Karey Penthouse 1 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.69 - Revenue
- COP 92.1M
- Occupancy
- 24.1%
- Daily rate
- COP 1.2M
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in El Rodadero brought in COP 23,279,260 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 12% less than the Magdalena average of COP 26,527,166.
The short answer
Bookings in El Rodadero run ahead of the Magdalena average, at prices about 9% lower. Listings averaged COP 300,419 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against COP 331,000 and 31% for the Magdalena average.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.5 times as much as in September, the slowest.
With 84 active listings, El Rodadero is the fifth-largest of 12 Magdalena markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per El Rodadero listing averaged COP 23,279,260 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Magdalena average: COP 26,527,166), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average El Rodadero listing brought in COP 4,700,000 in January, its best month, and COP 1,890,000 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
January earned about 2.5 times what September did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, COP 2,970,000.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
January 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | COP 1,886,328 | 41.4% | COP 284,646 | COP 62,878 | 36 days | 3.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | COP 2,337,511 | 34.2% | COP 289,960 | COP 75,404 | 31 days | 3.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | COP 1,985,029 | 36.9% | COP 285,791 | COP 66,168 | 35 days | 3.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | COP 3,785,284 | 36.2% | COP 306,016 | COP 122,106 | 25 days | 5.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | COP 4,698,505 | 48.3% | COP 306,968 | COP 151,565 | 26 days | 4.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | COP 2,159,016 | 34.2% | COP 252,968 | COP 77,108 | 24 days | 3.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | COP 2,729,567 | 38.0% | COP 255,984 | COP 88,051 | 27 days | 4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | COP 2,332,733 | 29.3% | COP 256,707 | COP 77,758 | 25 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | COP 2,324,490 | 29.1% | COP 284,772 | COP 74,984 | 30 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | COP 3,830,697 | 44.2% | COP 284,947 | COP 127,690 | 23 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | COP 4,286,880 | 46.6% | COP 277,437 | COP 138,286 | 23 days | 7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | COP 3,283,402 | 41.0% | COP 274,428 | COP 105,916 | 30 days | 3.4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one El Rodadero address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average El Rodadero Airbnb took in COP 23,279,260 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about COP 37,410,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about COP 2,200,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | COP 22,069,260 | COP 35,460,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of El Rodadero bookings | COP 1,210,000 | COP 1,950,000 |
| Gross bookings | COP 23,279,260 | COP 37,410,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of El Rodadero listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −COP 3,090,000 | −COP 4,960,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; COP 0 if you clean yourself | −COP 1,210,000 | −COP 1,950,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −COP 1,160,000 | −COP 1,870,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −COP 470,000 | −COP 750,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −COP 700,000 | −COP 1,120,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −COP 230,000 | −COP 230,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −COP 120,000 | −COP 120,000 |
| ManagementCOP 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | COP 0 | COP 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | COP 0 | COP 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | COP 0 | COP 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −COP 6,980,000 | −COP 11,000,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | COP 16,299,260about COP 1,360,000 a month | COP 26,410,000about COP 2,200,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from El Rodadero's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one El Rodadero home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about COP 3,120,000 a month, against COP 1,940,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
El Rodadero listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Magdalena average (31%) and 3 points above the Colombia average (33%). Occupancy climbs to 48% in January and falls to 29% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
January was the busiest month in El Rodadero, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in El Rodadero, known as ADR (average daily rate), was COP 300,419 over the past year, about 9% below the Magdalena average of COP 331,000 and about 15% below the Colombia average of COP 353,000. Rates peak in January and December at about COP 307,000 and bottom out in February and March at about COP 253,000.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates ran 21% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, COP 280,000. The 12-month ADR of COP 300,419 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In El Rodadero it averaged COP 102,000 over the past year, from about COP 62,900 in September to about COP 152,000 in January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR was about 2.4 times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, COP 97,300.
