Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Port Elizabeth, 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.

Port Elizabeth Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,382 48% R961 R173,012

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Port Elizabeth

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,382 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Port Elizabeth. 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
#1 ranked TREEHOUSE in SA with amazing views 🏝
2 BR · Treehouse · Port Elizabeth
4.8
1082 reviews
83% R1,193 R368,938 View listing
#2 90
Breakfast Incl. | Boutique Country Stay near Beach
2 BR · Entire cottage · Port Elizabeth
5.0
210 reviews
85–100% R1,475 R430,250 View listing
#3 90
Chez la Mer with 180 degree Seaview
2 BR · Entire condo · Port Elizabeth
5.0
190 reviews
85–100% R1,459 R348,743 View listing
#4 90
Kingfisher | Ocean View Treetop Guesthouse
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Port Elizabeth
5.0
178 reviews
85–100% R1,027 R322,679 View listing
#5 90
Directly on the Sea- Main house
3 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
153 reviews
84% R2,685 R833,758 View listing
#6 90
Sunbird | Ocean View Treetop Guesthouse
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Port Elizabeth
5.0
98 reviews
80% R1,027 R300,164 View listing
#7 90
FernHill Cottage
1 BR · Entire cabin · Port Elizabeth
5.0
88 reviews
85% R1,757 R536,296 View listing
#8 90
Guest Suite, Lorraine Port Elizabeth
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Port Elizabeth
4.8
83 reviews
85–100% R431 R138,078 View listing
#9 90
Baywest Villa - Private luxury house
2 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
4.9
65 reviews
82% R2,039 R416,041 View listing
#10 90
Lazy Waves
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Port Elizabeth
5.0
61 reviews
85–100% R812 R272,807 View listing
#11 90
Oceanfront with Pool
4 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
54 reviews
83% R2,486 R694,171 View listing
#12 90
Spacious loft with seaview
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Port Elizabeth
5.0
49 reviews
85–100% R663 R178,085 View listing
#13 90
Oceanfront Villa
7 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
24 reviews
85–100% R4,957 R1,408,587 View listing
#14 90
Sardinia View cottage in Lovemore Park.
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Port Elizabeth
4.8
12 reviews
84% R464 R73,034 View listing
#15 90
Rockwave Seaside Accommodation
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Port Elizabeth
5.0
12 reviews
79% R1,442 R125,344 View listing
#16 90
Ocean bliss at Sea & Soul
2 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
5 reviews
85–100% R1,193 R104,122 View listing
#17 89
Plumbago Cottage Miramar
1 BR · Entire cottage · Port Elizabeth
5.0
289 reviews
78% R580 R165,203 View listing
#18 89
Oceanfront Apartment with Pool
2 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
92 reviews
76% R1,459 R409,111 View listing
#19 89
Little Tree Loft
1 BR · Entire loft · Port Elizabeth
4.9
36 reviews
78% R779 R204,829 View listing
#20 89
Cozy Corner Paradise, Unit 56
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Port Elizabeth
5.0
5 reviews
77% R1,293 R120,486 View listing
#21 88
Rubiaceae Country cottage, private/ secure UNIT 1
1 BR · Entire cottage · Port Elizabeth
5.0
111 reviews
74% R1,044 R234,291 View listing
#22 88
Home away from Home.
4 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
4.8
97 reviews
74% R1,707 R166,546 View listing
#23 88
The Big Chill,seaside villa with pool & ocean view
3 BR · Entire villa · Port Elizabeth
5.0
93 reviews
74% R2,553 R524,342 View listing
#24 88
Skoon Seaside Accommodation - Main House
2 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
86 reviews
75% R2,138 R527,757 View listing
#25 87
Firefly Country Cottage in Port Elizabeth
3 BR · Entire cottage · Port Elizabeth
5.0
266 reviews
71% R1,674 R444,410 View listing
#26 87
Skoon Seaside Accommodation - Unit 1
Studio BR · Entire vacation home · Port Elizabeth
5.0
107 reviews
71% R1,492 R384,589 View listing
#27 87
Stukkie Genade Self-care
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Port Elizabeth
5.0
17 reviews
71% R397 R86,166 View listing
#28 87
Lourie garden cottage
1 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
4.9
11 reviews
71% R480 R61,113 View listing
#29 87
Peaceful Townhouse | 2 Bedrooms | Secure
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Port Elizabeth
5.0
6 reviews
71% R1,243 R338,795 View listing
#30 86
Oceanfront Apartment
2 BR · Entire home · Port Elizabeth
4.9
112 reviews
69% R1,392 R325,515 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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Port Elizabeth Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Port Elizabeth?

    #1 ranked TREEHOUSE in SA with amazing views 🏝 ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 1082 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 83% 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 R61,113 to R1,408,587, with a median of R324,097, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 80%, compared with 48% across Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth →

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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.