3 BR apartment / Above Boulevard Mall / Windenburg Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- RM 63,806
- Occupancy
- 39.6%
- Daily rate
- RM 462
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Bintulu brought in RM 18,009 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Sarawak average of RM 18,746.
The short answer
Rates in Bintulu run ahead of the Sarawak average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged RM 335 a night and were booked on 26% of available nights, against RM 265 and 28% for the Sarawak average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 47 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 47 active listings, Bintulu is the fourth-largest of 8 Sarawak markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Bintulu listing averaged RM 18,009 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Sarawak average: RM 18,746), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Bintulu listing brings in RM 3,410 in July, its best month, and RM 1,760 in November, its slowest. January runs within 1% of November, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 4.2 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 November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 2,120. 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 October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in December 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | RM 2,196 | 23.4% | RM 326 | RM 71 | 19 days | 2.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | RM 2,119 | 21.8% | RM 326 | RM 71 | 21 days | 4.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | RM 3,398 | 33.9% | RM 323 | RM 110 | 9 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | RM 2,246 | 19.0% | RM 318 | RM 72 | 16 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | RM 2,243 | 29.4% | RM 323 | RM 80 | 27 days | 4.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | RM 1,801 | 20.4% | RM 322 | RM 58 | 9 days | 3.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | RM 2,661 | 28.3% | RM 330 | RM 89 | 14 days | 5.5 nights |
| May 2026 | RM 2,901 | 24.7% | RM 331 | RM 94 | 11 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | RM 3,087 | 30.9% | RM 322 | RM 103 | 14 days | 8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | RM 3,408 | 32.4% | RM 305 | RM 110 | 19 days | 2.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | RM 2,379 | 25.7% | RM 309 | RM 77 | 24 days | 1.9 nights |
| Sep 2026 | RM 2,447 | 28.1% | RM 306 | RM 82 | 18 days | 3.2 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 Bintulu listing earns about RM 1,830 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The free 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 Bintulu Airbnb took in RM 18,009 in the 12 months to October 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 RM 34,670, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about RM 2,060 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 | RM 17,349 | RM 33,410 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Bintulu bookings | RM 660 | RM 1,260 |
| Gross bookings | RM 18,009 | RM 34,670 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Bintulu listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −RM 2,550 | −RM 4,910 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; RM 0 if you clean yourself | −RM 660 | −RM 1,260 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −RM 900 | −RM 1,730 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −RM 360 | −RM 690 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −RM 540 | −RM 1,040 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −RM 180 | −RM 180 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −RM 90 | −RM 90 |
| ManagementRM 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −RM 5,280 | −RM 9,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | RM 12,729about RM 1,060 a month | RM 24,770about RM 2,060 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Bintulu'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 Bintulu 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 RM 2,890 a month, against RM 1,500 for the average one.
Occupancy
Bintulu listings were booked on 26% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Sarawak average (28%) and 3 points below the Malaysia average (29%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 32% in July and falls to 16% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Bintulu, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 26% 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 Bintulu, known as ADR (average daily rate), was RM 335 over the past year, about 26% above the Sarawak average of RM 265 and about the same as the Malaysia average (RM 345). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in April and May at about RM 325 and bottom out in October and December at about RM 290.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 12% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 312. The 12-month ADR of RM 335 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 Bintulu it averaged RM 85 over the past year, from about RM 57 in a typical January to about RM 110 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 70. The 12-month RevPAR of RM 85 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 47 active listings, the monthly pattern in Bintulu is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Bintulu
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, RM 2,290.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | RM 1,770 |
| February | RM 1,950 |
| March | RM 1,870 |
| April | RM 2,260 |
| May | RM 2,550 |
| June | RM 3,090 |
| July | RM 3,410 |
| August | RM 2,380 |
| September | RM 2,250 |
| October | RM 1,780 |
| November | RM 1,760 |
| December | RM 2,380 |
Guests book Bintulu stays 16 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. August stays are booked furthest out, about 24 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 9 days. A typical August booking is made in late July.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 16 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 47 active listings in Bintulu display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
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 Bintulu.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Bintulu neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Bintulu waterfront, Bintulu Town Centre and Samalaju. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bintulu waterfront | A beautiful area along the river offering stunning sunset views. It's a popular spot for both tourists and locals, making it a lucrative investment for hosting Airbnb. | Bintulu Waterfront Park, Taman Tumbina, Night Market, Bintulu Old Town, The Bintulu Fisherman Monument |
| Bintulu Town Centre | The heart of Bintulu, surrounded by shopping, dining, and entertainment options. A prime location for guests wanting easy access to city amenities. | The Spring Shopping Mall, Bintulu Plaza, Local dining spots, Bintulu Cultural Village, Hawker Centres |
| Samalaju | An emerging industrial zone with developments attracting business travelers and expatriates. Ideal for longer stays targeting work-related visitors. | Samalaju Industrial Port, Bintulu Export-Import |
| Taman Seroja | A residential area that provides a more local experience with close proximity to parks and recreational facilities. | Kampung Jepak, Parks and greenery, Local markets for shopping, Food stalls at Seroja |
| Bintulu Marine Park | Known for its natural beauty and marine biodiversity. Ideal for nature-loving tourists and those looking for outdoor activities. | Pulau Sibuti, Dolphin watching, Dive sites, Fishing spots, Nature trails |
| Bruce's Place | A quaint area known for its unique accommodations and homestays, often popular with families and groups. | Family-friendly activities, Local homestays, Outdoor barbeque spots |
| Jalan Emas | Close to educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Popular among students and visiting families. | Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu, Bintulu Medical Centre, Cafes and student eateries |
| Kampung Jepak | A traditional village area that offers a glimpse into the local culture and lifestyle, attracting tourists looking for authenticity. | Cultural experiences, Local cuisine, Friendly village tours |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Bintulu is an entire home: all 47 listings rent the whole place. Houses are the most common property type at 55%, ahead of apartments and condos (45%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Bintulu Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Bintulu Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 55.3% | 26 |
| Apartment/Condo | 44.7% | 21 |
Most Bintulu homes are built for groups: 62% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and four-bedroom homes are the most common size (32%).
