Moratuwa
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨1.9m
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨18,327
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨3,191
12 mo avg
↓37%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Moratuwa 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +Rs 3,280,942 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (18.3 nights)
1 bedroom (12.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (LKR 100)
1 bedroom (LKR 26)
3 bedrooms (LKR 23)
2 bedrooms (LKR 22)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (62%)
Professionally managed (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Moratuwa market averaged 498 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 28% over two years.
An average Moratuwa listing earns Rs1M/year. High-performing listings earn Rs6M, while low-performing listings earn Rs371K.
Average occupancy in Moratuwa is 21%, producing RevPAR of Rs2,769 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Moratuwa, at Rs3M.
Rules vary across Moratuwa. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Moratuwa, Colombo, or Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's STR regulatory framework is still developing at the national level through tourism authorities, with unclear municipal enforcement. Recommend contacting Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority or local municipal councils directly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Moratuwa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Air Conditioning (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+89%), Parking (+63%), Pool (+41%).
Average daily rate in Moratuwa is Rs26K, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Moratuwa book an average of 21 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 17 days for 1-bedroom listings to 26 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.