Ambanja
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Overview
Annual Rev
FMG53.1m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
FMG440,886
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
FMG98,849
12 mo avg
↓36%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ambanja 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +Ar 120,114,570 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +Ar 8••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• | 🔒 Ar 7••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +Ar 7••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +Ar 4••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• | 🔒 Ar 9••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +Ar 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +Ar 9•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• | 🔒 Ar 1•••••••• |
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 (7.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MGA 19)
1 bedroom (MGA 17)
2 bedrooms (MGA 16)
3 bedrooms (MGA 15)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (51%)
Professionally managed (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ambanja market averaged 420 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 104% over two years.
An average Ambanja listing earns MGA35.7M/year. High-performing listings earn MGA149.2M, while low-performing listings earn MGA12.0M.
Average occupancy in Ambanja is 22%, producing RevPAR of MGA74K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ambanja, at MGA65.3M.
Rules vary across Ambanja. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Ambanja, Nosy Be, and Ankify in Madagascar. These smaller municipalities likely have minimal formal STR frameworks, and enforcement information is not documented in accessible sources. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ambanja Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (91%), Internet (86%), TV (81%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+148%), Heating (+143%), Internet (+99%).
Average daily rate in Ambanja is MGA525K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in November.
Guests in Ambanja book an average of 32 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Thursday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday.