Bela-bela
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Overview
Annual Rev
R539.1k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R4,588
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R1,205
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bela-bela 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +R 451,195 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 8••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 9••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 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
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 44)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 33)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 17)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bela-Bela market averaged 322 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 58% over two years.
An average Bela-Bela listing earns R398K/year. High-performing listings earn R1.1M, while low-performing listings earn R132K.
Average occupancy in Bela-Bela is 22%, producing RevPAR of R921 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bela-Bela, at R609K.
Rules vary across Bela-Bela. Bela-Bela: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Minimal municipal oversight. Light enforcement. Modimolle: Lenient. No formal STR permit system. Basic business registration may apply. Very light enforcement. Pretoria: Moderate. Business registration required, zoning compliance needed. Some municipal oversight but enforcement varies by area. Many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bela-Bela Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in September and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (91%), Bbq (81%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+109%), Air Conditioning (+71%), Gym (+61%).
Average daily rate in Bela-Bela is R5K, up 28% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bela-Bela book an average of 32 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 125% higher than weekday occupancy.