Black River, MU
Part of the Mauritius market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
MUR1.2m
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
44%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MUR8,064
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MUR2,243
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mauritius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +Rs 1,406,325 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 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
2 bedrooms (8.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.8 nights)
1 bedroom (6.7 nights)
Studio (6.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MUR 72)
3 bedrooms (MUR 50)
2 bedrooms (MUR 37)
1 bedroom (MUR 28)
Studio (MUR 25)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mauritius market averaged 3,874 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 17% over two years.
An average Mauritius listing earns MUR783K/year. High-performing listings earn MUR2.7M, while low-performing listings earn MUR291K.
Average occupancy in Mauritius is 33%, producing RevPAR of MUR2K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mauritius, at MUR1.5M.
Rules vary across Mauritius. Grand Baie: Moderate. Tourism Authority license required, tax registration needed. Standard enforcement in tourist zones. Port Louis: Lenient. Basic business registration, minimal specific STR rules. Light enforcement, mainly for tax compliance. Flic en Flac: Moderate. Tourism license mandatory, zoning compliance required. Moderate enforcement in coastal areas, hosts generally comply due to tourist visibility. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mauritius Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Air Conditioning (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+66%), Air Conditioning (+49%), Pool (+47%).
Average daily rate in Mauritius is MUR8K, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Mauritius book an average of 36 days in advance, down 16% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 5% higher than weekday occupancy.