Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Sandton, South Africa

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Sandton, 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.

Sandton Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
2,465 50% R1,077 R200,916

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Sandton

Ranked by Listing Score among the 2,465 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Sandton. 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
City Oak
Room · Sandton
4.8
282 reviews
80% R613 R133,982 View listing
#2 90
Private Cottage | Outdoor shower | No Loadshedding
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Sandton
5.0
244 reviews
81% R1,044 R312,035 View listing
#3 90
Garden cottage near Sandton | Solar & water backup
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
4.9
119 reviews
79% R679 R149,004 View listing
#4 90
Ale's Place
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Sandton
4.8
115 reviews
85–100% R414 R113,407 View listing
#5 90
Urban Oasis (Solar/Inverter)
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Sandton
4.8
115 reviews
85% R812 R212,936 View listing
#6 90
Long & Short StaysTranquil & Private FREE Parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Sandton
4.8
99 reviews
85–100% R513 R168,336 View listing
#7 90 4.8
95 reviews
83% R397 R100,076 View listing
#8 90
Sleek, Smart Cottage Douglasdale
1 BR · Entire condo · Sandton
5.0
82 reviews
85–100% R779 R219,585 View listing
#9 90
Carlton cottage-SOLAR is available for devices
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
4.9
62 reviews
85–100% R497 R106,228 View listing
#10 90
Red Gates 3
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Sandton
4.8
51 reviews
82% R580 R130,385 View listing
#11 90
Self-contained bedsitter in the heart of Randburg
1 BR · Entire home · Sandton
5.0
50 reviews
85–100% R431 R61,760 View listing
#12 90
Gorgeous 2-bed with pools and back-up power
2 BR · Entire condo · Sandton
4.8
50 reviews
85–100% R994 R132,142 View listing
#13 90
Guest Suite in trendy Linden
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
5.0
46 reviews
84% R563 R164,788 View listing
#14 90
Joburg North-West Cottage with back-up power
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
4.8
45 reviews
85–100% R580 R125,908 View listing
#15 90
A lovely home in Olivedale near Sandton
3 BR · Entire condo · Sandton
5.0
39 reviews
85–100% R2,387 R539,463 View listing
#16 90
Linden Cottage | Backup Power | Fast WiFi | Garage
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
5.0
27 reviews
85% R663 R116,690 View listing
#17 90
Aloe Ridge, Bachelor flat queen bed + kitchenette
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
4.8
20 reviews
82% R397 R88,752 View listing
#18 90
Sunny Silver Pine
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
5.0
20 reviews
85–100% R431 R92,847 View listing
#19 90
The Stonewedge Escape
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Sandton
4.9
12 reviews
84% R596 R102,282 View listing
#20 90
Long-Stay Comfort | Retro-Chic | Pet friendly
1 BR · Entire home · Sandton
5.0
9 reviews
85–100% R663 R121,166 View listing
#21 90
Cozy Palms Large Cottage
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Sandton
5.0
5 reviews
85–100% R447 R59,737 View listing
#22 89
Lemon Tree Cottage (Solar/Inverter)
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Sandton
4.8
147 reviews
78% R862 R229,516 View listing
#23 89
Max’s Tranquil Cottage
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Sandton
5.0
103 reviews
77% R1,077 R292,935 View listing
#24 89
Newly Renovated. No loadshedding. Back up water.
1 BR · Entire home · Sandton
5.0
71 reviews
76% R630 R158,488 View listing
#25 89
Private, Modern and Safe Family House
3 BR · Entire home · Sandton
5.0
60 reviews
78% R1,210 R266,258 View listing
#26 89
Comfortable home away from home
2 BR · Entire home · Sandton
4.8
42 reviews
76% R596 R133,369 View listing
#27 88
Garden Cottage| fast WiFi | secure parking | DStv
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Sandton
4.9
42 reviews
75% R547 R90,626 View listing
#28 88
Green Haven Cottage
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Sandton
4.9
28 reviews
75% R580 R104,453 View listing
#29 87
"Maison de Mae". A private suite in Fourways...
1 BR · Private room · Sandton
4.9
176 reviews
71% R414 R81,954 View listing
#30 87
Private Linden studio | Solar & water backup
1 BR · Entire home · Sandton
4.9
51 reviews
71% R613 R130,666 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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Sandton Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Sandton?

    City Oak ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 282 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 80% 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 R59,737 to R539,463, with a median of R130,526, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 84%, compared with 50% across Sandton 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 Sandton →

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Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
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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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Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.