Bamburi, KE
Part of the Mombasa market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
KSh919.3k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
28%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KSh7,746
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh1,967
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mombasa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +KES 962,018 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 8••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 7••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 2•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KES 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 2•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +KES 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KES 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
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
Studio (7.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (KES 14)
3 bedrooms (KES 14)
1 bedroom (KES 8)
Studio (KES 6)
4+ bedrooms (KES 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mombasa market averaged 1,851 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 43% over two years.
An average Mombasa listing earns KES533K/year. High-performing listings earn KES2.6M, while low-performing listings earn KES141K.
Average occupancy in Mombasa is 14%, producing RevPAR of KES1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mombasa, at KES1.0M.
Rules vary across Mombasa. Mombasa: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations. General business permits recommended but rarely enforced. Tourism-friendly area with minimal oversight of vacation rentals. Diani Beach: Lenient. No dedicated STR laws. County business permits technically required but enforcement is minimal. Heavy tourism economy; hosts operate freely with little regulatory interference. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mombasa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), TV (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+115%), Air Conditioning (+70%), Washing Machine (+67%).
Average daily rate in Mombasa is KES9K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Mombasa book an average of 13 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 24 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.