Bonabéri, CM
Part of the Douala market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
XAF1.4m
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
13%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
XAF35,139
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XAF3,326
12 mo avg
↓33%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Douala market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +FCFA 3,099,551 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +FCFA 4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 FCFA 5•••••• | 🔒 FCFA 5•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (9.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (1.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (FCFA 50)
1 bedroom (FCFA 18)
2 bedrooms (FCFA 11)
3 bedrooms (FCFA 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Douala market averaged 738 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 64% over two years.
An average Douala listing earns XAF842K/year. High-performing listings earn XAF5.0M, while low-performing listings earn XAF230K.
Average occupancy in Douala is 8%, producing RevPAR of XAF2K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Douala, at XAF1.5M.
Rules vary across Douala. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality in Douala, Cameroon. The regulatory framework for platforms like Airbnb in Cameroon is not well-documented in available sources, and I cannot accurately assess whether rules exist or how they're enforced in practice. I recommend contacting local authorities or legal experts in Douala for accurate, current information. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Douala Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 13%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and June; it is lowest in October and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (99%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+86%), Internet (+27%), Heating (+12%).
Average daily rate in Douala is XAF37K, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Douala book an average of 13 days in advance, down 31% from last year. Booking windows range from 12 days for 1-bedroom listings to 17 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.