Boracay's short-term rental market has matured significantly since the 2019 rehabilitation. The 2026 market is larger, more data-driven, and more competitive than ever — which is good news for well-positioned properties, and bad news for average ones.
2026 Market Overview
Active Airbnb Listings
4,800+
Island-wide (Q1 2026)
Peak Season Occupancy
82%
Top-tier villas, Nov–May
Avg Peak ADR (4BR Villa)
₱48,500
Blended across all zones
YoY Revenue Growth
+14%
2025 vs 2024 (villa segment)
Seasonal Occupancy Patterns
| Period | Category | Avg Occupancy | ADR Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20 – Jan 10 | Super Peak | 96–100% | 2.0–2.5x base | Christmas / New Year — highest rates of year |
| Nov – Dec 19 & Jan 11 – Feb | High Season | 82–90% | 1.4–1.7x base | Dry season, steady strong demand |
| Mar – May | Mid-High Season | 75–85% | 1.2–1.4x base | Good occupancy, slightly lower rates |
| Jun – Oct | Shoulder / Low | 45–65% | 0.6–0.9x base | Monsoon risk, some cancellations; domestic guests |
Best-Performing Property Types on Airbnb
Beachfront Villa (4–6BR)
₱65,000–₱110,00082–88% peak · Consistently top-performing; Superhost status critical
Boutique Diniwid Villa (3–4BR)
₱40,000–₱85,00078–84% peak · Premium positioning; lower supply competition
Pool Villa Station 1 Near-Beach
₱30,000–₱55,00078–85% peak · Best yield on capital in this format
Condo Unit Station 2 (2BR sea view)
₱15,000–₱25,00074–82% peak · Volume play; needs aggressive pricing management
Budget Condo (Studio/1BR)
₱6,000–₱12,00070–78% peak · High competition; management-intensive
Minimum Stay Rules in Boracay
Boracay does not currently have a legislated minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb. However, many top-earning villa operators apply their own minimum stay policies:
Super Peak (Christmas/NY)
Min: 7 nights
Maximise revenue during highest-demand window
Peak Season
Min: 3–5 nights
Reduce changeover costs while maintaining flexibility
Shoulder/Off Season
Min: 2–3 nights
Lower threshold to attract more bookings