El Nido
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Overview
Annual Rev
₱2m
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₱9,189
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₱4,146
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect El Nido 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 | — | +₱1,953,810 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₱1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱3•••••• | 🔒 ₱2•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₱6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱2•••••• | 🔒 ₱1•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₱4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱2•••••• | 🔒 ₱2•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₱3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱2•••••• | 🔒 ₱2•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +₱3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱2•••••• | 🔒 ₱2•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +₱2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱2•••••• | 🔒 ₱2•••••• |
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 (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (₱60)
4+ bedrooms (₱39)
2 bedrooms (₱25)
1 bedroom (₱11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the El Nido market averaged 580 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 26% from a year earlier and up 94% over two years.
An average El Nido listing earns PHP1.2M/year. High-performing listings earn PHP5.1M, while low-performing listings earn PHP358K.
Average occupancy in El Nido is 30%, producing RevPAR of PHP3K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in El Nido, at PHP3.9M.
Rules vary across El Nido. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality specifically for El Nido (Philippines). Without verified data on permits, licensing requirements, and actual enforcement practices on the ground, I recommend checking with the El Nido municipal government or local tourism office for current STR rules and how actively they're enforced. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The El Nido Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 26% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in August and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (88%), Kitchen (85%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+173%), Pool (+135%), Gym (+51%).
Average daily rate in El Nido is PHP10K, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in El Nido book an average of 35 days in advance. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Friday.