Shaka's Rock
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Overview
Annual Rev
R395.7k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 R2•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R817
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Shaka's Rock market data as of May 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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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 | 32 (3%) | +R 564,533 (+94%) | R 1,167,611 | R 603,077 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Studio (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 40)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 31)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 28)
Studio (ZAR 24)
1 bedroom (ZAR 21)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
As of May 2026, Ballito, Durban, Umhlanga have 1,570 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Shaka's Rock generates R361K per year. High-performing properties earn R886K/year, while low-performing properties earn R132K/year. The substantial variance between top and bottom performers suggests that revenue potential is heavily driven by property-specific positioning rather than market-wide averages.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Shaka's Rock. Average annual revenue is R361K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to R886K/year. A 35% occupancy rate alongside declining supply points to a market where limited inventory may be concentrating demand into specific high-earning units.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Shaka's Rock is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of R3K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of R739 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Shaka's Rock, with annual revenue of R643K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Shaka's Rock market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Shaka's Rock area. Ballito: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration advised. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Durban: Moderate. Business registration required, zoning compliance needed, safety standards. Inconsistent enforcement, many unlicensed operators. Umhlanga: Moderate. Business license required, municipal rates compliance, building regulations. Limited enforcement capacity, significant informal market exists. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Shaka's Rock Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. Such dynamics suggest a tightening market where remaining inventory captures an increasing share of total guest expenditure.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 22% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-November) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Shaka's Rock listings include: Kitchen (99%), Tv (98%), Pool (81%), Washing Machine (79%), Bbq (74%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Air Conditioning, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 83% more (R680K/year vs R372K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Shaka's Rock over the last 12 months: May: R15K, June: R16K, July: R23K, August: R16K, September: R16K, October: R21K, November: R14K, December: R49K, January: R31K, February: R16K, March: R21K, April: R33K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Shaka's Rock is R3K, up 13% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average R1K/night, 2-bedroom properties average R2K/night, 3-bedroom properties average R3K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average R6K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Shaka's Rock book an average of 28 days in advance, down 15% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 23 days, 2-bedroom: 27 days, 3-bedroom: 30 days, 4+ bedroom: 33 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Shaka's Rock Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 6%, revenue per listing increased 3%, occupancy fell 4%, average nightly rates increased 13%, and lead time decreased 15%. This shift toward shorter booking windows and higher nightly pricing reflects a transition toward more spontaneous, premium-driven demand.
In Shaka's Rock, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 43% higher occupancy than weekdays.