Negombo
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨1.5m
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨19,005
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
24 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨3,051
12 mo avg
↓33%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Negombo 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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2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +Rs 6,382,340 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (12.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (LKR 40)
2 bedrooms (LKR 23)
1 bedroom (LKR 11)
3 bedrooms (LKR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (65%)
Professionally managed (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Negombo market averaged 548 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 17% from a year earlier and up 67% over two years.
An average Negombo listing earns Rs814K/year. High-performing listings earn Rs6M, while low-performing listings earn Rs238K.
Average occupancy in Negombo is 12%, producing RevPAR of Rs1,896 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Negombo, at Rs2M.
Rules vary across Negombo. Negombo: Lenient. Tourist board registration recommended but rarely enforced. Many guesthouses and villas operate informally. Minimal active enforcement. Colombo: Moderate. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority registration required for commercial rentals. Safety/tax compliance expected. Growing enforcement in tourist areas, though many still operate unregistered. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Negombo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and March; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Air Conditioning (94%), Parking (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+210%), TV (+178%), Internet (+151%).
Average daily rate in Negombo is Rs22K, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Negombo book an average of 22 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 2-bedroom listings to 27 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.