Sunrise on Stiebel Rocks Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- R 1.8M
- Occupancy
- 60.7%
- Daily rate
- R 7,884
Prices in
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality brought in R 107,560 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 37% less than the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 169,945.
The short answer
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the KwaZulu-Natal average. Listings averaged R 1,993 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights, against R 2,255 and 30% for the KwaZulu-Natal average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in May, usually the slowest.
With 955 active listings, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality is the second-largest of 51 KwaZulu-Natal markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 5%.
Browse the live Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb market
See Every Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Listing
Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listing averaged R 107,560 over the 12 months to September 2026 (KwaZulu-Natal average: R 169,945), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listing brings in R 27,300 in December, its best month, and R 12,400 in May, its slowest. September runs within 5% of May, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 4.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 37,900+ a month, about four times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 19,900 or more, roughly R 10,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 9,590 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 4,560 or less, about half 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 2.2 times what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 27,600 R 10,400
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 15,600. 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.
Hibiscus Coast 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 11,857 | 21.6% | R 1,828 | R 395 | 45 days | 3.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 14,929 | 25.4% | R 1,870 | R 482 | 64 days | 3.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 13,067 | 23.7% | R 1,854 | R 436 | 62 days | 3.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 26,895 | 38.7% | R 2,112 | R 868 | 107 days | 6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 14,519 | 21.4% | R 1,974 | R 468 | 74 days | 3.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 12,886 | 25.3% | R 1,872 | R 460 | 45 days | 4.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 14,180 | 24.6% | R 1,912 | R 457 | 50 days | 4.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 19,056 | 30.7% | R 1,950 | R 635 | 54 days | 4.2 nights |
| May 2026 | R 14,432 | 21.9% | R 2,085 | R 466 | 40 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 15,483 | 22.4% | R 2,155 | R 516 | 35 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 21,831 | 28.7% | R 2,198 | R 704 | 38 days | 4.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 16,243 | 22.7% | R 2,120 | R 524 | 48 days | 3.7 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 107,560 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 R 223,800, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 13,200 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.
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 100,360 | R 208,800 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality bookings | R 7,200 | R 15,000 |
| Gross bookings | R 107,560 | R 223,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 70% of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 12,600 | −R 26,200 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 7,200 | −R 15,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 5,400 | −R 11,200 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 2,200 | −R 4,500 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 3,200 | −R 6,700 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 1,100 | −R 1,100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 500 | −R 500 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 32,200 | −R 65,200 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 75,360about R 6,300 a month | R 158,600about R 13,200 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Hibiscus Coast 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 Hibiscus Coast 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings are booked on 35% or more of their nights, against 20% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,495 adds about R 14,900 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 2,515 a night or more, against a median of R 1,495. 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 10,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 27,300, against R 12,400 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings average 4.66 stars, and 16% 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 18,700 a month, against R 9,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the KwaZulu-Natal average (30%) and 11 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 40% in December and falls to 20% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 54%+ of open nights, 34 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 35% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 20% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 9% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 26% 41% 18%
The 12-month rate of 24% 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,993 over the past year, about 12% below the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 2,255 and about 18% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about R 2,100 and bottom out in September and November at about R 1,755.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about four times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 3,925+ a night, about 2.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 2,515 or more, about R 1,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,495 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 1,000 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December rates run 20% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 2,200 R 1,680
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,910.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality it averaged R 490 over the past year, from about R 401 in a typical May to about R 879 in a typical December.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 1,030+ per open night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 594 or more, about R 250 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 341 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 199 or less, about 58% of the median.
December RevPAR is about 2.2 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 891 R 337
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 511.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
Revenue in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality peaks several times a year, in April, July and December, a moderately seasonal pattern.
Average revenue by month in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 27,300 R 12,400
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 15,600.
Revenue by month in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | R 15,300 |
| February | Low season | R 13,100 |
| March | Shoulder season | R 14,400 |
| April | High season | R 18,100 |
| May | Low season | R 12,400 |
| June | Low season | R 13,100 |
| July | High season | R 19,100 |
| August | Shoulder season | R 14,900 |
| September | Low season | R 13,000 |
| October | Low season | R 13,100 |
| November | Low season | R 13,100 |
| December | High season | R 27,300 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril, July, December | R 21,500 | 33% | R 2,015 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary, March, August | R 14,900 | 24% | R 1,932 |
| Low seasonFebruary, May–June, September–November | R 13,000 | 24% | R 1,857 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Guests book Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality stays 61 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 100 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 33 days. A typical December booking is made in early September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 51 days 107 days 30 days
The 12-month figure of 61 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
None of the 955 active listings in Hibiscus Coast 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks four Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Scottburgh, Shelly Beach and Vernon Crookes Nature 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scottburgh | A quaint coastal town known for its tranquil ambiance and beautiful scenery, suitable for a weekend escape for families and couples. | Scottburgh Beach, Croco Park, Scottburgh Golf Club, Blue Flag Beach, Tidal Pools |
| Shelly Beach | A scenic beach destination that's popular for both relaxation and water sports. It's family-friendly with plenty of accommodation choices. | Margate Main Beach, Shelly Centre, Oribi Gorge, Dinosaur Park, St. Michael's on Sea |
| Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve | A lesser-known gem that offers an escape into nature, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from busy tourist spots. | Nature hiking trails, Bird watching, Wildlife viewing, Scenic picnic spots, Eco-friendly experiences |
| KwaDukuza (Stanger) | A growing area in the Dolphin Coast region that combines cultural experiences with beautiful landscapes, good for diverse tourist experiences. | King Shaka's Memorial, Dukuza Museum, Balinese Beach, Dolphin Coast Tourism Attractions, Local markets |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality are entire homes (91%), with private rooms at 8%. Apartments or condos (47%) and houses (43%) split the stock almost evenly.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 91%
- Private room 8%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.0% | 869 |
| Private room | 8.5% | 81 |
| Hotel room | 0.3% | 3 |
| Shared room | 0.2% | 2 |
Apartments and houses split the stock
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 47%
- House 43%
- Hotel/Boutique 6%
- Others 2%
- Cabin/Outdoor 2%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 46.9% | 448 |
| House | 42.7% | 408 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.3% | 60 |
| Others | 2.0% | 19 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.0% | 19 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Have?
