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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Umdloti / eMdloti, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti brought in R 250,470 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 35% more than the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 184,917.
The short answer
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Umdloti / eMdloti run ahead of the KwaZulu-Natal average, at prices about 5% higher. Listings averaged R 2,504 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against R 2,395 and 30% for the KwaZulu-Natal average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.5 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 280 active listings, Umdloti / eMdloti is the seventh-largest of 54 KwaZulu-Natal markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 27% while the number of active listings shrank 21%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Gross bookings per Umdloti / eMdloti listing averaged R 250,470 over the 12 months to October 2026 (KwaZulu-Natal average: R 184,917), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Umdloti / eMdloti listing brings in R 49,600 in December, its best month, and R 19,500 in February, its slowest. November runs within 5% of February, 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 57,800+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 36,200 or more, roughly R 15,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 21,500 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 11,800 or less, about 55% 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 2.5 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average R 52,700 R 17,600
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 26,300. 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.
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
December 2025 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | R 26,167 | 40.0% | R 2,257 | R 844 | 53 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 22,718 | 38.0% | R 2,216 | R 757 | 52 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 52,694 | 55.6% | R 2,869 | R 1,700 | 88 days | 5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 31,014 | 36.6% | R 2,520 | R 1,000 | 49 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 20,764 | 37.0% | R 2,228 | R 742 | 32 days | 3.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 24,339 | 36.8% | R 2,338 | R 785 | 33 days | 3.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 31,336 | 44.9% | R 2,405 | R 1,045 | 35 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | R 25,035 | 35.4% | R 2,352 | R 808 | 31 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 25,044 | 33.8% | R 2,589 | R 835 | 52 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 34,553 | 41.6% | R 2,710 | R 1,115 | 39 days | 4.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 23,978 | 36.9% | R 2,510 | R 773 | 43 days | 3.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | R 29,412 | 41.8% | R 2,562 | R 980 | 51 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Umdloti / eMdloti market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb took in R 250,470 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 14,400 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 24,400 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 14,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 15,600 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 12,400 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.
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 235,770 | R 396,700 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Umdloti / eMdloti bookings | R 14,700 | R 24,800 |
| Gross bookings | R 250,470 | R 421,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Umdloti / eMdloti listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 34,700 | −R 58,400 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 14,700 | −R 24,800 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 12,500 | −R 21,100 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 5,000 | −R 8,400 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 7,500 | −R 12,600 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 2,500 | −R 2,500 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 1,300 | −R 1,300 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 78,200 | −R 129,100 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 172,270about R 14,400 a month | R 292,400about R 24,400 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Umdloti / eMdloti'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 Umdloti / eMdloti 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 Umdloti / eMdloti's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Umdloti / eMdloti listings are booked on 59% or more of their nights, against 37% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 2,005 adds about R 20,100 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 2,820 a night or more, against a median of R 2,005. 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 23,600 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 49,600, against R 19,500 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Umdloti / eMdloti listings average 4.68 stars, and 19% 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 35,100 a month, against R 20,900 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Umdloti / eMdloti listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the KwaZulu-Natal average (30%) and in line with the South Africa average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 54% in December and falls to 33% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 77%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 59% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 37% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Umdloti / eMdloti, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 38% 56% 32%
The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Umdloti / eMdloti?
The average nightly rate in Umdloti / eMdloti, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 2,504 over the past year, about the same as the KwaZulu-Natal average (R 2,395) and about the same as the South Africa average (R 2,565). In a typical year, rates peak in December at about R 2,650 and bottom out in October and November at about R 2,145.
The top 10% charge about 2.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 4,235+ a night, about 2.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 2,820 or more, about R 820 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 2,005 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 1,460 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
December rates run 24% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average R 2,870 R 2,050
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 2,340. The 12-month ADR of R 2,504 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 Umdloti / eMdloti?
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 Umdloti / eMdloti it averaged R 896 over the past year, from about R 682 in a typical November to about R 1,600 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 1,650+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 1,090 or more, about R 390 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 705 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 418 or less, about 59% of the median.
December RevPAR is about 2.3 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average R 1,700 R 568
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 862.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti
Revenue in Umdloti / eMdloti peaks several times a year, in April, July and December–January, a moderately seasonal pattern.
Average revenue by month in Umdloti / eMdloti
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 49,600 R 19,500
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 26,300.
