The Ficus Iti - Beautiful seaside villa and pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- €94,883
- Occupancy
- 35.9%
- Daily rate
- €871
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Pāʻea brought in €33,432 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 24% more than the French Polynesia average of €26,977.
The short answer
Bookings in Pāʻea run ahead of the French Polynesia average at similar prices. Listings averaged €205 a night and were booked on 54% of available nights, against €200 and 45% for the French Polynesia average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 62 active listings, Pāʻea is the ninth-largest of 22 French Polynesia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 26% while the number of active listings shrank 13%.
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Gross bookings per Pāʻea listing averaged €33,432 over the 12 months to September 2026 (French Polynesia average: €26,977), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Pāʻea listing brings in €4,430 in July, its best month, and €2,270 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 three 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.
July earns about twice what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €3,040. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 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 | €3,163 | 59.7% | €184 | €105 | 109 days | 4.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €3,551 | 57.1% | €184 | €115 | 95 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €2,698 | 48.2% | €181 | €90 | 69 days | 5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €3,259 | 52.5% | €184 | €105 | 102 days | 6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €2,977 | 47.8% | €182 | €96 | 88 days | 7.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €2,114 | 41.1% | €180 | €76 | 70 days | 5.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €2,543 | 52.9% | €185 | €82 | 71 days | 5.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €3,192 | 57.6% | €190 | €106 | 89 days | 6.3 nights |
| May 2026 | €3,475 | 58.6% | €206 | €112 | 67 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €3,441 | 58.5% | €211 | €115 | 96 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €4,685 | 72.5% | €221 | €151 | 134 days | 5.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €4,036 | 64.1% | €216 | €130 | 128 days | 4.7 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.
The typical Pāʻea listing earns about €2,670 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pāʻea Airbnb took in €33,432 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €1,840 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €3,270 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €2,910 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €2,080 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €1,590 a month.
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 | €30,522 | €53,610 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Pāʻea bookings | €2,910 | €5,120 |
| Gross bookings | €33,432 | €58,730 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Pāʻea listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€4,580 | −€8,040 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€2,910 | −€5,120 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€1,670 | −€2,940 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€670 | −€1,170 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€1,000 | −€1,760 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€330 | −€330 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€170 | −€170 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€11,330 | −€19,530 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €22,102about €1,840 a month | €39,200about €3,270 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Pāʻea'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 Pāʻea 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 €4,890 a month, against €2,790 for the average one.
Occupancy
Pāʻea listings were booked on 54% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points above the French Polynesia average (45%) and 14 points above the France average (40%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 46% in January to 71% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Pāʻea, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Pāʻea, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €205 over the past year, about the same as the French Polynesia average (€200) and about 32% above the France average of €155. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in July at about €205 and bottom out in October and November at about €170.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about four times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 21% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €182. The 12-month ADR of €205 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 Pāʻea it averaged €104 over the past year, from about €81 in a typical February to about €143 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 1.8 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €100.
Seasonality
Pāʻea has one high season, July and August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. A listing earns about 45% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Pāʻea
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €3,040.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | €2,660 |
| February | Low season | €2,270 |
| March | Low season | €2,550 |
| April | Shoulder season | €3,120 |
| May | Shoulder season | €3,130 |
| June | Shoulder season | €3,190 |
| July | High season | €4,430 |
| August | High season | €3,800 |
| September | Low season | €2,720 |
| October | Shoulder season | €3,080 |
| November | Low season | €2,590 |
| December | Shoulder season | €2,950 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly–August | €4,120 | 67% | €202 |
| Shoulder seasonApril–June, October, December | €3,090 | 56% | €184 |
| Low seasonJanuary–March, September, November | €2,560 | 50% | €173 |
Guests book Pāʻea stays 94 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 126 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 68 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 94 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
All 62 active listings in Pāʻea 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 Pāʻea.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Pāʻea neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Pāʻea Beach, Tāhiti Island and Teva I Uta. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pāʻea Beach | Pāʻea Beach is known for its beautiful landscapes and tranquil waters, making it a popular destination for relaxation and beach activities. Visitors love the laid-back vibe and stunning views of the ocean. | Pāʻea Beach Park, Surfing at Pāʻea Beach, Snorkeling spots, Local food trucks, Sunset views |
| Tāhiti Island | Tāhiti Island is renowned for its lush scenery and vibrant culture. It's a prime spot for tourists looking to immerse themselves in French Polynesian culture and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and sightseeing. | Tāhiti Waterfall, Cultural center, Hiking trails, Local markets, Marine parks |
| Teva I Uta | Teva I Uta is popular for its scenic beauty and proximity to local attractions. Visitors enjoy exploring the natural wonders and experiencing the warm hospitality of the locals. | Local beaches, Marine life excursions, Cultural festivals, Scenic drives, Nature parks |
| Papetoai | Papetoai is known for its stunning coral reefs and crystal-clear waters, ideal for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. It's an appealing area for travelers seeking adventure and underwater exploration. | Coral gardens, Diving spots, Local eateries, Scenic views, Water sports |
| Haapiti | A charming village that offers a glimpse into traditional Polynesian life, Haapiti attracts tourists seeking an authentic cultural experience along with beautiful landscapes. | Local historical sites, Traditional crafts, Beautiful lagoons, Local seafood, Cultural performances |
| Aimata | Aimata features picturesque beaches and a peaceful atmosphere that's highly sought after by vacationers looking for tranquility amidst nature's beauty. | Aimata beach, Island boat tours, Fishing spots, Relaxed dining options, Sunbathing areas |
| Maharepa | Maharepa is famous for its stunning sunset views and vibrant marine life, making it a favorite for tourists looking for scenic beauty and outdoor activities. | Sunset cruises, Snorkeling opportunities, Local art galleries, Water sports, Beautiful trails |
| Bora Bora Adventure | While slightly further away, this area offers thrilling adventure tours that attract adrenaline seekers, making it an exciting option for hosting. | Jet skiing, Parasailing, Lagoon tours, Luxury resorts, Scenic helicopter rides |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Pāʻea, ahead of private rooms at 10%. Houses are the most common property type at 45%, ahead of apartments and condos (32%).
