Ambanja
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Overview
Annual Rev
FMG58m
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 FMG4•••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
FMG94,957
12 mo avg
↓41%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ambanja 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 54 (44%) | +Ar 101,831,808 (+124%) | Ar 184,109,160 | Ar 82,277,352 |
| 🔒 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•••• |
| 🔒 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 (10.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
Studio (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MGA 19)
2 bedrooms (MGA 18)
1 bedroom (MGA 17)
3 bedrooms (MGA 14)
Studio (MGA 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
As of June 2026, Ambanja, Nosy Be, Ankify have 394 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ambanja generates MGA34.1M per year. High-performing properties earn MGA154.0M/year, while low-performing properties earn MGA11.6M/year. This massive revenue spread suggests that market winners are capturing a disproportionate share of demand, while the majority of inventory struggles to gain traction in a stagnant revenue environment.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ambanja. Average annual revenue is MGA34.1M with 22% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to MGA154.0M/year. The delta between average and top-tier earnings highlights a winner-take-all landscape where only a small subset of listings effectively bridges the gap between low occupancy and significant annual returns.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ambanja is 22%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of MGA519K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of MGA70K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ambanja, with annual revenue of MGA62.8M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ambanja market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ambanja area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Ambanja, Nosy Be, or Ankify in Madagascar. These smaller cities likely have minimal formal STR frameworks, but I cannot verify specific permit requirements, occupancy rules, caps, or actual enforcement levels. To provide accurate information about these locations, you would need to contact local municipal offices (communes) or Madagascar's tourism ministry directly. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Ambanja Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 26%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in revenue despite minimal supply growth signals that existing inventory is facing intensified competition for a diminishing pool of guest bookings.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak fall season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 86% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (January-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Ambanja listings include: Kitchen (90%), Tv (76%), Air Conditioning (54%), Bbq (50%), Pool (45%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Tv, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 97% more (MGA182.9M/year vs MGA92.6M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ambanja over the last 12 months: May: MGA2.7M, June: MGA1.8M, July: MGA2.6M, August: MGA3.1M, September: MGA2.0M, October: MGA2.0M, November: MGA1.9M, December: MGA2.7M, January: MGA1.8M, February: MGA983K, March: MGA1.7M, April: MGA2.5M. 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 Ambanja is MGA519K, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average MGA311K/night, 2-bedroom properties average MGA427K/night, 3-bedroom properties average MGA625K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average MGA1.0M/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in November.
Guests in Ambanja book an average of 32 days in advance, down 24% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 29 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 32 days, 4+ bedroom: 40 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Ambanja Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 3%, revenue per listing decreased 26%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 24%. These metrics show a market attempting to offset lower demand through price increases, resulting in shorter booking windows and reduced overall utilization.
In Ambanja, Thursday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday.