Moratuwa
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Annual revenue (actual)
₨2m
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨19,170
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨3,447
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Moratuwa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +Rs 4,317,583 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 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
3 bedrooms (14.1 nights)
1 bedroom (13.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (LKR 100)
1 bedroom (LKR 28)
2 bedrooms (LKR 26)
3 bedrooms (LKR 26)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (72%)
Professionally managed (28%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Moratuwa market averaged 502 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.
An average Moratuwa listing earns Rs1M/year. High-performing listings earn Rs6M, while low-performing listings earn Rs382K.
Average occupancy in Moratuwa is 22%, producing RevPAR of Rs2,846 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 current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Moratuwa, Mount Lavinia, or Colombo, Sri Lanka. These cities' STR frameworks and actual enforcement practices aren't well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) or local municipal councils (Moratuwa MC, Colombo MC, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia MC) directly for accurate permit requirements and enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Moratuwa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in October and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+65%), Internet (+60%), Pool (+52%).
Average daily rate in Moratuwa is Rs27K, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Moratuwa book an average of 21 days in advance, down 10% 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 Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.
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