Airbnb market data · 202612 months to February 2026
Marakolliya, Sri Lanka Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Marakolliya brought in Rs 1,483,841 over the 12 months through February 2026, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Marakolliya run through February 2026.
The short answer
Marakolliya Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged Rs 20,138 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights.
Timing matters: in October, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.6 times as much as in September, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Marakolliya is the 44th-largest of 46 Southern Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Marakolliya?
Gross bookings per Marakolliya listing averaged Rs 1,483,841 over the 12 months to February 2026 (Southern Province average: Rs 3,114,723), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Marakolliya listing brought in Rs 393,000 in October, its best month, and Rs 150,000 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Marakolliya's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 655,000+ a month, about five times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 318,000 or more, roughly Rs 190,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 129,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 42,400 or less, about a third 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.
October earned about 2.6 times what September did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 259,000.
Marakolliya Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the February 2026 data.
October led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in February.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Rs 267,736 | 38.4% | Rs 18,462 | 66 days |
| Apr 2025 | Rs 269,650 | 28.9% | Rs 18,371 | 53 days |
| May 2025 | Rs 203,035 | 23.4% | Rs 19,105 | 38 days |
| Jun 2025 | Rs 216,216 | 23.7% | Rs 20,100 | 89 days |
| Jul 2025 | Rs 296,068 | 35.9% | Rs 20,148 | 66 days |
| Aug 2025 | Rs 338,131 | 41.9% | Rs 20,326 | 59 days |
| Sep 2025 | Rs 149,783 | 24.8% | Rs 20,272 | 105 days |
| Oct 2025 | Rs 392,671 | 46.8% | Rs 20,062 | 102 days |
| Nov 2025 | Rs 251,032 | 40.8% | Rs 20,430 | 74 days |
| Dec 2025 | Rs 280,507 | 45.5% | Rs 21,125 | 79 days |
| Jan 2026 | Rs 244,280 | 36.6% | Rs 21,441 | 39 days |
| Feb 2026 | Rs 197,863 | 47.8% | Rs 21,506 | 47 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Marakolliya home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Marakolliya Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Marakolliya Airbnb took in Rs 1,483,841 in the 12 months to February 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 Rs 3,664,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 226,000 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.
Marakolliya Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | Rs 1,483,841 | Rs 3,664,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −Rs 230,000 | −Rs 568,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 74,000 | −Rs 183,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 30,000 | −Rs 73,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 45,000 | −Rs 110,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 15,000 | −Rs 15,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 7,000 | −Rs 7,000 |
| ManagementRs 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −Rs 401,000 | −Rs 956,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 1,082,841about Rs 90,000 a month | Rs 2,708,000about Rs 226,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Marakolliya Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Marakolliya'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 Marakolliya 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 Marakolliya's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Marakolliya listings are booked on 54% or more of their nights, against 23% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of Rs 16,600 adds about Rs 166,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge Rs 20,400 a night or more, against a median of Rs 16,600. 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 Rs 148,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. October brought the average listing about Rs 393,000, against Rs 150,000 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 Rs 305,000 a month, against Rs 124,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Marakolliya?
Marakolliya listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Southern Province average and in line with the Sri Lanka average. Occupancy swings from 23% in May to 48% in February.
Across Marakolliya's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 72%+ of open nights, 49 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 54% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 23% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 11% or less, less than one night a week.
February was the busiest month in Marakolliya, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 33% 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 Marakolliya?
The average nightly rate in Marakolliya, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 20,138 over the past year, about 45% below the Southern Province average of Rs 36,500 and about 32% below the Sri Lanka average of Rs 29,800. Rates peak in January and February at about Rs 21,500 and bottom out in March and April at about Rs 18,400.
Across Marakolliya's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge Rs 46,100+ a night, about 2.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge Rs 20,400 or more, about Rs 3,800 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about Rs 16,600 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge Rs 8,445 or less, about half of the median.
February rates ran 17% above April's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 20,100.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Marakolliya
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Marakolliya is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in October and bottomed out in September.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Marakolliya?
Guests book Marakolliya stays 79 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. September stays are booked furthest out, about 105 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 38 days. A typical September booking is made in early June.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 79 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 Marakolliya
None of the 18 active listings in Marakolliya 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 Marakolliya.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Marakolliya
AirROI's area guide picks Polhena Beach as the parts of Marakolliya that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polhena Beach | A beautiful, relaxed beach area known for its clear waters and coral reefs, popular with tourists for swimming and snorkeling. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful getaway close to nature. | Polhena Beach, Coral Reef Snorkeling, Madiha Beach, Local seafood restaurants, Boat rides, Turtle hatchery |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Marakolliya vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 37 km, Walgama (36 km away, 62 listings) earned the most per listing, about 6.4 times as much as Marakolliya.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangalle 3 km | 179 | Rs 1,421,482 | Rs 26,856 | 30% |
| Nilwella 14 km | 65 | Rs 4,656,255 | Rs 34,811 | 37% |
| Dikwella 15 km | 129 | Rs 6,474,561 | Rs 45,205 | 37% |
| Hambantota 20 km | 36 | Rs 1,319,925 | Rs 26,800 | 23% |
| Matara 34 km | 238 | Rs 1,570,683 | Rs 21,474 | 37% |
| Polhena 34 km | 41 | Rs 5,014,525 | Rs 42,648 | 32% |
| Walgama 36 km | 62 | Rs 9,462,025 | Rs 54,985 | 45% |
| Kamburugamuwa 37 km | 51 | Rs 4,465,053 | Rs 48,362 | 33% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Southern Province
- Galle Airbnb data 401 listings
- Hikkaduwa Airbnb data 397 listings
- Weligama Airbnb data 349 listings
- Ahangama West Airbnb data 320 listings
- Mirissa Airbnb data 256 listings
- Ahangama Airbnb data 204 listings
- Unawatuna Airbnb data 160 listings
- Talpe Airbnb data 134 listings
See all 46 Southern Province Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Marakolliya
Markets elsewhere in Sri Lanka with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Marakolliya:
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Airbnb data Sri Lanka · Rs 19,550/night · 32.3%
- Ella Airbnb data Sri Lanka · Rs 20,418/night · 30.1%
FAQ
Marakolliya Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Marakolliya?
An active Marakolliya Airbnb grossed Rs 1,483,841 on average in the 12 months to February 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 318,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Marakolliya?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Marakolliya listings earn between Rs 42,400 and Rs 318,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 655,000 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 Marakolliya?
Listings in Marakolliya were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Southern Province average. February was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Marakolliya?
The average booked night in Marakolliya cost Rs 20,138 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 8,445 and Rs 20,400, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Marakolliya?
None of the active Marakolliya 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 Marakolliya?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Marakolliya Airbnb grossed Rs 1,483,841 in the 12 months to February 2026, 52% below the Southern Province average of Rs 3,114,723, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about Rs 226,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Marakolliya?
October paid best over the past year, at Rs 393,000 per active listing, and September paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Marakolliya?
Marakolliya stays were booked 79 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Marakolliya?
Polhena Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Marakolliya. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Marakolliya?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Marakolliya as of February 2026. The closest tracked market is Tangalle, 3 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Marakolliya from March 2025 to February 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 Sri Lankan rupees at Rs 313 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.