Mossel Bay
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Annual revenue (actual)
R264.7k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
39%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,915
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R573
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mossel Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +R 353,314 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
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
Studio (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 50)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 31)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 21)
1 bedroom (ZAR 14)
Studio (ZAR 13)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (60%)
Professionally managed (40%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Mossel Bay market averaged 1,202 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 61% over two years.
An average Mossel Bay listing earns R229K/year. High-performing listings earn R686K, while low-performing listings earn R93K.
Average occupancy in Mossel Bay is 31%, producing RevPAR of R506 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mossel Bay, at R436K.
Rules vary across Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general municipal bylaws and zoning. Minimal enforcement. George: Lenient. No dedicated STR permit system. Must comply with general business registration and zoning laws. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Knysna: Moderate. Guest house/B&B registration required for commercial STRs. Zoning compliance needed. Moderate enforcement through municipal inspections and neighbor complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mossel Bay Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in November and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (93%), Parking (87%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+71%), Hot Tub (+61%), Lake Access (+44%).
Average daily rate in Mossel Bay is R2K, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Mossel Bay book an average of 29 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 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 Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 22% higher than weekday occupancy.
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