Listings by room type
Pāʻea Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 88.7% | 55 |
| Private room | 9.7% | 6 |
| Shared room | 1.6% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Pāʻea Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 45.2% | 28 |
| Apartment/Condo | 32.3% | 20 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 14.5% | 9 |
| Others | 6.5% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.6% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Pāʻea (42% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (36%). Shares are of the 53 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Pāʻea 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 | 1.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 35.8% | 19 |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.5% | 22 |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.1% | 8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.7% | 3 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Pāʻea earned €23,300 over the past year, against €30,500 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 19 | €23,300 | €27,200 | €142 | 59% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22 | €30,500 | €38,400 | €215 | 53% |
Most Pāʻea listings are sized for couples and small families: 71% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 9% take eight or more. Shares are of the 58 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).
Pāʻea listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 25.9% | 15 |
| 3 guests | 10.3% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 34.5% | 20 |
| 5 guests | 8.6% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 12.1% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 8.6% | 5 |
Pāʻea hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About four in ten listings (40%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is close to standard in Pāʻea: 76% of listings offer it, and 48% have a pool.
Share of Pāʻea listings with each common amenity
Guests
Pāʻea splits its demand between home and abroad: 58% of guests who left reviews live outside France, led by visitors from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by French and Spanish.
58% of Pāʻea guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Pāʻea guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Paris | 3.6% |
| Los Angeles | 1.5% |
| Lyon | 1.3% |
| San Diego | 1.1% |
| San Francisco | 1.1% |
Where Pāʻea guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| France | 42.0% |
| United States | 30.9% |
| Canada | 4.8% |
| Germany | 3.3% |
| French Polynesia | 3.1% |
Languages spoken by Pāʻea guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 43.8% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| German | 7.2% |
| Italian | 3.7% |
Pāʻea Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 74% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.83.
Communication scores highest in Pāʻea; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.93 |
| Cleanliness | 4.89 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
45% of Pāʻea listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 55% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Pāʻea listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 17.7% | 11 |
| 181-270 days | 27.4% | 17 |
| 91-180 days | 41.9% | 26 |
| 31-90 days | 12.9% | 8 |
Days a year Pāʻea listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 16.1% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 38.7% | 24 |
| 91-180 days | 30.6% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 8.1% | 5 |
| 1-30 days | 6.5% | 4 |
The average Pāʻea booking lasts 5.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 34 bookings each over the year, some 2,110 in all. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Pāʻea
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
56% of listings in Pāʻea accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Pāʻea listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Pāʻea, used by 48% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 55% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 42% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Pāʻea listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Pāʻea listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €87. Spread over the average stay of 5.5 nights, that adds roughly €16 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Pāʻea, a three-bedroom home, took in €94,900 over the past year, about 2.8 times the city's average of €33,400. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
The Ficus Iti - Beautiful seaside villa and pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Ananahi beach for a relaxing stay Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Tahiti Luxury Beach with Concierge service Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Villa luxe, Plage Direct, Piscine infinie Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Tahatai - Private beach, pool, AC, High speed net Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Villa Tiaiti – House with Beach Access and Swimming Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Only 11% of Pāʻea listings are classed as professionally managed, though 32% of listings have a co-host. 65% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 85% of listings.
Nearby markets
Pāʻea out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km; the best of them, Punaʻauiʻa, averaged about 26% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punaauia French Polynesia · 8 km | 62 | €18,965 | €155 | 46% |
| Punaʻauiʻa 9 km | 258 | €24,857 | €194 | 47% |
| Papara 13 km | 36 | €16,008 | €201 | 33% |
| Faaa French Polynesia · 14 km | 49 | €11,973 | €132 | 39% |
| Faʻaʻā 14 km | 111 | €15,229 | €125 | 41% |
| Papeete 18 km | 215 | €17,410 | €144 | 46% |
| ʻĀrue 19 km | 31 | €23,453 | €168 | 46% |
| Māhina 22 km | 32 | €17,041 | €138 | 44% |
FAQ
An active Pāʻea Airbnb grossed €33,432 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 62 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €4,690 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pāʻea listings earn between €1,550 and €4,690 in a typical month, and the top tenth €6,530 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Pāʻea were booked on 54% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the French Polynesia average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Pāʻea cost €205 before fees. Half of listings charge between €87 and €250, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
All active Pāʻea 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 Pāʻea Airbnb grossed €33,432 in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% above the French Polynesia average of €26,977. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €22,102 a year (about €1,840 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €3,270 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging €4,430 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Pāʻea listing was open to book earned €104 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 €207 or more.
Pāʻea stays were booked 94 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Pāʻea Airbnb stay lasted 5.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 34 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Pāʻea Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Pāʻea Beach, Tāhiti Island and Teva I Uta draw the most short-term rental interest in Pāʻea. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 62 active Airbnb listings in Pāʻea as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Punaauia, 8 km away.
In Pāʻea, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €87.
Method
Figures on this page cover 62 active Airbnb listings in Pāʻea 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 euros at €0.86 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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