Most Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality homes are built for groups: 58% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (34%). Shares are of the 863 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
1%
13%
28%
34%
15%
9%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.7% | 6 |
| 1 bedroom | 12.6% | 109 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% | 244 |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% | 297 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% | 127 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.3% | 80 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
A typical one-bedroom home in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality earned R 38,300 over the past year, against R 159,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 109 | R 38,300 | R 59,200 | R 1,006 | 25% |
| 2 bedrooms | 244 | R 38,300 | R 69,200 | R 1,310 | 24% |
| 3 bedrooms | 297 | R 63,700 | R 95,000 | R 1,946 | 24% |
| 4 bedrooms | 127 | R 119,000 | R 179,000 | R 3,338 | 25% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 80 | R 159,000 | R 288,000 | R 4,254 | 26% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Sleep?
The most common capacity in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality is six guests (32% of listings), and 62% of listings sleep six or more.
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
<1%
10%
2%
21%
5%
32%
3%
27%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.1% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 10.3% | 94 |
| 3 guests | 1.8% | 16 |
| 4 guests | 21.1% | 192 |
| 5 guests | 5.2% | 47 |
| 6 guests | 32.1% | 292 |
| 7 guests | 2.5% | 23 |
| 8+ guests | 26.9% | 245 |
How Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 4.2 beds per listing. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 18
- Beds per listing
- 4.2
- Show exact location
- 23%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality: 95% of listings offer it, and 83% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
Listings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality with a smart lock earned about 2.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: R 249,000 against R 106,000. The gap is smaller for exercise equipment (about 2.2 times as much) and beach essentials (about 2.2 times as much). 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 Hibiscus Coast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart lock | 1% | R 249,000 | R 106,000 | +135% |
| Exercise equipment | 1% | R 231,000 | R 106,000 | +118% |
| Beach essentials | 8% | R 212,000 | R 97,900 | +116% |
| Sun loungers | 12% | R 204,000 | R 94,600 | +115% |
| Sound system | 5% | R 206,000 | R 103,000 | +100% |
| River view | 4% | R 201,000 | R 103,000 | +94% |
| Outdoor shower | 17% | R 170,000 | R 94,700 | +79% |
| Hot tub | 4% | R 186,000 | R 104,000 | +78% |
| Outdoor dining area | 56% | R 133,000 | R 75,700 | +75% |
| Pool view | 11% | R 171,000 | R 100,000 | +71% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Most Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 16% of those who left reviews live outside South Africa, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and Germany. English is spoken by 61% of guests, and Afrikaans by 14%.
84% of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 84%
- International 16%
Where Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 12.3% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10.2% |
| Durban | 9.4% |
| Pretoria | 7.3% |
| Cape Town | 4.1% |
Where Hibiscus Coast 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 | 83.8% |
| United Kingdom | 4.3% |
| Germany | 2.3% |
| United States | 1.7% |
| Australia | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 60.8% |
| Afrikaans | 13.6% |
| Zulu | 8.4% |
| French | 3.0% |
| Xhosa | 3.0% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.66 stars, and 16% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; cleanliness and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.69.
Location scores highest in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality; cleanliness and value tie for 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 | 4.71 |
| Cleanliness | 4.69 |
| Communication | 4.77 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.78 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 46% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 84%
- 181-270 days 13%
- 91-180 days 3%
- 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 84.1% | 803 |
| 181-270 days | 12.7% | 121 |
| 91-180 days | 2.9% | 28 |
| 31-90 days | 0.3% | 3 |
Days a year Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days <1%
- 181-270 days 3%
- 91-180 days 14%
- 31-90 days 37%
- 1-30 days 46%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 0.3% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 3.2% | 31 |
| 91-180 days | 13.6% | 130 |
| 31-90 days | 36.9% | 352 |
| 1-30 days | 46.0% | 439 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
The average Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality booking lasts 4.9 nights, longest in December and shortest in October. Listings took about 10 bookings each over the year, some 9,890 in all. Nearly two-thirds 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4 nights 5.8 nights 3.4 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than eight in ten listings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Hibiscus Coast 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Hibiscus Coast 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: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 31% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
About seven in ten Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about R 497. Spread over the average stay of 4.9 nights, that adds roughly R 100 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 497
- Average cleaning fee
- R 541
- Listings charging a fee
- 69.9%
- Share of gross revenue
- 6.7%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
The top-grossing Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, a seven-bedroom home, took in R 1,750,000 over the past year, about 16 times the city's average of R 108,000. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.