Revenue by month in Umdloti / eMdloti in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | R 29,000 |
| February | Low season | R 19,500 |
| March | Low season | R 22,900 |
| April | High season | R 29,300 |
| May | Low season | R 22,600 |
| June | Low season | R 22,700 |
| July | High season | R 30,200 |
| August | Low season | R 22,500 |
| September | Shoulder season | R 24,400 |
| October | Low season | R 21,900 |
| November | Low season | R 20,500 |
| December | High season | R 49,600 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril, July, December–January | R 34,500 | 43% | R 2,500 |
| Shoulder seasonSeptember | R 24,400 | 38% | R 2,355 |
| Low seasonFebruary–March, May–June, August, October–November | R 21,800 | 36% | R 2,247 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Guests book Umdloti / eMdloti stays 50 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 75 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 28 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 41 days 88 days 24 days
The 12-month figure of 50 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 Umdloti / eMdloti
None of the 280 active listings in Umdloti / eMdloti 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 Umdloti / eMdloti.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti
AirROI's area guide picks six Umdloti / eMdloti neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Umdloti Beach, Ramsgate and Lagoon Drive. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umdloti Beach | A popular beachfront destination known for its stunning views and proximity to Durban. It attracts tourists looking for beach activities, relaxation, and family-friendly amenities. | Umdloti Beach, Umdloti Rock, Shark's Bay, Hawaan Forest, Civic Centre Park |
| Ramsgate | Renowned for its beautiful coastline and laid-back atmosphere. Ideal for vacationers seeking a serene getaway with excellent fishing and coastal activities. | Ramsgate Beach, Riverbend Crocodile Farm, Margate Main Beach, Margate Art Museum |
| Lagoon Drive | Directly offering prime beachfront properties in a picturesque setting, it attracts tourists looking for both relaxation and adventure activities available along the coast. | Lagoon Beach, Umhlanga Rocks, Hawaan Forest, The Whale Bone Pier |
| Salt Rock | A tranquil and scenic beach town known for its serenity and beautiful beaches, attracting visitors looking for a peaceful retreat. | Salt Rock Beach, Tidal Pools, Granny's Pool, Salt Rock Hotel Beach Resort |
| Sanchia Beach | A secluded beach area providing a relaxing atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle, suitable for couples and small families. | Sanchia Beach, Tidal Pools, Beachfront Restaurants, Picnic Areas |
| Dolphin Coast | This stretch of coastline is renowned for dolphin sightings and offers beachfront activities along with natural beauty, appealing to nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Dolphin Coast Beaches, Dolphin Viewing Points, Water Sports Opportunities, Nature Walks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Apartments and condos account for 88% of the stock; houses come next at 11%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 96%
- Private room 4%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 96.4% | 270 |
| Private room | 3.6% | 10 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 88%
- House 11%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
- Others <1%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 87.9% | 246 |
| House | 10.7% | 30 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.7% | 2 |
| Others | 0.4% | 1 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.4% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Umdloti / eMdloti Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Umdloti / eMdloti (38% of entire homes), and 38% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 258 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Umdloti / eMdloti entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
4%
19%
38%
31%
4%
3%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.3% | 11 |
| 1 bedroom | 19.4% | 50 |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.4% | 99 |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% | 80 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.9% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% | 8 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Umdloti / eMdloti
A typical studio in Umdloti / eMdloti earned R 182,000 over the past year, against R 363,000 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 11 | R 182,000 | R 165,000 | R 1,280 | 47% |
| 1 bedroom | 50 | R 160,000 | R 182,000 | R 1,493 | 40% |
| 2 bedrooms | 99 | R 205,000 | R 218,000 | R 2,139 | 38% |
| 3 bedrooms | 80 | R 218,000 | R 299,000 | R 3,083 | 33% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | R 363,000 | R 716,000 | R 6,540 | 35% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Umdloti / eMdloti Sleep?
Most Umdloti / eMdloti listings are sized for couples and small families: 62% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more.
Umdloti / eMdloti listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
22%
4%
36%
2%
30%
<1%
7%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 21.5% | 59 |
| 3 guests | 4.0% | 11 |
| 4 guests | 36.1% | 99 |
| 5 guests | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 29.6% | 81 |
| 7 guests | 0.4% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 6.6% | 18 |
How Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Umdloti / eMdloti hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. Only 41% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 32
- Beds per listing
- 3.1
- Show exact location
- 41%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Umdloti / eMdloti Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Umdloti / eMdloti: 98% of listings offer it, and 61% offer self check-in.
