Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨2.3m
12 mo avg
↑95%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₨1••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨2,906
12 mo avg
↑68%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | 18 (11%) | +Rs 11,653,517 (+343%) | Rs 15,055,900 | Rs 3,402,383 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (12.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (10.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (LKR 31)
4+ bedrooms (LKR 17)
2 bedrooms (LKR 13)
1 bedroom (LKR 13)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (68%)
Professionally managed (32%)
As of June 2026, Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte have 390 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 21% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte generates Rs1M per year. High-performing properties earn Rs3M/year, while low-performing properties earn Rs288K/year. Supply growth of 21% year-over-year coupled with declining revenue indicates intensifying competition outpacing demand. The wide performance gap suggests market fragmentation where property differentiation significantly determines outcomes in a saturated environment.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Average annual revenue is Rs1M with 24% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to Rs3M/year. Supply has grown significantly year-over-year while revenue declined sharply, indicating intensifying competition and market saturation. The substantial gap between average and high-performing properties suggests performance is highly differentiated rather than market-wide.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is 24%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of Rs18K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of Rs2,164 per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, with annual revenue of Rs1M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte area. Colombo: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Tourism board registration optional for marketing. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Falls under general business licensing if applicable. Virtually no enforcement of rental activities. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 43%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. The 24% occupancy rate reflects intense competition, while the wide gap between average revenue ($1.11M) and top performers ($3.49M) suggests only differentiated properties are capturing disproportionate demand.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak summer season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 100% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (April-October) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte listings include: Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (97%), Washing Machine (88%), Tv (85%), Balcony (60%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Lake Access, Pets Allowed, Washing Machine, with Lake Access properties earning approximately 357% more (Rs16M/year vs Rs3M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte over the last 12 months: May: Rs54K, June: Rs81K, July: Rs79K, August: Rs63K, September: Rs57K, October: Rs44K, November: Rs58K, December: Rs88K, January: Rs79K, February: Rs69K, March: Rs66K, April: Rs53K. 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 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is Rs18K, up 4% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average Rs12K/night, 2-bedroom properties average Rs16K/night, 3-bedroom properties average Rs23K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average Rs32K/night. Rates peak in June and are lowest in November.
Guests in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte book an average of 18 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 17 days, 2-bedroom: 18 days, 3-bedroom: 19 days, 4+ bedroom: 20 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 21%, revenue per listing decreased 43%, occupancy fell 29%, average nightly rates increased 4%, and lead time decreased 26%. The supply surge outpacing demand signals intensifying competition, while the wide gap between average ($1.1M) and top-performing listings ($3.5M) suggests significant performance stratification in the market.
In Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday.