Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Dolphin Coast, South Africa

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Dolphin Coast, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Dolphin Coast Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,745 53% R2,354 R463,510

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Dolphin Coast Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Dolphin Coast

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,745 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Dolphin Coast. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Elevated Forest Villa - Zimbali Coastal Resort
4 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
4.9
303 reviews
85–100% R5,023 R1,370,403 View listing
#2 90
Lakewood Forest Villa - Zimbali Coastal Resort
4 BR · Entire villa · Dolphin Coast
5.0
188 reviews
85–100% R4,194 R960,512 View listing
#3 90
Coastal Getaway: Ocean Views & Forrest Views
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
104 reviews
85–100% R2,138 R436,667 View listing
#4 90
Luxury Holiday Apartment
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
93 reviews
85–100% R3,680 R682,731 View listing
#5 90
Ballito Home, Private Pool & Solar
2 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
5.0
77 reviews
85% R1,575 R362,820 View listing
#6 90
Ballito Beachfront - 3 Bedroom unit
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.9
77 reviews
82% R1,641 R359,056 View listing
#7 90
502@88 Beachfront Apartment
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.8
63 reviews
84% R2,752 R610,342 View listing
#8 90
SurfSide Ballito Manor - No Loadshedding
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
53 reviews
85–100% R2,685 R804,793 View listing
#9 90
Zimbali Villa
4 BR · Entire villa · Dolphin Coast
4.9
49 reviews
85–100% R4,576 R623,126 View listing
#10 90
Beachfront Ballito Apartment
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
46 reviews
85–100% R1,359 R409,509 View listing
#11 90
101 Bermuda-Luxury with magnificent ocean views
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.8
43 reviews
84% R2,387 R655,805 View listing
#12 90
501@88 Beachfront Apartment
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.9
40 reviews
85–100% R2,818 R679,282 View listing
#13 90
Beachfront apartment/ private ocean access & pool.
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.8
38 reviews
82% R2,288 R621,020 View listing
#14 90
The Sugar Shack Villa
3 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
4.9
26 reviews
79% R8,157 R1,920,411 View listing
#15 90
Work & Relax · Large Sea View Room with Patio
1 BR · Private room · Dolphin Coast
5.0
16 reviews
83% R779 R216,667 View listing
#16 90
401 Bermuda Endless ocean views
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
15 reviews
85–100% R2,437 R559,641 View listing
#17 90
Sunrise Views Club Drive Zimbali
4 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
5.0
10 reviews
85–100% R5,604 R1,070,603 View listing
#18 90
Hilary Hide-away
5 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% R7,510 R1,064,120 View listing
#19 90
13 Imbali Lakes - Luxury Zimbali Forest Home
4 BR · Entire condo · Dolphin Coast
5.0
5 reviews
80% R4,045 R343,056 View listing
#20 89
On The Beach Ballito @ 1 The Grange
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.8
151 reviews
77% R2,719 R619,859 View listing
#21 89
9 On Crystal Cove 5 Bedroom Townhouse in Zimbali
5 BR · Entire townhouse · Dolphin Coast
4.9
36 reviews
76% R5,073 R1,283,988 View listing
#22 89
Seaview @ Les Mouettes 406.
3 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Dolphin Coast
5.0
17 reviews
78% R2,685 R678,801 View listing
#23 89
Luxury Apartment with Breaker views.
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
15 reviews
77% R3,233 R721,959 View listing
#24 89
ThirtyTwoB on Salmon Bay
5 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
5.0
9 reviews
78% R8,323 R1,421,768 View listing
#25 88
Coastal Bliss Lodge with Direct Beach Access
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.9
135 reviews
75% R1,707 R394,139 View listing
#26 88
5 On Allen
2 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
5.0
104 reviews
74% R1,260 R188,348 View listing
#27 88
Seaside @ Sandpiper|Beach Access
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.8
64 reviews
75% R2,370 R654,213 View listing
#28 88
Spacious 2 Bdr Apartment In Zimbali With Inverter
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
4.9
44 reviews
75% R3,100 R741,789 View listing
#29 88
Palm beach@203 Ballito Manor
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dolphin Coast
5.0
14 reviews
74% R2,370 R182,462 View listing
#30 88
The Zimbali Milkwood Villa
6 BR · Entire home · Dolphin Coast
4.9
13 reviews
75% R11,357 R2,742,796 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Dolphin Coast Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Dolphin Coast?

    Elevated Forest Villa - Zimbali Coastal Resort ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 303 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from R182,462 to R2,742,796, with a median of R655,009, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Dolphin Coast.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 82%, compared with 53% across Dolphin Coast during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Dolphin Coast →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.