Mossel Bay
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Overview
Annual Rev
R257.7k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,873
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R551
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mossel Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +R 294,605 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 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
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 47)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 30)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 20)
1 bedroom (ZAR 12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (56%)
Independent hosts (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mossel Bay market averaged 1,183 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 58% over two years.
An average Mossel Bay listing earns R222K/year. High-performing listings earn R671K, while low-performing listings earn R89K.
Average occupancy in Mossel Bay is 30%, producing RevPAR of R489 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mossel Bay, at R428K.
Rules vary across Mossel Bay. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations and enforcement realities for Mossel Bay, George, and Knysna in South Africa's Western Cape. These municipalities' STR rules and actual enforcement practices aren't well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting each municipality directly: - Mossel Bay Municipality - George Municipality - Knysna Municipality They can provide accurate information on permits, restrictions, and how actively rules are enforced locally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mossel Bay Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, 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 (97%), TV (92%), Parking (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+72%), Hot Tub (+66%), Lake Access (+50%).
Average daily rate in Mossel Bay is R2K, up 28% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Mossel Bay book an average of 29 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 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 21% higher than weekday occupancy.