Sunrise on Stiebel Rocks Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.97 
Heaven's Door Private room · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 1M
- Occupancy
- 37.5%
- Daily rate
- R 8,669
5 Bedroom San Lameer Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.77 - Revenue
- R 1M
- Occupancy
- 54.3%
- Daily rate
- R 5,197
6th Tee, Southbroom Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.84 - Revenue
- R 968,027
- Occupancy
- 70.8%
- Daily rate
- R 3,704
Hansmeyer Hill - Unreal Seaviews (5 Bedroom) Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- R 920,444
- Occupancy
- 80.6%
- Daily rate
- R 3,002
The Toad Tree Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- R 903,302
- Occupancy
- 71.7%
- Daily rate
- R 3,361
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Marieta is the top-grossing host in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, with R 7.28 million in bookings across 57 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 25% of the market's 955 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Rock Shandy Beach House grossed R 463,000 per listing, about 3.6 times Marieta's R 128,000.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marieta | 57 | R 7,275,659 | R 127,643 | 4.55/5 | |
| David | 83 | R 6,075,976 | R 73,205 | 4.60/5 | |
| Top | 41 | R 4,182,254 | R 102,006 | 4.49/5 | |
| 4 | Almarie | 29 | R 2,289,095 | R 78,934 | 4.32/5 |
| 5 | Janet | 1 | R 1,752,016 | R 1,752,016 | 4.97/5 |
| 6 | Rock Shandy Beach House | 3 | R 1,387,581 | R 462,527 | 4.96/5 |
| 7 | Gradwell Letting And Managemen… | 18 | R 1,145,011 | R 63,612 | 4.64/5 |
| 8 | Jeanne-Marie | 3 | R 1,063,359 | R 354,453 | 4.83/5 |
| 9 | Udo | 1 | R 1,048,238 | R 1,048,238 | 5.00/5 |
| 10 | Gaye | 1 | R 1,042,889 | R 1,042,889 | 4.77/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Only 4% of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 14% 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 70% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 14.5%
- Professional management
- 4.3%
- Cohosted listings
- 13.6%
- Instant Book enabled
- 44.0%
- Simplified Pricing
- 69.8%
Nearby markets
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 99 km, uMdoni Local Municipality (64 km away) earned the most per listing, about 54% more than Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality. Southbroom was the busiest, booked on 29% of nights against 24% in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate 3 km | 124 | R 85,842 | R 1,586 | 27% |
| Southbroom 9 km | 31 | R 129,384 | R 2,483 | 29% |
| Port Edward 22 km | 31 | R 65,404 | R 1,797 | 22% |
| Port Shepstone 24 km | 34 | R 95,465 | R 1,882 | 27% |
| uMdoni Local Municipality 64 km | 147 | R 165,821 | R 2,307 | 28% |
| Kingsburgh 99 km | 119 | R 77,760 | R 1,393 | 27% |
Other Airbnb Markets in KwaZulu-Natal
- KwaDukuza Local Municipality Airbnb data 1,398 listings
- Durban Airbnb data 765 listings
- Umhlanga Rocks Airbnb data 660 listings
- Ballito Airbnb data 441 listings
- uMgeni Local Municipality Airbnb data 363 listings
- Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb data 282 listings
- Durban North Airbnb data 250 listings
- Okhahlamba Local Municipality Airbnb data 168 listings
See all 51 KwaZulu-Natal Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality:
- Dihlabeng Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,889/night · 24.6%
- Mbombela Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,854/night · 25.1%
- Breede Valley Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,960/night · 27.0%
- Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,170/night · 26.4%
- Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,698/night · 24.7%
- Mogale City Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,696/night · 24.9%
FAQ
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
An active Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 107,560 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 955 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 19,900 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listings earn between R 4,560 and R 19,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 37,900 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Listings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality were booked on 24% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the KwaZulu-Natal average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality cost R 1,993 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 1,000 and R 2,515, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
None of the active Hibiscus Coast 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 107,560 in the 12 months to September 2026, 37% below the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 169,945, 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 R 13,200 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.
When is Airbnb peak season in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
December usually pays best, averaging R 27,300 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Each night a Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 490 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 1,030 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality stays were booked 61 days (about nine weeks) 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 Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
The average Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 4.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 10 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality rated?
Guests rate Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.66 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
Scottburgh, Shelly Beach and Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve draw the most short-term rental interest in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 955 active Airbnb listings in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Margate, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality?
In Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about R 497.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 955 active Airbnb listings in Hibiscus Coast 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.