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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Bela-Bela, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Bela-Bela brought in R 305,061 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 49% more than the Limpopo average of R 205,123.
The short answer
Bela-Bela Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates in Bela-Bela run ahead of the Limpopo average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged R 4,647 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against R 3,050 and 25% for the Limpopo average.
Timing matters: in December, the best month, the average listing earned about twice as much as in January, the slowest.
With 72 active listings, Bela-Bela is the fifth-largest of 17 Limpopo markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Bela-Bela?
Gross bookings per Bela-Bela listing averaged R 305,061 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Limpopo average: R 205,123), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Bela-Bela listing brought in R 61,800 in December, its best month, and R 30,100 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 87,800+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 57,500 or more, roughly R 25,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 32,200 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 13,700 or less, about 43% 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 earned about twice what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average R 61,800 R 30,100
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 40,700.
Bela-Bela 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 40,213 | 28.4% | R 4,572 | R 1,340 | 45 days | 2.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 43,137 | 26.0% | R 4,639 | R 1,392 | 57 days | 2.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 41,272 | 28.6% | R 4,569 | R 1,376 | 60 days | 2.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 61,764 | 44.4% | R 4,738 | R 1,992 | 39 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 30,089 | 21.4% | R 4,624 | R 971 | 38 days | 3.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 30,221 | 26.5% | R 4,457 | R 1,079 | 33 days | 2.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 40,460 | 26.6% | R 4,524 | R 1,305 | 31 days | 2.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 43,394 | 27.8% | R 4,625 | R 1,446 | 47 days | 3.2 nights |
| May 2026 | R 33,433 | 23.6% | R 4,690 | R 1,078 | 40 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 39,822 | 29.1% | R 4,982 | R 1,327 | 35 days | 3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 46,535 | 29.5% | R 5,078 | R 1,501 | 40 days | 3.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 37,872 | 24.3% | R 5,011 | R 1,222 | 50 days | 2.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Bela-Bela address, run it through the Airbnb revenue calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Bela-Bela Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bela-Bela Airbnb took in R 305,061 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 18,200 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 32,900 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 12,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 19,300 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 15,800 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.
Bela-Bela Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 292,361 | R 522,800 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Bela-Bela bookings | R 12,700 | R 22,700 |
| Gross bookings | R 305,061 | R 545,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 76% of Bela-Bela listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 38,300 | −R 68,500 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 12,700 | −R 22,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 15,300 | −R 27,300 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 6,100 | −R 10,900 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 9,200 | −R 16,400 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 3,100 | −R 3,100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 1,500 | −R 1,500 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 86,200 | −R 150,400 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 218,861about R 18,200 a month | R 395,100about R 32,900 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Bela-Bela Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Bela-Bela'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 Bela-Bela 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 Bela-Bela's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Bela-Bela listings are booked on 38% or more of their nights, against 25% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 4,210 adds about R 42,100 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 6,260 a night or more, against a median of R 4,210. 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 29,200 a year.
- Open for the busy months. December brought the average listing about R 61,800, against R 30,100 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Bela-Bela listings average 4.67 stars, and 21% 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 45,500 a month, against R 25,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Bela-Bela?
Bela-Bela listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Limpopo average (25%) and 8 points below the South Africa average (35%). Occupancy climbs to 44% in December and falls to 21% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 53%+ of open nights, 28 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 38% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 25% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 15% or less, under two nights a week.
December was the busiest month in Bela-Bela, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average 28% 44% 21%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Bela-Bela?
The average nightly rate in Bela-Bela, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 4,647 over the past year, about 52% above the Limpopo average of R 3,050 and about 92% above the South Africa average of R 2,425. Rates peak in July and August at about R 5,080 and bottom out in February and March at about R 4,455.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 9,310+ a night, about 2.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 6,260 or more, about R 2,100 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 4,210 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 2,665 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July rates ran 14% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average R 5,080 R 4,460
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 4,710.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Bela-Bela?
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 Bela-Bela it averaged R 1,260 over the past year, from about R 971 in January to about R 1,990 in December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 2,300+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 1,640 or more, about R 480 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 1,160 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 449 or less, about 39% of the median.
December RevPAR was about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average R 1,990 R 971
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,340. The 12-month RevPAR of R 1,260 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Bela-Bela
Bela-Bela has two high seasons, July and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in January and February and slows again in May.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember | R 61,800 | 44% | R 4,738 |
| High seasonJuly | R 46,500 | 30% | R 5,078 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–April, June, August–November | R 40,900 | 27% | R 4,703 |
| Low seasonJanuary–February, May | R 31,200 | 24% | R 4,590 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Bela-Bela?
