to the seasonal nature of many businesses, this adjustment is applied dynamically throughout the year.
The Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation experience has been adjusted for 85 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 82 | -0.88% |
| 83 | -0.89% |
| 84 | -0.90% |
| 85 | -0.91% |
| 86 | -0.92% |
| 87 | -0.93% |
| 88 | -0.94% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
1.59% Adjustment
Every experience's review score is adjusted to balance out the disproportional number of negative reviews that are contributed.
You won't be surprised to learn that disgruntled customers are more likely to leave a review than happy ones. They are motivated to share their experience and warn others. We consider this a good thing and it's why reading the reviews is important. However we've learned it can misrepresent the experience in a more overall sense.
We apply a balancing adjustment to counteract this effect and ensure the ranking score is a more fair representation of the experience. This adjustment is applied equally to all experiences.
Final Ranking Score
88%
The final ranking score once any adjustments, ratings, and rounding has been applied. This value is recalculated each day and a short rolling average is applied. Therefore it may not be precisely accurate based on the other values presented.