How much can my Royal Docks property earn on Airbnb?

A well-presented one-bedroom apartment in Royal Docks typically generates £2,800–£4,800+ gross per month, depending on the property's specification, exact location and seasonality. Properties within easy walking distance of ExCeL London see the strongest uplift during major exhibitions.

Is short-term letting allowed in Royal Docks?

Yes. Royal Docks follows London's standard 90-night rule for entire-home short-term lettings. You can generally let your property for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. If you intend to exceed this limit, planning consent may be required from the London Borough of Newham. Staymo monitors your bookings and helps keep your property compliant.

How quickly can you get my property live?

Once we have keys, photos and basic safety documentation in place, your property is typically live within 3 days.

What platforms will my property be listed on?

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and additional platforms based on your property type. All bookings flow into one central calendar visible in your owner dashboard in real time.

How does payment work?

We collect guest payments and transfer your monthly income directly to your nominated bank account. Full revenue, occupancy and booking breakdowns are available in your owner dashboard.

EAST LONDON · E16

Airbnb & Short-Let Management
Royal Docks

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40%

avg. revenue uplift 
vs long-let

THE ROYAL DOCKS SHORT-LET MARKET

What demand actually looks like in E16

2.9

Avg. guest stay (nights)

48%

International guests

52%

Business travellers

79%

Weekend occupancy

86%

Weekday occupancy

Feb–June

& September–November

Figures based on Staymo-managed portfolio and market data. Performance varies by property size, specification and exact location within the postcode.

Why Royal Docks earns more

Royal Docks is built around ExCeL London, one of the busiest exhibition and conference venues in Europe, which gives the area a genuinely business-led demand curve. London City Airport sits minutes away, adding a steady flow of short-stay transit guests. Because exhibition schedules run in defined blocks through the year, occupancy and rates spike hard around major events rather than following a simple summer pattern, and weekday demand consistently outpaces weekends.

Royal Docks market overview

Average daily rate

£110 – £190

Avg. occupancy rate

78 – 84%

Best months

February – June, September – November (ExCeL London exhibitions and conferences)

Key demand drivers

ExCeL London, London City Airport, Royal Victoria Dock, University of East London, The O2 (via cable car)

Typical property

Modern waterfront apartments, new-build riverside developments, dockside studios

Uplift vs long-let

Up to

40%

EAST LONDON · E16

What makes Royal Docks different

ExCeL exhibition and conference guests

ExCeL London runs a packed calendar of trade shows and conferences, and exhibitors and attendees favour properties within walking distance. These events create sharp, predictable demand spikes that push both occupancy and rates well above the area's baseline.

STAYMO IN NUMBERS

40%

Average revenue uplift for owners who switch to managed short-let

85.3 %

Average occupancy across our managed London portfolio

£70M+

Earned for London property owners to date

London City Airport transit stays

London City Airport's proximity brings a steady flow of business travellers who value a quick, direct route into Central London the next morning. This keeps weekday occupancy strong even outside major ExCeL events.

Everything managed.

Simple, commission-based pricing

From 12% of your rental revenue

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HOW IT WORKS

Live in days, not weeks.

First call

15 minutes

We review your property, walk through your earning potential, check compliance, and map out a clear plan. No commitment required.

Property setup

~3 days

Professional photography, listing creation across every major platform, and a pricing strategy built specifically for this area. You hand over the keys. We do the rest.

Start earning

+41% avg. revenue uplift

Every booking managed, every guest vetted, every turnover handled. Your income lands in your account monthly. Your dashboard shows everything in real time.

COMPLIANCE

What Royal Docks landlords need to know

Regulations in Royal Docks fall under the London Borough of Newham and the standard Greater London short-let framework. We handle the detail — here's what matters.

THE 90-NIGHT RULE

Under the Deregulation Act 2015 you can let your entire home short-term for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. Beyond that, you'd apply to your council for a change of use. Staymo tracks your nights and keeps you informed.

Leasehold & freeholder rules

Many properties here are leasehold. Check your lease before proceeding — some restrict short-term letting or require freeholder consent. We'll help you understand exactly what to look for during your first call.

Safety requirements

A Gas Safety Certificate (annual), an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), and working smoke & carbon monoxide alarms. We confirm what's in place during your property assessment.

Tax & income reporting

Income from short-letting must be declared to HMRC via Self Assessment. You may be eligible for the property income allowance or Rent a Room relief — worth discussing with your accountant.