Shaka's Rock, ZA
Part of the Shaka's Rock market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
R410.7k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,644
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R853
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Shaka's Rock 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +R 541,976 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 9••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 8••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 6••••• |
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 (5.2 nights)
Studio (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 41)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 32)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 27)
Studio (ZAR 24)
1 bedroom (ZAR 20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Shaka's Rock market averaged 1,658 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 26% over two years.
An average Shaka's Rock listing earns R393K/year. High-performing listings earn R933K, while low-performing listings earn R152K.
Average occupancy in Shaka's Rock is 35%, producing RevPAR of R819 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Shaka's Rock, at R739K.
Rules vary across Shaka's Rock. Ballito: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration advised. Minimal enforcement, many unlicensed operators. Durban: Moderate. Business license and zoning compliance required, safety certificates needed. Inconsistent enforcement, many operate informally. Umhlanga: Moderate. Municipal business license, building management approval in complexes. Patchy enforcement, host compliance varies by building rules. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Shaka's Rock Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in November and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), TV (97%), Parking (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+93%), Bbq (+58%), Air Conditioning (+40%).
Average daily rate in Shaka's Rock is R3K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Shaka's Rock book an average of 29 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 50% higher than weekday occupancy.