Ukunda
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Annual revenue (actual)
KSh3m
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
37%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KSh19,869
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh6,467
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ukunda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +KES 2,506,583 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 4•••••• | 🔒 KES 2•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 5•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 5•••••• | 🔒 KES 4•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1••••• (+•%) | 🔒 KES 4•••••• | 🔒 KES 4•••••• |
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
1 bedroom (7.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Studio (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (KES 40)
3 bedrooms (KES 25)
2 bedrooms (KES 22)
Studio (KES 18)
1 bedroom (KES 15)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ukunda market averaged 1,015 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 45% over two years.
An average Ukunda listing earns KES1.7M/year. High-performing listings earn KES7.6M, while low-performing listings earn KES499K.
Average occupancy in Ukunda is 20%, producing RevPAR of KES4K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ukunda, at KES4.1M.
Rules vary across Ukunda. Diani Beach: Lenient. No formal short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general tourism/hospitality framework. Minimal enforcement. Ukunda: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Properties operate under basic business permits if registered. Very limited enforcement. Mombasa: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Some properties register as guesthouses for tourism levy purposes. Enforcement minimal and inconsistent, mostly focused on larger commercial operations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ukunda Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, 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 Internet (98%), Parking (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+75%), Pool (+73%), Bbq (+37%).
Average daily rate in Ukunda is KES22K, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Ukunda book an average of 27 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 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 15% higher than weekday occupancy.
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