Are Airbnb reviews permanent?

Respond publicly to negative reviews on Airbnb Luckily (or unluckily depending if you are a glass-half-full kind of person!) all reviews that are submitted through the Airbnb system are 100% public and 99% permanent. There are some special occasions where reviews may be removed if they break Airbnb's content policy.



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We take the removal of any review seriously and only do so where there is a clear violation of this policy. Depending on the nature of the violation, we may also restrict, suspend, or remove the associated Airbnb account.

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While you can't remove it, you can report it if you think it violates our Review Policy. Otherwise, feel free to respond with more context or to provide your own perspective, so long as you, too, follow the policy.

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Contact Airbnb to Request Removal If you've received a bad review that is in clear violation of Airbnb's Content Policy, which governs reviews as well, you're in luck! In this case, you can simply contact Airbnb to have it removed.

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Airbnb allows guests and hosts to leave star ratings and written reviews for each other within 14 days after check-out. Neither guests nor hosts can see the other's review until both have been submitted or until the 14-day review period has ended. This is so both parties can be as unbiased and impartial as possible.

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Before you book, a Host will only be shown your first name and identity verification status. Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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How to handle bad reviews on Airbnb
  1. Never take it as a personal attack. ...
  2. Cool your head and get perspective. ...
  3. Acknowledge it and apologize. ...
  4. Address the issue. ...
  5. The rest of your response should be professional, polite and concise. ...
  6. It is always good to end on a positive note.


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Some strategies to deal with difficult Airbnb guests
  1. Conduct thorough Guest Screening. They say “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”. ...
  2. Clearly Outline House Rules: ...
  3. Communicate Clearly: ...
  4. Document everything: ...
  5. Set boundaries: ...
  6. Escalate to Airbnb: ...
  7. Collect a damage deposit: ...
  8. Leave a review:


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Examples Of Reviews For Bad Guests on Airbnb Sadly, we had issues with [guest name]. They broke things and were very messy, which made hosting them very unpleasant. We would not recommend them to anyone and strongly advise against letting them stay in your property.

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Hosts don't need hidden cameras and microphones to spy on you during your stay. They can monitor the Airbnb's WiFi network and snoop on your online activity. The sites you visit will be plainly visible, letting the host know things you might not want them to.

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Airbnb hosts can access their listing analytics, which includes a listing view count and view trends from different countries and cities. The data can be filtered by date, and Airbnb hosts can also see which users have viewed their listing and the number of times they have viewed it.

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But yes, there are rules around the rating system that are put in place by Airbnb. J.R. Whalen: Now, you mentioned a moment ago that the average guest rating is between 4.7 and 4.8. That's pretty close to five stars.

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Airbnb allows guests and hosts to leave star ratings and written reviews for each other within 14 days after check-out. Neither guests nor hosts can see the other's review until both have been submitted or until the 14-day review period has ended. This is so both parties can be as unbiased and impartial as possible.

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Most common Airbnb Complaints
  • Rental Cleanliness.
  • Lack of Communication With The Host.
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue.
  • Property And Amenities Not Identical To The Description.
  • Poorly Handled Emergency.


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Airbnb doesn't moderate reviews before they're published, and reviews are encouraged to be transparent. However, reviews do need to be honest and relate to a genuine reservation, and may be removed if they violate our Reviews Policy.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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Depending on local laws and regulations, having more people than allowed could result in fines or even eviction from the property. Additionally, overcrowding can lead to uncomfortable living conditions for everyone involved as well as potential damage to the property itself due to wear and tear from extra guests.

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If you have too many people in an Airbnb, it can be a major problem. Not only will the host likely not be happy about it, but there may also be safety and legal issues to consider. Depending on local laws and regulations, having more people than allowed could result in fines or even eviction from the property.

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