Bathurst, ZA
Part of the Port Alfred market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
R247.1k
12 mo avg
↑31%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,073
12 mo avg
↑46%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R486
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Alfred 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 | — | +R 208,358 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +R 8••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (ZAR 38)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 27)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 18)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
Studio (ZAR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Port Alfred market averaged 268 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.
An average Port Alfred listing earns R193K/year. High-performing listings earn R417K, while low-performing listings earn R80K.
Average occupancy in Port Alfred is 31%, producing RevPAR of R393 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Alfred, at R245K.
Rules vary across Port Alfred. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Port Alfred, Kenton-on-Sea, or Bathurst (South African towns in the Eastern Cape). These smaller municipalities may have minimal formal STR regulations, or rules may exist at provincial/local level that aren't well documented publicly. I recommend contacting the Ndlambe Local Municipality (Port Alfred/Kenton-on-Sea) and Ndlambe/Makana municipalities (Bathurst) directly for accurate current requirements and enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Alfred Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in November and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (98%), TV (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+76%), Washing Machine (+54%), Air Conditioning (+51%).
Average daily rate in Port Alfred is R2K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Port Alfred book an average of 28 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ 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 29% higher than weekday occupancy.