Margate
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Overview
Annual Rev
R199.8k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,829
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R436
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Margate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +R 247,661 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +R 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 7••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
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 (6.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (ZAR 37)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 34)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 31)
1 bedroom (ZAR 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Margate market averaged 1,010 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 53% over two years.
An average Margate listing earns R174K/year. High-performing listings earn R443K, while low-performing listings earn R62K.
Average occupancy in Margate is 23%, producing RevPAR of R393 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Margate, at R353K.
Rules vary across Margate. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Margate and Durban, South Africa. Regulations in South African municipalities are evolving and enforcement levels vary significantly by area. I recommend contacting: - eThekwini Municipality (Durban) - Margate local tourism office - Local STR host associations for accurate, current information on permits, restrictions, and actual enforcement practices in these specific areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Margate Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in September and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (92%), Bbq (84%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+62%), Air Conditioning (+22%), Pets Allowed (+17%).
Average daily rate in Margate is R2K, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Margate book an average of 28 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 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 Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 45% higher than weekday occupancy.