Unguja Mjini Magharibi
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Overview
Annual Rev
TZSh18.7m
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
TZSh167,423
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
47 days
12 mo avg
↑10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh40,341
12 mo avg
↓29%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Unguja Mjini Magharibi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +TZS 128,100,697 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 6••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 5••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 5••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 5••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 TZS 8••••••• | 🔒 TZS 2••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 3••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 7••••••• | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 9••••••• | 🔒 TZS 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 (8.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (TZS 40)
1 bedroom (TZS 19)
4+ bedrooms (TZS 15)
2 bedrooms (TZS 6)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (67%)
Professionally managed (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Unguja Mjini Magharibi market averaged 458 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 69% over two years.
An average Unguja Mjini Magharibi listing earns TZS14.8M/year. High-performing listings earn TZS76.8M, while low-performing listings earn TZS4.0M.
Average occupancy in Unguja Mjini Magharibi is 18%, producing RevPAR of TZS34K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Unguja Mjini Magharibi, at TZS36.6M.
Rules vary across Unguja Mjini Magharibi. I don't have reliable current data on Stone Town, Zanzibar City's short-term rental regulations or their enforcement reality. Zanzibar's regulatory framework for vacation rentals is not well-documented in available sources, and enforcement practices are unclear. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Unguja Mjini Magharibi Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in August and December; it is lowest in May and March.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+232%), Pool (+140%), Washing Machine (+121%).
Average daily rate in Unguja Mjini Magharibi is TZS239K, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.
Guests in Unguja Mjini Magharibi book an average of 45 days in advance, up 30% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 60 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 8% higher than weekday occupancy.