Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in plettenberg bay, South Africa

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in plettenberg bay, 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.

plettenberg bay Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,019 54% R2,387 R476,393

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in plettenberg bay

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,019 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in plettenberg bay. 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
Fifteen Whale Rock with underfloor heating
2 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
4.8
334 reviews
81% R1,243 R359,785 View listing
#2 90
The Warren @WhiteRabbitHouse.Plett
1 BR · Entire cottage · plettenberg bay
5.0
247 reviews
85–100% R1,210 R397,820 View listing
#3 90
Valley Vista Retreat
1 BR · Private room · plettenberg bay
5.0
228 reviews
85–100% R795 R193,289 View listing
#4 90
Super modern luxurious 2 bedroom in secure estate
2 BR · Entire condo · plettenberg bay
5.0
217 reviews
80% R1,127 R255,398 View listing
#5 90
Private modern studio cottage with stunning views
1 BR · Entire guest suite · plettenberg bay
5.0
211 reviews
85–100% R1,342 R277,035 View listing
#6 90
“Serenity Blue.” Self-contained Studio Space.
1 BR · Entire guest suite · plettenberg bay
4.8
198 reviews
80% R663 R81,175 View listing
#7 90
Private garden cottage near reserve & beach
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · plettenberg bay
5.0
116 reviews
84% R762 R78,158 View listing
#8 90
Whale Rock Gardens No 5 Plettenberg Bay
1 BR · Entire townhouse · plettenberg bay
5.0
108 reviews
79% R978 R258,880 View listing
#9 90
Albacore on Beachyhead Drive
4 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
101 reviews
81% R7,659 R1,327,776 View listing
#10 90
Luxury Secure Apartment with Pool & Amazing views
1 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
5.0
84 reviews
81% R1,044 R290,448 View listing
#11 90
The Stone Cottage
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · plettenberg bay
4.8
66 reviews
80% R911 R181,053 View listing
#12 90
The Sunbird Unit 10 Self-Catering Apartment
2 BR · Entire condo · plettenberg bay
5.0
61 reviews
82% R1,525 R414,019 View listing
#13 90
Robberg 5 Cottage - Solar Power
1 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
5.0
34 reviews
85% R1,309 R236,032 View listing
#14 90
La Dolce Vita in Plettenberg Bay
10 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
30 reviews
85–100% R1,674 R307,409 View listing
#15 90
The DuneHouse Plett • sleeps 6 • beach 600m away
3 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
27 reviews
85–100% R2,652 R443,863 View listing
#16 90
Secure Retreat*Panoramic Views*Modern Estate Home
2 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
23 reviews
85–100% R2,271 R549,875 View listing
#17 90
The Kingfisher - Self Catering Apartment
2 BR · Entire condo · plettenberg bay
5.0
20 reviews
85–100% R1,442 R300,197 View listing
#18 90
Menlo@C, Wake up in a beautiful garden!
2 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
5.0
17 reviews
85–100% R1,608 R332,760 View listing
#19 89
Sea View Apartment
1 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
4.9
473 reviews
78% R994 R291,194 View listing
#20 89
Tree View Loft Garden Apartment
1 BR · Entire loft · plettenberg bay
5.0
127 reviews
77% R1,011 R277,632 View listing
#21 89
Bay View Apartment 1 at Robberg
1 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
5.0
11 reviews
77% R1,376 R180,141 View listing
#22 88
Baha Sanctuary House - 3 Bedroom House with Pool
3 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
106 reviews
74% R2,553 R632,974 View listing
#23 88
Happy Hour by The Coast - Plettenberg Bay Holiday
3 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
4.9
59 reviews
75% R3,548 R682,300 View listing
#24 88
Beachy Head Hideaway 9 | Overlooks Robberg 5 Beac
3 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
5.0
21 reviews
74% R3,581 R807,943 View listing
#25 87
Grace Cottage - A heavenly view of Plettenberg Bay
2 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
325 reviews
71% R1,260 R268,397 View listing
#26 87
suite with fantastic ocean and mountain view.
1 BR · Entire condo · plettenberg bay
5.0
310 reviews
72% R1,276 R126,853 View listing
#27 87
Valley View
Room · plettenberg bay
5.0
288 reviews
73% R712 R54,133 View listing
#28 87
Whale Rock Beach Villa Plettenbergbay
6 BR · Entire home · plettenberg bay
5.0
170 reviews
73% R4,261 R531,836 View listing
#29 87
Plett's life
1 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
4.8
141 reviews
73% R895 R222,984 View listing
#30 87
Views apartment
1 BR · Entire rental unit · plettenberg bay
5.0
69 reviews
71% R878 R153,563 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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plettenberg bay Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in plettenberg bay?

    Fifteen Whale Rock with underfloor heating ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 334 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 81% 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 R54,133 to R1,327,776, with a median of R284,040, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 80%, compared with 54% across plettenberg bay 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.

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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.

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