Malindi
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Annual revenue (actual)
KSh2.1m
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
33%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KSh17,368
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh4,542
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Malindi market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +KES 2,403,703 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 2•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 KES 5•••••• | 🔒 KES 2•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 4•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 3•••••• | 🔒 KES 2•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 3•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (11.0 nights)
1 bedroom (7.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (KES 48)
3 bedrooms (KES 24)
2 bedrooms (KES 21)
1 bedroom (KES 11)
Studio (KES 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (53%)
Professionally managed (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Malindi market averaged 866 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.
An average Malindi listing earns KES1.2M/year. High-performing listings earn KES4.8M, while low-performing listings earn KES361K.
Average occupancy in Malindi is 18%, producing RevPAR of KES3K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Malindi, at KES2.4M.
Rules vary across Malindi. Malindi: Lenient. Kenya requires tourism licenses from county government and Tourism Regulatory Authority registration for commercial rentals. Minimal enforcement in practice; many hosts operate informally without permits. Tax compliance sporadic. Watamu: Lenient. Same national/county licensing requirements as Malindi apply but enforcement remains minimal. Most short-term rentals operate without formal registration. Authorities focus on larger hotels rather than vacation rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Malindi Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in May and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (96%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+181%), Bbq (+84%), Washing Machine (+56%).
Average daily rate in Malindi is KES19K, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Malindi book an average of 29 days in advance. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.
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