Atacames
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Overview
Annual Rev
$10k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
10%
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$116
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$22
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Atacames 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:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$10,483 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $2•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($30)
3 bedrooms ($29)
2 bedrooms ($24)
1 bedroom ($19)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (65%)
Professionally managed (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Atacames market averaged 1,375 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.
An average Atacames listing earns $8K/year. High-performing listings earn $23K, while low-performing listings earn $4K.
Average occupancy in Atacames is 14%, producing RevPAR of $17 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Atacames, at $13K.
Rules vary across Atacames. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Atacames, Esmeraldas, or Súa in Ecuador. These are smaller coastal municipalities where formal STR regulations may not be established or documented in accessible sources. Local enforcement practices in Ecuador's beach towns are particularly difficult to verify. I recommend contacting municipal offices directly (Municipio de Atacames, Municipio de Esmeraldas, Municipio de Súa) for current requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Atacames Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 28%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Parking (99%), Kitchen (99%), Pool (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+54%), Washing Machine (+42%), Bbq (+4%).
Average daily rate in Atacames is $122, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Atacames book an average of 15 days in advance. Booking windows range from 13 days for 1-bedroom listings to 21 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 66% higher than weekday occupancy.