'"The Cottage'' Morgan Bay with breathtaking views Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- R 838,230
- Occupancy
- 46.9%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Great Kei Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality brought in R 133,811 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 10% more than the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368.
The short answer
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Great Kei Local Municipality earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged R 2,170 a night and were booked on 26% of available nights, against R 1,810 and 29% for the Eastern Cape average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in August, usually the slowest.
With 137 active listings, Great Kei Local Municipality is the eighth-largest of 28 Eastern Cape markets AirROI tracks.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Great Kei Local Municipality listing averaged R 133,811 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Eastern Cape average: R 121,368), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Great Kei Local Municipality listing brings in R 34,100 in December, its best month, and R 12,800 in August, its slowest. September runs within 1% of August, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 4.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 43,600+ a month, about 3.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 25,000 or more, roughly R 13,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 11,700 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 5,130 or less, about 44% of the median.
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.
December earns about 2.7 times what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 35,400 R 11,100
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 17,400. 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.
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 11,118 | 20.4% | R 1,960 | R 371 | 49 days | 3.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 15,589 | 26.3% | R 1,987 | R 503 | 62 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 13,013 | 24.4% | R 2,039 | R 434 | 62 days | 3.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 35,443 | 49.0% | R 2,232 | R 1,143 | 153 days | 7.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 19,793 | 28.5% | R 2,092 | R 638 | 81 days | 3.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 14,702 | 30.3% | R 2,010 | R 525 | 42 days | 3.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 19,232 | 30.6% | R 2,067 | R 620 | 58 days | 4.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 21,259 | 33.0% | R 2,080 | R 709 | 85 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | R 14,523 | 22.8% | R 2,198 | R 468 | 50 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 15,922 | 23.8% | R 2,257 | R 531 | 23 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 22,475 | 31.9% | R 2,273 | R 725 | 43 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 14,128 | 21.5% | R 2,224 | R 456 | 41 days | 3.1 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 Great Kei Local Municipality address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 133,811 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 8,400 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 R 18,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 3,600 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 8,700 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 7,300 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.
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 130,211 | R 277,900 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Great Kei Local Municipality bookings | R 3,600 | R 7,600 |
| Gross bookings | R 133,811 | R 285,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 63% of Great Kei Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 14,500 | −R 31,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 3,600 | −R 7,600 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 6,700 | −R 14,300 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 2,700 | −R 5,700 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 4,000 | −R 8,600 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 1,300 | −R 1,300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 700 | −R 700 |
| ManagementR 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | R 0 | R 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | R 0 | R 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | R 0 | R 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 33,500 | −R 69,200 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 100,311about R 8,400 a month | R 216,300about R 18,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Great Kei Local Municipality'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 Great Kei Local Municipality 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.
How Great Kei Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Great Kei Local Municipality listings are booked on 41% or more of their nights, against 24% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,700 adds about R 17,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 2,875 a night or more, against a median of R 1,700. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about R 13,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 34,100, against R 12,800 in August, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Great Kei Local Municipality listings average 4.79 stars, and 32% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 R 23,800 a month, against R 11,200 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Great Kei Local Municipality listings were booked on 26% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Eastern Cape average (29%) and 9 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 21% in August to 48% in December.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 56%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 41% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 24% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Great Kei Local Municipality, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 29% 49% 19%
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
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Great Kei Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Great Kei Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 2,170 over the past year, about 20% above the Eastern Cape average of R 1,810 and about 11% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in July and December at about R 2,140 and bottom out in September and October at about R 1,805.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 4,040+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 2,875 or more, about R 1,200 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,700 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 1,060 or less, about 62% of the median.
December rates run 19% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 2,270 R 1,650
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 2,000. The 12-month ADR of R 2,170 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality?
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 Great Kei Local Municipality it averaged R 569 over the past year, from about R 413 in a typical August to about R 1,100 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 1,140+ per open night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 797 or more, about R 340 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 462 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 225 or less, about half of the median.