Guests book Bela-Bela stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 60 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 31 days. A typical November booking is made in mid-September.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average 43 days 60 days 31 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Bela-Bela
None of the 72 active listings in Bela-Bela 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 Bela-Bela.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Bela-Bela
AirROI's area guide picks eight Bela-Bela neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Warmbaths, Modimolle and Thabazimbi. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warmbaths | A popular holiday destination known for its hot springs and water park, attracting both families and couples looking for relaxation and recreation. | Forever Resorts Warmbaths, De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre, Bela-Bela Golf Club, Bela Bela Hidro, Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm |
| Modimolle | A nearby town that serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures and nature reserves, popular for weekend getaways and adventure tourism. | Modimolle Mall, Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo River, Zebediela Citrus Estate, Sondela Nature Reserve |
| Thabazimbi | Known for its wildlife and nature reserves, Thabazimbi attracts tourists interested in game viewing and outdoor activities. | Marakele National Park, Thabazimbi Golf Club, Thabazimbi National Park, Kronenburg Nature Reserve |
| Mokopane | A town rich in history and cultural heritage, attracting visitors exploring the rural heart of Limpopo and its authentic South African experiences. | Mokopane Museum, Pietersburg Snake and Reptile Park, Savannah Mall, Bongwe Nature Reserve |
| Dinokeng | A conservation area that offers unique experiences such as self-drive safaris, attracting eco-tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. | Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve, Dinokeng Eco-Trail, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden |
| Bela-Bela Nature Reserve | A peaceful nature reserve with diverse fauna and flora, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility. | Game viewing, Birdwatching, Nature walks, Picnic areas |
| Sondela Nature Reserve | A popular eco-tourism destination that offers luxury lodges and outdoor activities, perfect for both relaxation and adventure. | Horse riding, Game drives, Bird watching, Spa facilities |
| Leeupoort | A quiet wildlife estate popular for its cottages and tranquil setting, drawing families looking for a nature getaway. | Wildlife encounters, Nature trails, Quiet surroundings, Fishing spots |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Bela-Bela Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Bela-Bela, alongside 8 private-room listings (11%). Houses account for 78% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 13%.
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Bela-Bela Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 89%
- Private room 11%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 88.9% | 64 |
| Private room | 11.1% | 8 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Bela-Bela Airbnb listings by property type
- House 78%
- Hotel/Boutique 13%
- Cabin/Outdoor 7%
- Apartment/Condo 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 77.8% | 56 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 12.5% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 6.9% | 5 |
| Apartment/Condo | 2.8% | 2 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Bela-Bela Have?
Most Bela-Bela homes are built for groups: 83% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and four-bedroom homes are the most common size (41%). Shares are of the 64 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Bela-Bela entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
9%
8%
16%
41%
27%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.8% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.6% | 10 |
| 4 bedrooms | 40.6% | 26 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 26.6% | 17 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Bela-Bela
A typical three-bedroom home in Bela-Bela earned R 175,000 over the past year, against R 461,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 10 | R 175,000 | R 253,000 | R 4,215 | 25% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26 | R 226,000 | R 319,000 | R 5,284 | 27% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17 | R 461,000 | R 500,000 | R 7,119 | 29% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Bela-Bela Sleep?
Bela-Bela is a group-trip market: 68% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about five times the share of the next most common size, two guests (14%).
Bela-Bela listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
14%
3%
7%
1%
6%
1%
68%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 13.9% | 10 |
| 3 guests | 2.8% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 6.9% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 1.4% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 5.6% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 1.4% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 68.1% | 49 |
How Bela-Bela Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Bela-Bela hosts set up an average of 5.4 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (39%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 16
- Beds per listing
- 5.4
- Show exact location
- 39%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Bela-Bela Offer?
Pools are common in Bela-Bela: 61% of listings have one, and 57% have a fire pit.
Share of Bela-Bela listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Bela-Bela?
Most Bela-Bela guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 18% 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 55%, followed by Afrikaans and Zulu.
82% of Bela-Bela guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 82%
- International 18%
Where Bela-Bela guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 18.3% |
| Pretoria | 16.5% |
| Centurion | 7.3% |
| Randburg | 5.5% |
| Sandton | 5.5% |
Where Bela-Bela guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 82.1% |
| United Kingdom | 6.0% |
| Germany | 2.4% |
| United States | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.8% |
Languages spoken by Bela-Bela guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 55.3% |
| Afrikaans | 21.1% |
| Zulu | 6.1% |
| French | 4.4% |
| Xhosa | 3.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Bela-Bela?
Bela-Bela Airbnbs average 4.67 stars, and 21% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.71. Review histories are short, about 8 per listing, so a few stays can move a listing's score.