Seasonality
El Rodadero has two high seasons, June–August and December–January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to November and slows again from February to May.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August, December–January | COP 3,980,000 | 43% | COP 289,959 |
| Low seasonFebruary–May, September–November | COP 2,250,000 | 35% | COP 272,975 |
Guests book El Rodadero stays 25 days ahead on average (about four weeks). September stays are booked furthest out, about 36 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical September booking is made in early August.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 25 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
All 84 active listings in El Rodadero display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in El Rodadero.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven El Rodadero neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Rodadero Beach, Manga and Santa Marta Historic Center. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Rodadero Beach | Famous for its beautiful beach and vibrant nightlife, Rodadero Beach attracts a large number of tourists looking for sun, surf, and fun activities. | Rodadero Beach, Scuba diving tours, Aquarium San Andres, Water sports, Beachfront restaurants |
| Manga | A growing neighborhood known for its waterfront views and local culture, Manga offers a quieter experience while still being close to city attractions. | Bocagrande, Cerro de la Popa, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Local markets, Café culture |
| Santa Marta Historic Center | Rich in history and charm, the historic center is perfect for those wanting to explore the cultural and historical aspects of the city. | Cathedral of Santa Marta, Parque de los Novios, Museum of Gold, Calle de la Iglesia, Art galleries |
| Playa Blanca | A beautiful beach destination known for its clear waters and tranquil atmosphere, Playa Blanca is ideal for those wanting a relaxing beach getaway. | Beaches, Local beach bars, Water activities, Nature walks, Scenic views |
| El Rodadero Norte | This section of El Rodadero is quieter compared to the main beach area but still offers access to attractions and local culture. | Local residential neighborhoods, Parks, Shopping areas, Gastronomy, Fresh seafood markets |
| Los Ángeles | A neighborhood known for its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to schools, perfect for longer-term stays and families looking for vacation homes. | Community parks, Family-friendly activities, Market scene, Local eateries, Quiet residential streets |
| El Limonar | An up-and-coming area with new developments, El Limonar is attracting a lot of interest due to its accessible location and growing local amenities. | New shopping centers, Restaurants, Easy access to main roads, Local parks, Residential community spirit |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in El Rodadero are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Apartments and condos account for 94% of the stock; houses come next at 6%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
El Rodadero Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 94.0% | 79 |
| Private room | 6.0% | 5 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
El Rodadero Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 94.0% | 79 |
| House | 6.0% | 5 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in El Rodadero (31% of entire homes), and 34% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 77 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
El Rodadero entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.2% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.9% | 23 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.2% | 24 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.7% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% | 7 |
A typical one-bedroom home in El Rodadero earned COP 15,900,000 over the past year, against COP 32,600,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 23 | COP 15,900,000 | COP 17,000,000 | COP 214,057 | 35% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24 | COP 14,300,000 | COP 16,900,000 | COP 263,665 | 35% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | COP 32,600,000 | COP 37,000,000 | COP 392,418 | 39% |
El Rodadero is a group-trip market: 38% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about twice the share of the next most common size, six guests (19%).
El Rodadero listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 2.5% | 2 |
| 3 guests | 8.8% | 7 |
| 4 guests | 12.5% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 11.3% | 9 |
| 6 guests | 18.8% | 15 |
| 7 guests | 8.8% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 37.5% | 30 |
El Rodadero hosts set up an average of 4.5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. 62% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in El Rodadero: 58% of listings offer it, and 73% offer free parking on site.
Share of El Rodadero listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most El Rodadero guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 26% of those who left reviews live outside Colombia, led by visitors from the United States and Mexico. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 60%, followed by English and French.
74% of El Rodadero guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where El Rodadero guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Bogotá | 28.3% |
| Medellín | 8.5% |
| Barranquilla | 7.5% |
| Bucaramanga | 3.8% |
Where El Rodadero guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 73.6% |
| United States | 6.8% |
| Mexico | 3.6% |
| Canada | 2.7% |
| Chile | 1.4% |
Languages spoken by El Rodadero guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.7% |
| English | 31.3% |
| French | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| German | 1.9% |
El Rodadero Airbnbs average 4.61 stars, and 23% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on accuracy and value for money: both score 4.63, against 4.80 for location.