Share of Umdloti / eMdloti listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Umdloti / eMdloti
Listings in Umdloti / eMdloti with an outdoor shower earned about 65% more a year, on average, than those without: R 391,000 against R 235,000. The gap is smaller for a waterfront setting (about 60% more) and an outdoor dining area (about 60% 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 Umdloti / eMdloti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor shower | 10% | R 391,000 | R 235,000 | +67% |
| Waterfront | 18% | R 361,000 | R 227,000 | +59% |
| Outdoor dining area | 50% | R 306,000 | R 194,000 | +58% |
| Outdoor furniture | 53% | R 302,000 | R 194,000 | +56% |
| Pets allowed | 14% | R 349,000 | R 235,000 | +49% |
| Ocean view | 27% | R 321,000 | R 225,000 | +43% |
| Sound system | 8% | R 340,000 | R 243,000 | +40% |
| Beach essentials | 13% | R 330,000 | R 239,000 | +38% |
| Self check-in | 61% | R 279,000 | R 206,000 | +35% |
| Gym | 28% | R 304,000 | R 230,000 | +32% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Most Umdloti / eMdloti guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 17% of those who left reviews live outside South Africa, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and the United States. English is spoken by 62% of guests, and Afrikaans by 13%.
83% of Umdloti / eMdloti guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 83%
- International 17%
Where Umdloti / eMdloti guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 16.6% |
| Pretoria | 8.1% |
| Cape Town | 6.6% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 5.6% |
| Durban | 5.0% |
Where Umdloti / eMdloti guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 82.9% |
| United Kingdom | 3.9% |
| United States | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% |
| Canada | 1.1% |
Languages spoken by Umdloti / eMdloti guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 61.8% |
| Afrikaans | 12.9% |
| Zulu | 9.0% |
| Xhosa | 3.7% |
| German | 2.7% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnbs average 4.68 stars, and 19% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.66, against 4.87 for location.
Location scores highest in Umdloti / eMdloti; value 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 | 4.75 |
| Cleanliness | 4.68 |
| Communication | 4.79 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.77 |
| Value | 4.66 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Umdloti / eMdloti: Stays, Rules and Fees
About eight in ten Umdloti / eMdloti listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 21% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 26% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Umdloti / eMdloti listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 53%
- 181-270 days 28%
- 91-180 days 16%
- 31-90 days 3%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 52.9% | 148 |
| 181-270 days | 27.5% | 77 |
| 91-180 days | 16.4% | 46 |
| 31-90 days | 3.2% | 9 |
Days a year Umdloti / eMdloti listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 4%
- 181-270 days 18%
- 91-180 days 26%
- 31-90 days 26%
- 1-30 days 26%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.6% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 17.9% | 50 |
| 91-180 days | 26.4% | 74 |
| 31-90 days | 26.1% | 73 |
| 1-30 days | 26.1% | 73 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti?
The average Umdloti / eMdloti booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in December and shortest in September. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year, some 6,490 in all. Nearly six in ten 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 Umdloti / eMdloti
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.8 nights 4.9 nights 3.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About nine in ten listings in Umdloti / eMdloti accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Umdloti / eMdloti 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 Umdloti / eMdloti?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Umdloti / eMdloti, used by 51% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 28% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Umdloti / eMdloti listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Umdloti / eMdloti?
About eight in ten Umdloti / eMdloti listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about R 646. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly R 150 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 646
- Average cleaning fee
- R 648
- Listings charging a fee
- 79.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 5.9%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Umdloti / eMdloti
The top-grossing Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti, a four-bedroom home, took in R 1,920,000 over the past year, about 7.7 times the city's average of R 250,000.
40 North Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95 
SeaSky Barefoot Bliss Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 1.8M
- Occupancy
- 72.9%
- Daily rate
- R 6,984
"Endless Summer" Tropical Beach Villa in Umdloti Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80 - Revenue
- R 1.5M
- Occupancy
- 54.8%
- Daily rate
- R 7,268
Maison de Plage’ Beachfront Glamour-breathtaking Sea Views Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- R 1.5M
- Occupancy
- 65.5%
- Daily rate
- R 6,943
Spacious 6 Bedroom House Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- R 1.3M
- Occupancy
- 37.2%
- Daily rate
- R 9,433
Azuri-Backup power (4 Adults & 2 Children) Umdloti Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- R 1.2M
- Occupancy
- 77.7%
- Daily rate
- R 3,904
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Courtney is the top-grossing host in Umdloti / eMdloti, with R 4.15 million in bookings across 13 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 28% of the market's 280 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Coastal grossed R 681,000 per listing, about 2.1 times Courtney's R 319,000.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney | 13 | R 4,151,084 | R 319,314 | 4.68/5 | |
| Dave | 30 | R 4,100,701 | R 136,690 | 4.42/5 | |
| Sheena | 4 | R 2,462,882 | R 615,720 | 4.80/5 | |
| 4 | Jeff | 8 | R 2,332,239 | R 291,530 | 4.59/5 |
| 5 | Janelle | 2 | R 2,185,084 | R 1,092,542 | 4.93/5 |
| 6 | Coastal | 3 | R 2,044,355 | R 681,452 | 4.76/5 |
| 7 | Lindsay | 2 | R 1,990,296 | R 995,148 | 4.99/5 |
| 8 | Natalie | 1 | R 1,792,527 | R 1,792,527 | 5.00/5 |
| 9 | Alandra Bartis, Stay With Holi… | 6 | R 1,723,065 | R 287,178 | 4.56/5 |
| 10 | Lance And Sharna | 8 | R 1,622,847 | R 202,856 | 4.54/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Only 6% of Umdloti / eMdloti listings are classed as professionally managed, though 50% of listings have a co-host. Only 21% 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 87% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 21.4%
- Professional management
- 5.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 49.6%
- Instant Book enabled
- 33.9%
- Simplified Pricing
- 86.8%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Umdloti / eMdloti
4 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Umdloti / eMdloti, and companies run 38% of its Airbnb homes. Corrie is the largest, with 36 listings and an average guest rating of 4.53; the next largest are Carys, MafadiAir and Alandra Bartis, Stay With Holiday. Among the four largest, Alandra Bartis, Stay With Holiday's homes rate highest, at 4.70.
