Pantai Cenang, MY
Part of the Langkawi market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM72.4k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM432
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM157
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Langkawi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +RM 126,637 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +RM 1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 RM 2••••• | 🔒 RM 8•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 8•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 9•••• | 🔒 RM 8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 9•••• | 🔒 RM 8•••• |
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 (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Studio (3.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MYR 34)
2 bedrooms (MYR 17)
3 bedrooms (MYR 15)
1 bedroom (MYR 12)
Studio (MYR 6)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Langkawi market averaged 1,066 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 140% over two years.
An average Langkawi listing earns MYR50K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR210K, while low-performing listings earn MYR18K.
Average occupancy in Langkawi is 22%, producing RevPAR of MYR114 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Langkawi, at MYR97K.
Rules vary across Langkawi. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Langkawi, Kuah, and Pantai Cenang specifically. These are tourist areas in Malaysia where regulations may vary by local authority and enforcement practices aren't well-documented in available sources. For accurate information, I recommend contacting: - Majlis Perbandaran Langkawi (Langkawi Municipal Council) - Malaysian tourism ministry offices - Local property management companies operating in these areas Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Langkawi Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in October and November.
The most common amenities are Parking (99%), Air Conditioning (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bicycles (+69%), Parking (+39%), Pool (+38%).
Average daily rate in Langkawi is MYR521, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in October.
Guests in Langkawi book an average of 28 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.