Hambantota
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨2.9m
12 mo avg
↑118%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₨2••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↑12 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨4,837
12 mo avg
↑147%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hambantota market data as of June 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | 7 (54%) | +Rs 754,732 (+8%) | Rs 10,255,901 | Rs 9,501,169 |
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 (10.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (1.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (LKR 0)
2 bedrooms (LKR 0)
3 bedrooms (LKR 0)
4+ bedrooms (LKR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
As of June 2026, Hambantota, Tangalle, Mirissa have 163 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Hambantota generates Rs822K per year. High-performing properties earn Rs7M/year, while low-performing properties earn Rs271K/year. Supply growth outpaces revenue decline, suggesting intensifying competition for a contracted market. The nearly 9x gap between high and average performers indicates significant operational variance, though the 9% occupancy rate signals broader demand constraints limiting upside potential.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Hambantota. Average annual revenue is Rs822K with 9% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to Rs7M/year. Supply growth outpaces revenue decline, suggesting intensifying competition despite flat longer-term trends. The substantial gap between average and top performers indicates significant variance in execution rather than uniform market constraints.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Hambantota is 9%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of Rs32K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of Rs1,927 per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Hambantota, with annual revenue of Rs2M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Hambantota market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Hambantota area. Hambantota: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or registration system. Tourism encouraged with minimal oversight. Virtually no enforcement. Tangalle: Lenient. No specific STR permits required. Guest houses operate informally. Minimal government oversight or enforcement. Mirissa: Lenient. No STR licensing system. Many unlicensed guesthouses and rentals operate freely. Tourism board focuses on hotels, not STRs. Light enforcement. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Hambantota Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing increasingly competitive conditions. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 34%. This indicates growing competition requiring strong operations. The wide gap between average revenue ($821,924) and top performers ($7.1M) suggests market bifurcation, where differentiated properties capture disproportionate share amid demand constraints reflected in 9% occupancy.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -11% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-October) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Hambantota listings include: Air Conditioning (92%), Bbq (85%), Kitchen (85%), Private Yard (77%), Washing Machine (62%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Tv, Pool, with Tv properties earning approximately 22% more (Rs12M/year vs Rs10M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Hambantota over the last 12 months: May: Rs46K, June: Rs40K, July: Rs51K, August: Rs56K, September: Rs48K, October: Rs37K, November: Rs67K, December: Rs93K, January: Rs77K, February: Rs74K, March: Rs63K, April: Rs51K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Hambantota is Rs32K, down 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average Rs23K/night, 2-bedroom properties average Rs41K/night, 3-bedroom properties average Rs37K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average Rs24K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Hambantota book an average of 32 days in advance, down 10% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 29 days, 2-bedroom: 26 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 26 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Hambantota Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 9%, revenue per listing decreased 34%, occupancy fell 44%, average nightly rates decreased 8%, and lead time decreased 10%. The sharp occupancy decline outpacing supply growth signals weakening demand, while the massive gap between average revenue ($821,924) and top performers ($7.1M) suggests highly concentrated performance—indicating a bifurcated market where only premium properties capture meaningful returns.
In Hambantota, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Thursday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Saturday.