Impendle
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Overview
Annual Rev
R185.8k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,426
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R397
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Impendle 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 | — | +R 46,170 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
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 (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (ZAR 0)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 0)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 0)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Impendle market averaged 424 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 58% over two years.
An average Impendle listing earns R161K/year. High-performing listings earn R368K, while low-performing listings earn R63K.
Average occupancy in Impendle is 26%, producing RevPAR of R352 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Impendle, at R265K.
Rules vary across Impendle. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Pietermaritzburg, Howick, and Underberg in South Africa. These smaller municipalities may have varying or minimal formal STR frameworks. I recommend contacting each municipality's town planning department directly or consulting a local property attorney for accurate, up-to-date information on permits, restrictions, and actual enforcement practices in these specific areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Impendle Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and December; it is lowest in November and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (95%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+43%), Pool (+35%), Bbq (+14%).
Average daily rate in Impendle is R2K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Impendle book an average of 26 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 68% higher than weekday occupancy.