How to Leave an Airbnb Review

Introduction

Suppose you just stayed at an Airbnb. It was clean, reasonably priced, the listing was accurate, and the host communicated well. But it didn’t blow you away. When you leave your review, how many stars do you give? 3? Maybe 4? You might think that 3-star means a place is average, and 4 stars is a good rating. 5-star reviews are reserved only for the most luxurious, above-and-beyond experiences.

Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Airbnb holds hosts to a strict 5-star-or-bust expectation. They take any review that is less than 5-star to indicate that there are major problems with a property or host. In fact, if a host’s account average drops below a 4.8-star rating, then they lose their Superhost status.

Because of this, receiving a 4-star review is very damaging to a host. Obviously, if someone deserves a 4-star review, review them accordingly. But it’s good to keep in mind what consequences a 4-star review can have for hosts.

A 5-star Airbnb rating indicates a great stay—not necessarily a perfect stay.

You can always leave feedback in the private message section or the Airbnb reservation chat. A good host will action it and improve their property and listing.

Here’s a general guide to help with your Airbnb reviewing:

Guest Rating Guide:

5-star: Nobody is perfect, but I enjoyed my stay!

4-star: There are several issues that need to be corrected.

3-star: There are major problems.

2-star: This listing should be removed.

1-star: Ban these hosts for life.

HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEW ON AIRBNB: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3531