Mahé
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Overview
Annual Rev
SCR482.3k
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
SCR2,860
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
SCR910
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mahé 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:
0
1
2
3
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 | — | +SCR 685,358 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +SCR 6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SCR 1•••••• | 🔒 SCR 7••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +SCR 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SCR 1•••••• | 🔒 SCR 6••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +SCR 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SCR 1•••••• | 🔒 SCR 7••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +SCR 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SCR 8••••• | 🔒 SCR 6••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +SCR 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SCR 8••••• | 🔒 SCR 7••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +SCR 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SCR 8••••• | 🔒 SCR 7••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +SCR 5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 SCR 7••••• | 🔒 SCR 6••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +SCR 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 SCR 7••••• | 🔒 SCR 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
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (SCR 184)
3 bedrooms (SCR 98)
2 bedrooms (SCR 69)
1 bedroom (SCR 31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mahé market averaged 789 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average Mahé listing earns SCR430K/year. High-performing listings earn SCR1.1M, while low-performing listings earn SCR159K.
Average occupancy in Mahé is 34%, producing RevPAR of SCR866 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mahé, at SCR833K.
Rules vary across Mahé. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Mahé, Victoria, or Beau Vallon in Seychelles. These locations appear to lack publicly documented STR-specific frameworks, and I cannot verify actual enforcement practices. To provide accurate information, you would need to contact: - Seychelles Tourism Board - Local municipal offices - Seychelles Licensing Authority I cannot classify without verified information about permits, rules, and real-world enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mahé Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (97%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+126%), Ev Charger (+90%), Gym (+84%).
Average daily rate in Mahé is SCR3K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Mahé book an average of 43 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 days for 2-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.