Location scores highest in El Rodadero; accuracy and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.63 |
| Cleanliness | 4.65 |
| Communication | 4.72 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.77 |
| Value | 4.63 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all El Rodadero listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year El Rodadero listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 66.7% | 56 |
| 181-270 days | 28.6% | 24 |
| 91-180 days | 4.8% | 4 |
Days a year El Rodadero listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 4.8% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 32.1% | 27 |
| 31-90 days | 44.0% | 37 |
| 1-30 days | 19.0% | 16 |
The average El Rodadero booking lasts 4.7 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 18 bookings each over the year, some 1,520 in all. About nine in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 11 a.m. and noon.
Average length of stay by month in El Rodadero
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
94% of listings in El Rodadero accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by El Rodadero listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in El Rodadero, used by 58% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 15% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of El Rodadero listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than six in ten El Rodadero listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about COP 69,760. Spread over the average stay of 4.7 nights, that adds roughly COP 14,800 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in El Rodadero, a four-bedroom home, took in COP 92,100,000 over the past year, about four times the city's average of COP 23,300,000.
Karey Penthouse 1 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Apartment 1501 with an ocean view in Rodadero Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Modern apartment, great view Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.74
Macondo Rodadero, ocean view, NO manilla fee Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Apartment in El Rodadero Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Oceanfront Private Heated Pool! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.50 Only 1% of El Rodadero listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 23% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 82% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 14 km, Santa Marta (2 km away) earned the most per listing, about 21% more than El Rodadero. Urb Plenomar was the busiest, booked on 39% of nights against 36% in El Rodadero.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaira 0 km | 522 | COP 22,014,794 | COP 286,053 | 35% |
| Santa Marta 2 km | 4,964 | COP 28,153,675 | COP 340,612 | 31% |
| Urb Plenomar 4 km | 30 | COP 26,916,353 | COP 309,918 | 39% |
| El Manantial 5 km | 49 | COP 18,882,936 | COP 291,523 | 34% |
| Taganga 8 km | 254 | COP 14,175,970 | COP 208,362 | 27% |
| Urb Don Jaca 12 km | 64 | COP 16,793,807 | COP 269,421 | 29% |
| Bonda 13 km | 30 | COP 21,218,061 | COP 486,484 | 19% |
| Minca 14 km | 180 | COP 23,935,030 | COP 375,199 | 26% |
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FAQ
An active El Rodadero Airbnb grossed COP 23,279,260 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 84 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in COP 3,840,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of El Rodadero listings earn between COP 1,340,000 and COP 3,840,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth COP 5,960,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in El Rodadero were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 31% for the Magdalena average. January was the busiest month.
The average booked night in El Rodadero cost COP 300,419 before fees. Half of listings charge between COP 167,000 and COP 337,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
All active El Rodadero listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average El Rodadero Airbnb grossed COP 23,279,260 in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% below the Magdalena average of COP 26,527,166, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about COP 2,200,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
January paid best over the past year, at COP 4,700,000 per active listing, and September paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a El Rodadero listing was open to book earned COP 102,000 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made COP 162,000 or more.
El Rodadero stays were booked 25 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average El Rodadero Airbnb stay lasted 4.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate El Rodadero Airbnbs 4.61 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and accuracy lowest.
Rodadero Beach, Manga and Santa Marta Historic Center draw the most short-term rental interest in El Rodadero. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 84 active Airbnb listings in El Rodadero as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Santa Marta, 2 km away.
In El Rodadero, more than six in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about COP 69,760.
Method
Figures on this page cover 84 active Airbnb listings in El Rodadero from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Colombian pesos at COP 3,672 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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