How Much Can a Villa in Kuta, Lombok Earn? (2026 Rental Income Guide)
Updated: Oct 17
The short answer
A holiday rental in South Lombok earns about USD 18,000 a year in gross bookings on average, while a well-finished private villa can earn roughly twice that. The average South Lombok listing charges about USD 78 a night at 64% occupancy (Airbtics, Feb 2025–Jan 2026). Private villas on mainland Lombok averaged USD 189 a night at 59% occupancy in 2024 (C9 Hotelworks).
What the owner keeps depends on platform fees, management, and running costs, which together can take 40–50% of gross bookings. The worked example below shows how the numbers flow.
Lombok rental market in numbers
Demand for holiday rentals in South Lombok is growing, and so is supply. Occupancy rose 6.8% in a year, but the number of listings grew 41%, so quality and location decide who gets booked.
Measure | South Lombok, all listings | Mainland Lombok, holiday villas |
Average nightly rate | USD 78 (IDR 1.27 million), up 1.3% | USD 189, down 21% |
Occupancy | 64%, up 6.8% | 59%, up 4 points |
Average annual bookings | USD 18,000, up 8.2% | Not reported |
Active listings | 994, up 41% in a year | Listings up 89% |
Average stay | Not reported | 3.5 nights |
Period | Feb 2025 – Jan 2026 | 2024 |
Source |
The South Lombok figure includes rooms, guesthouses and budget homes, so it sits well below what a private pool villa charges. The C9 villa figure is closer to what a finished villa like those in Kuta's newer developments can expect.
Worked example: from bookings to owner income
A private pool villa in Kuta matching the Lombok villa average would book about USD 40,700 a year and leave roughly USD 27,700 after platform and management fees, before running costs. The market-average listing is shown alongside for comparison.
Line (USD per year) | Market-average listing | Private pool villa |
Nightly rate | 78 | 189 |
Occupancy | 64% (234 nights) | 59% (215 nights) |
Gross bookings | 18,221 | 40,701 |
Booking platform fees (assumed 15%) | −2,733 | −6,105 |
Full villa management (20% of the rest) | −3,098 | −6,919 |
After fees | 12,390 | 27,677 |
Running costs: electricity, water, internet, pool care, consumables, maintenance reserve, PT PMA accounting, land tax | [− ___] | [− ___] |
Owner income before income tax | [___] | [___] |
How these figures were built:
Nightly rates and occupancy come from the market data above.
Platform fees vary by platform and fee setting; 15% is an assumption, not a quote.
20% is the average full-management commission in Bali, covering housekeeping, maintenance and inspections (Own Property Abroad). Lombok managers vary, so ask for quotes.
Running costs depend on the villa's size, pool and power use. Ask your developer or manager for a real operating budget.
This is an illustration of how the numbers work, not a forecast or a guarantee of returns.
When villas in Kuta, Lombok earn most
Lombok's peak season runs from July to October, and the quietest months are January to early March (C9 Hotelworks). Plan your own stays, maintenance and pricing around that cycle.
Period | Demand | What drives it |
July–October | Peak | Dry season, European summer holidays, best surf conditions |
Race week (9–11 October in 2026) | Highest rates of the year | MotoGP at the Mandalika circuit fills every bed in the area |
April–June, November–December | Shoulder | Good weather, Christmas and New Year holidays |
January–early March | Low | Wet season; resort occupancy can fall to 20–30% |
Owners who block their own holidays in low season, and price race week and peak months well, earn the most over the year.
What lifts a Lombok villa's income
With South Lombok listings up 41% in a year, the villas that earn well are the ones guests pick first in search results. Five things make the difference:
Location. Guests want to walk or take a short scooter ride to Kuta's beach, cafes and restaurants. A villa in a quiet street close to town beats one in an isolated valley, especially in low season.
Finish and photos. Fully furnished, styled villas photograph better and win the click. Listings that look like the renders outperform ones with bare walls and mismatched furniture.
A feature others don't have. A private pool is expected. A private sauna and cold plunge is rare in Lombok and gives a listing a reason to charge more and stand out.
Professional management. A local manager with fast replies, flexible check-in and spotless cleaning keeps reviews high, and reviews drive bookings.
Pricing that moves. Rates should rise for peak months and race week and fall to keep the villa booked in low season.
Manuka Villas at a glance
Manuka Villas is a development of eight A-frame villas for sale in Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia, five minutes from Kuta Beach and built to rent.
Fact | Detail |
Location | Quiet street in Kuta, South Lombok, near the Mandalika Special Economic Zone |
Distance | 5 minutes to Kuta Beach, 2 minutes to Kuta's main road, about 30 minutes to Lombok International Airport |
Number of villas | 8 |
Each villa | Double-height living space, loft bedroom, spa-style bathroom, private plunge pool |
Rental-ready option | Guest Ready package: hotel linen, TV, Wi-Fi, smart lock, listing photos and management onboarding |
Add-ons (selected villas) | Private sauna and cold plunge set up with Soma House; furnished outdoor terrace |
Ownership | Through a PT PMA (foreign-owned Indonesian company) |
Payment schedule | 10% deposit, 50% at signing, 30% at foundation, 10% at structural completion |
Price | [From USD ___] |
Contact | Andrew McFarlane, WhatsApp +1 818 288 0565, salesmanukavilla@gmail.com |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Airbnb in Lombok earn?
The average short-term rental in South Lombok earned about USD 18,000 in gross bookings from February 2025 to January 2026, at USD 78 a night and 64% occupancy (Airbtics). Private pool villas charge more: mainland Lombok villas averaged USD 189 a night in 2024.
What is the occupancy rate for villas in Lombok?
Mainland Lombok holiday villas averaged 59% occupancy in 2024. South Lombok rentals overall averaged 64% in the year to January 2026. Occupancy is highest from July to October and lowest from January to early March.
How much does villa management cost in Lombok?
Full villa management in Indonesia typically costs around 20% of rental income, covering housekeeping, maintenance and inspections. Online-only management averages about 15%. Booking platform fees are charged on top.
Is a villa in Lombok a good rental investment?
A well-located, well-finished villa in Kuta, Lombok can earn solid rental income, especially from July to October and around MotoGP. Lombok's occupancy is lower than Bali's and listings are growing fast, so location, finish and management matter more than in a mature market.
When is the best time to rent out a villa in Lombok?
July to October is peak season, and MotoGP race week at Mandalika brings the year's highest rates. January to early March is the quietest period, which many owners use for their own stays and maintenance.
See the numbers for a Manuka villa
Want the rental projection for a specific Manuka villa, including running costs? Message Andrew on WhatsApp at +1 818 288 0565 or email salesmanukavilla@gmail.com for the brochure, floor plan and operating budget.
More reading:
Bali vs Lombok: Where to Buy a Villa in 2026
Buying a Villa in Lombok as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide
This article is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rental figures are market averages from the sources below, not a forecast for any specific villa.
Sources
Airbtics: Airbnb revenue in Lombok South, data Feb 2025 – Jan 2026, updated March 2026
C9 Hotelworks: Lombok Hotel & Branded Residences Report, April 2025
Own Property Abroad: Property management costs in Indonesia, updated May 2026
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