December RevPAR is about 2.7 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 1,140 R 370
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 572.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality
Great Kei Local Municipality has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Great Kei Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 34,100 R 12,800
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 17,400.
Revenue by month in Great Kei Local Municipality in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | R 20,700 |
| February | Low season | R 13,900 |
| March | Shoulder season | R 18,800 |
| April | High season | R 21,800 |
| May | Low season | R 14,000 |
| June | Low season | R 13,600 |
| July | Shoulder season | R 18,800 |
| August | Low season | R 12,800 |
| September | Low season | R 12,900 |
| October | Low season | R 14,000 |
| November | Low season | R 14,000 |
| December | High season | R 34,100 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | R 27,400 | 39% | R 2,083 |
| High seasonApril | R 21,800 | 35% | R 2,003 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, July | R 18,800 | 31% | R 2,044 |
| Low seasonFebruary, May–June, August–November | R 13,600 | 24% | R 1,955 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Guests book Great Kei Local Municipality stays 73 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 138 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 33 days. A typical December booking is made in late July.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 60 days 153 days 23 days
The 12-month figure of 73 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Great Kei Local Municipality
None of the 137 active listings in Great Kei Local Municipality 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 Great Kei Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks seven Great Kei Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred and Sibuya Game Reserve. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton-on-Sea | A picturesque coastal town known for its beautiful beaches, tranquil rivers, and nature reserves. The ideal getaway for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, attracting both local and international tourists. | Kenton Beach, Bushman’s River Mouth, Kenton Nature Reserve, Kenton River, Birdwatching opportunities |
| Port Alfred | A charming coastal town with great beaches and a vibrant marina area. Popular among tourists for water sports and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, making it ideal for vacation rentals. | Royal Alfred Marina, Kelly's Beach, The Kowie River, Fish River Sun Golf Club, Great Fish Point |
| Sibuya Game Reserve | This unique destination offers a combination of luxury lodges and wildlife experiences. Perfect for eco-tourism and attracting travelers seeking adventure and nature immersion. | Boat safaris, Game viewing, Luxury lodges, Bird watching, Nature trails |
| Bathurst | A quaint village known for its historic buildings and rural charm. Attracts visitors interested in cultural experiences and local history, making it suitable for unique stays. | Bathurst Agricultural Museum, The Big Pineapple, Local craft shops, Historical buildings, Rural landscapes |
| Grahamstown (Makhanda) | Home to the famous Grahamstown National Arts Festival, this city attracts arts and culture enthusiasts. Hosting events throughout the year makes it a prime spot for Airbnb rentals. | Rhodes University, Grahamstown National Arts Festival, The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George, Military History Museum, Local galleries |
| Chintsa | A serene coastal village known for its stunning beach and laid-back atmosphere. Attracts families and surfers looking for a peaceful retreat. | Chintsa Beach, Wild Coast Sun, Hiking trails, Surfing spots, Birdwatching |
| Kleinemonde | This small coastal village is ideal for nature lovers, with a blend of river and ocean environments. Perfect for travelers seeking relaxation and outdoor activities. | Kleinemonde River, Beaches, Fishing, Kayaking, Nature walks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Great Kei Local Municipality are entire homes (91%), with private rooms at 9%. Houses are the most common property type at 64%, about 3.3 times the share of apartments and condos (20%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 91%
- Private room 9%
- Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 90.5% | 124 |
| Private room | 8.8% | 12 |
| Hotel room | 0.7% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
- House 64%
- Apartment/Condo 20%
- Cabin/Outdoor 9%
- Hotel/Boutique 4%
- Others 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 64.2% | 88 |
| Apartment/Condo | 19.7% | 27 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 9.5% | 13 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.6% | 5 |
| Others | 2.9% | 4 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Great Kei Local Municipality Have?