The four largest run 23% of Umdloti / eMdloti's Airbnb homes
Share of Umdloti / eMdloti's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host
- Corrie 13% · 36
- Carys 5% · 14
- MafadiAir 3% · 7
- Alandra Bartis, Stay With Holiday 2% · 6
- All other listings 77%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in KwaZulu-Natal, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.
Nearby markets
Umdloti / eMdloti vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Umdloti (57 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, Westbrook (11 km away, 47 listings) earned the most per listing, about 53% more than Umdloti / eMdloti.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mercy 4 km | 30 | R 191,310 | R 2,137 | 30% |
| Umhlanga Rocks 7 km | 648 | R 249,841 | R 2,718 | 32% |
| uMhlanga 7 km | 54 | R 227,879 | R 2,596 | 30% |
| EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality 7 km | 170 | R 149,656 | R 2,353 | 31% |
| Westbrook 11 km | 47 | R 383,481 | R 3,248 | 33% |
| Durban North 14 km | 251 | R 117,674 | R 1,678 | 33% |
| Ballito 19 km | 458 | R 259,248 | R 3,346 | 34% |
| Durban 22 km | 772 | R 137,003 | R 1,752 | 32% |
Other Airbnb Markets in KwaZulu-Natal
- KwaDukuza Local Municipality Airbnb data 1,387 listings
- Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb data 938 listings
- uMgeni Local Municipality Airbnb data 356 listings
- Okhahlamba Local Municipality Airbnb data 167 listings
- uMdoni Local Municipality Airbnb data 146 listings
- Mtubatuba Local Municipality Airbnb data 145 listings
- Kwa Sani Local Municipality Airbnb data 124 listings
See all 54 KwaZulu-Natal Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Umdloti / eMdloti
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Umdloti / eMdloti:
- Witzenberg Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,506/night · 35.6%
- Milnerton Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,331/night · 38.3%
- Somerset West Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,348/night · 38.6%
- Marloth Park Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,990/night · 35.7%
- Knysna Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,946/night · 34.0%
- George Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,720/night · 31.8%
FAQ
Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Umdloti / eMdloti?
An active Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb grossed R 250,470 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 280 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 36,200 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Umdloti / eMdloti listings earn between R 11,800 and R 36,200 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 57,800 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 Umdloti / eMdloti?
Listings in Umdloti / eMdloti were booked on 36% 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 Umdloti / eMdloti?
The average booked night in Umdloti / eMdloti cost R 2,504 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 1,460 and R 2,820, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti?
None of the active Umdloti / eMdloti 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 Umdloti / eMdloti?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb grossed R 250,470 in the 12 months to October 2026, 35% above the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 184,917. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 172,270 a year (about R 14,400 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 24,400 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Umdloti / eMdloti?
December usually pays best, averaging R 49,600 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Each night a Umdloti / eMdloti listing was open to book earned R 896 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 1,650 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Umdloti / eMdloti stays were booked 50 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Umdloti / eMdloti?
The average Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Umdloti / eMdloti rated?
Guests rate Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnbs 4.68 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Umdloti / eMdloti?
Umdloti Beach, Ramsgate and Lagoon Drive draw the most short-term rental interest in Umdloti / eMdloti. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Umdloti / eMdloti?
AirROI counted 280 active Airbnb listings in Umdloti / eMdloti as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is La Mercy, 4 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Umdloti / eMdloti?
In Umdloti / eMdloti, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about R 646.
How many tourists visit Umdloti / eMdloti, South Africa?
All of South Africa had 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 6,494 Airbnb stays in Umdloti / eMdloti, South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See KwaZulu-Natal tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 280 active Airbnb listings in Umdloti / eMdloti 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 South African rand at R 16.6 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.
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