The ‘most romantic travellers’ come from the South Africa, topping Airbnb’s ranking of guests that travel the most in pairs.
Greece is Airbnb’s ‘most romantic destination’, with the highest share of couples travelling there.
Thailand named as one of the most affordable destinations for couples for Valentine’s Day.
Last year, South African Hosts earned R53 million collectively during the Valentine’s Day period.
10 February 2023: It’s that time of year again – love is in the Airbnb! This Valentine’s Day, Airbnb reveals a roundup of the most wishlisted romantic homes in South Africa and shows some insights into where couples are travelling to, where they can find bang for their buck and how much South African Hosts could potentially earn during the most romantic time of the year.
The most romantic destinations
Airbnb also examined what countries are most popular for couples travelling together. It’s hardly surprising that Greece, famed for its azure blue sea and gorgeous beaches, tops the table.
*Greece
* Hungary
* Portugal
* Italy
* The Philippines
* Netherlands
* Costa Rica
* Korea
* India
* Argentina
Most wishlisted South African stays for couples
On Airbnb, the wishlist tool is used by many couples to save some of their favourite stays and help with planning a romantic getaway. Here’s a selection of the ‘most wishlisted stays’ in South Africa, suitable for two people.
- Chic Penthouse with Private Pool & Breathtaking Views, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Couplespod at Riverstone House, Romansrivier, Western Cape
- Table Mountain Superb views from The Docklands, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Stylish Industrial Loft with Mezzanine Bedroom, Cape Town, Western Cape
- The Sunset Dome, Tulbagh, Western Cape
- The Fairy Flycatcher Villa, McGregor, Western Cape
- New Apartment with Perfect Views, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Lovely Modern Apartment with Beautiful View, Sandton, Gauteng
- Incredible Treehouse Getaway, Midrand, Gauteng
- Spacious and Trendy Retreat, Sandton, Gauteng
Most wishlisted stays for price-savvy couples
While you can’t put a price on love, Valentine’s Day getaways don’t have to break the bank. Here’s a selection of great value ‘most wishlisted stays’ suitable for no more than two people around the world.
- Romantic Villa, Bali, Indonesia
- Cosy room in wooden log house, Lohra, Germany
- Cylindrical Pods with Mountain Views, Hidalgo, Mexico
- Stylish House with Tropical Garden, Bangkok, Thailand
- High Mountain Stone Cottage, Western Cape, South Africa
Host earnings for Valentine’s
With prices for almost everything soaring, hosting on Airbnb can be an economic lifeline for many. People can list a room or entire home on Airbnb, having full control over the nightly price they set. Hosts can use tools like Smart Pricing to automatically change nightly prices based on demand – with the option to set fluctuation limits and customise specific nightly prices at any time. During the Valentine’s Day period last year, South African Hosts earned over R53 million collectively, with the typical Host earning just over R3,500 over the same time period.
New Hosts
Now has never been a better time to join the growing community of Hosts. Between January and September last year, new South African Hosts earned over R115 million. And Hosts are having great success securing bookings, quickly. Half of listings that were activated and booked in Q3 2022 globally received their first booking within three days.
For those interested in sharing their home with guests this Valentines, Airbnb has made it easier than ever to get started. As part of the 2022 Winter Release, Airbnb introduced Airbnb Setup – an all-new, super easy way to list your home, including free one-to-one guidance from a Superhost and for your first booking, you can choose to welcome an experienced guest who has at least three stays and a good track record on Airbnb. We’ve also expanded AirCover, now featuring even more top-to-bottom protection, with guest identity verification, reservation screening, and $3M damage protection, including coverage for cars, boats, art and valuables.
Anyone can visit airbnb.com/host to learn including how much you could potentially earn.
All homes listed are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse these listings or any other homes on the platform.
About Airbnb
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
Submitted by Irvine Partners