Most Great Kei Local Municipality homes are built for groups: 65% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and four-bedroom homes are the most common size (25%). Shares are of the 122 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Great Kei Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
1%
11%
23%
20%
25%
19%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.8% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% | 28 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.5% | 25 |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.4% | 31 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 18.9% | 23 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Great Kei Local Municipality
A typical one-bedroom home in Great Kei Local Municipality earned R 27,300 over the past year, against R 113,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14 | R 27,300 | R 54,200 | R 1,173 | 24% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28 | R 78,100 | R 98,200 | R 1,291 | 28% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25 | R 82,800 | R 117,000 | R 2,283 | 29% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31 | R 180,000 | R 216,000 | R 2,704 | 30% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 23 | R 113,000 | R 184,000 | R 3,799 | 22% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Great Kei Local Municipality Sleep?
Great Kei Local Municipality is a group-trip market: 46% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.2 times the share of the next most common size, four guests (21%).
Great Kei Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
8%
4%
21%
2%
16%
4%
46%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 8.4% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 3.8% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 20.6% | 27 |
| 5 guests | 1.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 16.0% | 21 |
| 7 guests | 3.8% | 5 |
| 8+ guests | 45.8% | 60 |
How Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Great Kei Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 4.6 beds per listing. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 17
- Beds per listing
- 4.6
- Show exact location
- 37%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Great Kei Local Municipality Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Great Kei Local Municipality: 98% of listings offer it, and 81% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Great Kei Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Great Kei Local Municipality
Listings in Great Kei Local Municipality with an ocean view earned about 80% more a year, on average, than those without: R 213,000 against R 117,000. Listings with an elevator show about the same gap. The gap is smaller for sun loungers (about 75% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Great Kei Local Municipality listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean view | 18% | R 213,000 | R 117,000 | +82% |
| Elevator | 9% | R 222,000 | R 125,000 | +78% |
| Sun loungers | 12% | R 215,000 | R 123,000 | +75% |
| Patio or balcony | 74% | R 151,000 | R 86,600 | +74% |
| Beach essentials | 12% | R 203,000 | R 124,000 | +63% |
| Gym | 20% | R 190,000 | R 119,000 | +59% |
| Outdoor shower | 31% | R 176,000 | R 115,000 | +53% |
| River view | 8% | R 192,000 | R 129,000 | +49% |
| Indoor fireplace | 27% | R 168,000 | R 121,000 | +39% |
| Outdoor furniture | 58% | R 151,000 | R 110,000 | +37% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Most Great Kei Local Municipality guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 20% of those who left reviews live outside South Africa, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by Afrikaans and German.
80% of Great Kei Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 80%
- International 20%
Where Great Kei Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| East London | 16.1% |
| Cape Town | 9.5% |
| Johannesburg | 9.1% |
| Port Elizabeth | 5.8% |
| Sandton | 4.7% |
Where Great Kei Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 79.9% |
| United Kingdom | 4.4% |
| Germany | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | 1.7% |
| United States | 1.7% |
Languages spoken by Great Kei Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 59.3% |
| Afrikaans | 17.0% |
| German | 8.2% |
| Xhosa | 3.8% |
| French | 2.2% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.79 stars, and 32% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.75.
Communication scores highest in Great Kei Local Municipality; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.75 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Great Kei Local Municipality: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Great Kei Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Great Kei Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 74%
- 181-270 days 23%
- 91-180 days <1%
- 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 74.5% | 102 |
| 181-270 days | 22.6% | 31 |
| 91-180 days | 0.7% | 1 |
| 31-90 days | 2.2% | 3 |
Days a year Great Kei Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days <1%
- 91-180 days 25%
- 31-90 days 38%
- 1-30 days 34%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.2% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 0.7% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 24.8% | 34 |
| 31-90 days | 38.0% | 52 |
| 1-30 days | 34.3% | 47 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality?
The average Great Kei Local Municipality booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in December and shortest in May. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year, some 1,660 in all. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Great Kei Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.8 nights 6.8 nights 3.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About eight in ten listings in Great Kei Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Great Kei Local Municipality listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Great Kei Local Municipality, used by 50% 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 44% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Great Kei Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Nearly six in ten Great Kei Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about R 248. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly R 55 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 248
- Average cleaning fee
- R 291
- Listings charging a fee
- 57.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 2.7%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Great Kei Local Municipality
The top-grossing Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality, a six-bedroom home, took in R 838,000 over the past year, about 6.3 times the city's average of R 134,000.
