Bathurst, ZA
Part of the Port Alfred market area
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Annual revenue (actual)
R251k
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,104
12 mo avg
↑40%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R496
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Alfred market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +R 211,653 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (5.2 nights)
Studio (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 27)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 21)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 18)
1 bedroom (ZAR 13)
Studio (ZAR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (66%)
Professionally managed (34%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Port Alfred market averaged 272 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Port Alfred listing earns R197K/year. High-performing listings earn R429K, while low-performing listings earn R79K.
Average occupancy in Port Alfred is 31%, producing RevPAR of R402 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Alfred, at R256K.
Rules vary across Port Alfred. Port Alfred: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required. Falls under general municipal bylaws and tourism accommodation standards. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Kenton-on-Sea: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Must comply with basic zoning and building regulations. Light enforcement, popular holiday rental market operates informally. Bathurst: Lenient. No formal STR permit requirements. Subject to general municipal compliance and safety standards. Negligible enforcement, small tourism market with informal operations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Alfred Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in November and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Parking (95%), TV (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+79%), Parking (+60%), Washing Machine (+53%).
Average daily rate in Port Alfred is R2K, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Port Alfred book an average of 29 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 2-bedroom listings to 35 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 30% higher than weekday occupancy.
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