Male
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Overview
Annual Rev
MVR253.8k
12 mo avg
↓28%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MVR2,711
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MVR559
12 mo avg
↓35%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Male 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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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 | — | +MVR 1,836,011 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9 (••%) | 🔒 +MVR 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 MVR 1•••••• | 🔒 MVR 9••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (9.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (MVR 28)
1 bedroom (MVR 10)
3 bedrooms (MVR 0)
4+ bedrooms (MVR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Male market averaged 665 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 24% from a year earlier and up 128% over two years.
An average Male listing earns MVR194K/year. High-performing listings earn MVR1.2M, while low-performing listings earn MVR47K.
Average occupancy in Male is 14%, producing RevPAR of MVR468 per available night.
2-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Male, at MVR268K.
Rules vary across Male. Malé: Moderate. Guesthouse license required from Ministry of Tourism, safety/health inspections mandatory. Registration enforced for legal operations, unlicensed rentals face closure. Hulhumalé: Moderate. Same Ministry of Tourism licensing as Malé, guesthouse permits required. Growing market with standard enforcement of registration rules. Maafushi: Lenient. Tourism license technically required but enforcement lighter on this tourist island. Many small guesthouses operate with basic permits, minimal oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Male Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 24% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 7%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (97%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+550%), Heating (+320%), Parking (+141%).
Average daily rate in Male is MVR4K, down 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in August.
Guests in Male book an average of 21 days in advance, down 16% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 3-bedroom listings to 32 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.