'"The Cottage'' Morgan Bay with breathtaking views Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95 
Moon Rise at Under Milkwood Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- R 669,775
- Occupancy
- 78.0%
- Daily rate
- R 2,360
Beach House in Pullens Bay Haga-Haga Eastern Cape Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88 - Revenue
- R 602,168
- Occupancy
- 39.6%
- Daily rate
- R 4,266
Seagull's View Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 596,802
- Occupancy
- 24.2%
- Daily rate
- R 5,521
The Sullies Villa-Awesome View 3 min frm beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 507,731
- Occupancy
- 49.3%
- Daily rate
- R 3,036
On the Beach at Swansea Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- R 507,002
- Occupancy
- 76.9%
- Daily rate
- R 1,810
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Ingrid is the top-grossing host in Great Kei Local Municipality, with R 1.02 million in bookings across 2 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 14% of the market's 137 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrid | 2 | R 1,021,888 | R 510,944 | 4.92/5 | |
| Taryn | 1 | R 838,230 | R 838,230 | 4.95/5 | |
| Rita | 2 | R 675,655 | R 337,827 | 4.97/5 | |
| 4 | Jayde | 1 | R 602,168 | R 602,168 | 4.88/5 |
| 5 | Allen | 1 | R 596,802 | R 596,802 | 5.00/5 |
| 6 | Lisa | 2 | R 516,443 | R 258,221 | 4.94/5 |
| 7 | Beate | 1 | R 507,731 | R 507,731 | 5.00/5 |
| 8 | Samantha | 1 | R 454,285 | R 454,285 | 5.00/5 |
| 9 | Abigail | 1 | R 452,512 | R 452,512 | 4.82/5 |
| 10 | Jolindie | 7 | R 446,285 | R 63,755 | 4.77/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Only 4% of Great Kei Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed, though 28% of listings have a co-host. Only 23% of listings are run by Superhosts. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 23% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 63% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 23.4%
- Professional management
- 3.6%
- Cohosted listings
- 27.7%
- Instant Book enabled
- 23.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 62.8%
Nearby markets
Great Kei Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Great Kei Local Municipality out-earns every one of the two nearby markets in the table, all within 37 km; the best of them, Gonubie, averaged about 18% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonubie 28 km | 82 | R 109,609 | R 1,501 | 28% |
| East London 37 km | 523 | R 56,875 | R 1,162 | 24% |
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Markets Similar to Great Kei Local Municipality
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Great Kei Local Municipality:
- Cape Agulhas Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,306/night · 26.8%
- uMdoni Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,307/night · 27.7%
- Breede Valley Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,960/night · 27.0%
- Kwa Sani Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,052/night · 24.3%
- Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,993/night · 23.8%
- EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,149/night · 31.0%
FAQ
Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Great Kei Local Municipality?
An active Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 133,811 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 137 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 25,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Great Kei Local Municipality listings earn between R 5,130 and R 25,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 43,600 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Listings in Great Kei Local Municipality were booked on 26% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Eastern Cape average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Great Kei Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Great Kei Local Municipality cost R 2,170 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 1,060 and R 2,875, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality?
None of the active Great Kei Local Municipality 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 133,811 in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% above the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 100,311 a year (about R 8,400 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 R 18,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Great Kei Local Municipality?
December usually pays best, averaging R 34,100 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Each night a Great Kei Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 569 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 R 1,140 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Great Kei Local Municipality stays were booked 73 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Great Kei Local Municipality?
The average Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Great Kei Local Municipality rated?
Guests rate Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.79 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Great Kei Local Municipality?
Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred and Sibuya Game Reserve draw the most short-term rental interest in Great Kei Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Great Kei Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 137 active Airbnb listings in Great Kei Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Gonubie, 28 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Great Kei Local Municipality?
In Great Kei Local Municipality, nearly six in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about R 248.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 137 active Airbnb listings in Great Kei Local Municipality 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 South African rand at R 16.6 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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