Check-in scores highest in Bela-Bela; 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 | 4.73 |
| Cleanliness | 4.73 |
| Communication | 4.74 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Bela-Bela: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Bela-Bela 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 57% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Bela-Bela listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 82%
- 181-270 days 17%
- 91-180 days 1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 81.9% | 59 |
| 181-270 days | 16.7% | 12 |
| 91-180 days | 1.4% | 1 |
Days a year Bela-Bela listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 3%
- 91-180 days 21%
- 31-90 days 57%
- 1-30 days 19%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.8% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 20.8% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 56.9% | 41 |
| 1-30 days | 19.4% | 14 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Bela-Bela?
The average Bela-Bela booking lasts 3.2 nights, longest in December and shortest in August. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 1,390 in all. About eight 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 Bela-Bela
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 2.8 nights 4.1 nights 2.2 nights
Bela-Bela Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly all listings in Bela-Bela accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Bela-Bela 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 Bela-Bela?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Bela-Bela, used by 57% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 22% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Bela-Bela listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Bela-Bela?
46% of Bela-Bela listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about R 729. Spread over the average stay of 3.2 nights, that adds roughly R 230 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 729
- Average cleaning fee
- R 741
- Listings charging a fee
- 45.8%
- Share of gross revenue
- 4.2%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Bela-Bela
The top-grossing Airbnb in Bela-Bela, a four-bedroom home, took in R 1,210,000 over the past year, about four times the city's average of R 305,000.
Okavango Lodge @ Mabalingwe Big 5 Game Reserve Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97 
Sitrah Private Lodge Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.67 - Revenue
- R 1.2M
- Occupancy
- 30.6%
- Daily rate
- R 10,594
Zebula Luxury Villa – Golf, Safari & Style Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 3.67 - Revenue
- R 1.1M
- Occupancy
- 51.1%
- Daily rate
- R 11,239
@Mabalingwe Lengau Lodge -PRM153 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- R 927,549
- Occupancy
- 30.2%
- Daily rate
- R 8,310
Amani Lodge - Villa 81 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- R 800,252
- Occupancy
- 34.9%
- Daily rate
- R 6,295
THE Sanctuary in Mabalingwe Game Reserve Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 770,142
- Occupancy
- 52.3%
- Daily rate
- R 3,939
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Bela-Bela?
Only 13% of Bela-Bela listings are classed as professionally managed, though 43% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 31% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 76% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 30.6%
- Professional management
- 12.5%
- Cohosted listings
- 43.1%
- Instant Book enabled
- 45.8%
- Simplified Pricing
- 76.4%
Nearby markets
Bela-Bela vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 68 km, Bela Bela Local Municipality (5 km away) earned the most per listing, about 17% more than Bela-Bela.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bela Bela Local Municipality 5 km | 244 | R 356,203 | R 4,965 | 25% |
| Modimolle Local Municipality 38 km | 50 | R 109,062 | R 2,615 | 20% |
| Mookgopong Local Municipality 61 km | 32 | R 183,675 | R 4,447 | 20% |
| Thabazimbi Local Municipality 68 km | 34 | R 138,924 | R 1,857 | 24% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Limpopo
- Maruleng Local Municipality Airbnb data 222 listings
- Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality Airbnb data 130 listings
- Polokwane Local Municipality Airbnb data 93 listings
- Polokwane Airbnb data 58 listings
- Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality Airbnb data 52 listings
- Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb data 35 listings
FAQ
Bela-Bela Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Bela-Bela?
An active Bela-Bela Airbnb grossed R 305,061 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 72 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 57,500 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Bela-Bela?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Bela-Bela listings earn between R 13,700 and R 57,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 87,800 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 Bela-Bela?
Listings in Bela-Bela were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Limpopo average. December was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Bela-Bela?
The average booked night in Bela-Bela cost R 4,647 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 2,665 and R 6,260, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Bela-Bela?
None of the active Bela-Bela 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 Bela-Bela?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bela-Bela Airbnb grossed R 305,061 in the 12 months to September 2026, 49% above the Limpopo average of R 205,123. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 218,861 a year (about R 18,200 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 32,900 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Bela-Bela?
December paid best over the past year, at R 61,800 per active listing, and January paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Bela-Bela?
Each night a Bela-Bela listing was open to book earned R 1,260 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 2,300 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Bela-Bela?
Bela-Bela stays were booked 42 days (about six 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 Bela-Bela?
The average Bela-Bela Airbnb stay lasted 3.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Bela-Bela rated?
Guests rate Bela-Bela Airbnbs 4.67 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Bela-Bela?
Warmbaths, Modimolle and Thabazimbi draw the most short-term rental interest in Bela-Bela. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Bela-Bela?
AirROI counted 72 active Airbnb listings in Bela-Bela as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bela Bela Local Municipality, 5 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Bela-Bela?
In Bela-Bela, 46% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about R 729.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 72 active Airbnb listings in Bela-Bela 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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