Bintulu entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6.4% | 3 |
| 1 bedroom | 23.4% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.5% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.5% | 12 |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.9% | 15 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Bintulu earned RM 9,920 over the past year, against RM 11,400 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 11 | RM 9,920 | RM 11,900 | RM 207 | 35% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12 | RM 22,800 | RM 24,600 | RM 398 | 27% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15 | RM 11,400 | RM 21,100 | RM 408 | 23% |
Bintulu is a group-trip market: 53% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.6 times the share of the next most common size, four guests (15%).
Bintulu listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 6.4% | 3 |
| 3 guests | 8.5% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 14.9% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 6.4% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 8.5% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 53.2% | 25 |
Bintulu hosts set up an average of 4 beds per listing. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Bintulu: 91% of listings have one, and 85% offer free parking on site.
Share of Bintulu listings with each common amenity
Guests
Bintulu draws mostly domestic guests: 85% of those who left reviews live in Malaysia. Kuching alone accounts for 15% of reviews. Of the 15% from abroad, most come from Brunei and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 42%, followed by Malay and Chinese.
85% of Bintulu guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Bintulu guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Kuching | 14.8% |
| Miri | 14.8% |
| Sarawak | 11.1% |
| Sibu | 9.3% |
| Kuala Lumpur | 7.4% |
Where Bintulu guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 85.2% |
| Brunei | 4.9% |
| Canada | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Bintulu guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 41.7% |
| Malay | 31.9% |
| Chinese | 19.4% |
| Japanese | 2.8% |
| Tamil | 2.8% |
Bintulu Airbnbs average 4.73 stars, and 21% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.70. Review histories are short, about 9 per listing, so a few stays can move a listing's score.
Communication and check-in score highest in Bintulu; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.70 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
All Bintulu listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Bintulu listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 78.7% | 37 |
| 181-270 days | 21.3% | 10 |
Days a year Bintulu listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 21.3% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 38.3% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 40.4% | 19 |
The average Bintulu booking lasts 4.9 nights, longest in June and shortest in August. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Bintulu
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Bintulu accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Bintulu 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 Bintulu, used by 57% 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 19% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Bintulu listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly four in ten Bintulu listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about RM 45. Spread over the average stay of 4.9 nights, that adds roughly RM 9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Bintulu, a three-bedroom home, took in RM 63,800 over the past year, about 3.5 times the city's average of RM 18,000.
3 BR apartment / Above Boulevard Mall / Windenburg Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91
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Rain Tree Homestay Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
997 Bliss Home - Spacious Home Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Golden Villa Homestay Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Big Bear Homestay, Bintulu Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86 Fewer than 1% of Bintulu listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 30% 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 89% of listings.
Nearby markets
There is no other market with 30 or more active listings within 100 km of Bintulu to compare it with.
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FAQ
An active Bintulu Airbnb grossed RM 18,009 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 47 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in RM 3,530 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Bintulu listings earn between RM 832 and RM 3,530 in a typical month, and the top tenth RM 5,740 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 Bintulu were booked on 26% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 28% for the Sarawak average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Bintulu cost RM 335 before fees. Half of listings charge between RM 215 and RM 415, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Bintulu listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bintulu Airbnb grossed RM 18,009 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Sarawak average, 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 RM 2,060 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 calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging RM 3,410 per active listing, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Bintulu listing was open to book earned RM 85 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 RM 172 or more.
Bintulu stays were booked 16 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average Bintulu Airbnb stay lasted 4.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Bintulu Airbnbs 4.73 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Bintulu waterfront, Bintulu Town Centre and Samalaju draw the most short-term rental interest in Bintulu. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 47 active Airbnb listings in Bintulu as of October 2026.
In Bintulu, nearly four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about RM 45.
All of Malaysia had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, Tourism Malaysia reports. AirROI estimates 570 Airbnb stays in Bintulu, Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Malaysia tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 47 active Airbnb listings in Bintulu from November 2025 to October 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 Malaysian ringgits at RM 4.05 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.