Is 4.8 a good Airbnb rating?

It is normal to look at a Google review for a business that has 4.5–4.8 stars and think it is a very good rating. However, Airbnb holds hosts to a much higher standard. In fact, host are held to near perfection, with severe repercussions. If a host drops below 4.8 stars, they will lose Superhost status.



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In particular, the minimum 4.7 star average to host and 4.8 to remain a superhost, or face getting delisted.

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Airbnb holds hosts to a strict 5-star-or-bust expectation. They take any review that is less than 5-stars 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.

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In fact, if a host's account average drops below a 4.8-star rating, then they lose their Superhost status. On top of that, Airbnb could permanently remove a listing if the average drops below a 4.3-star rating!

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Long Story Long, reviews on Airbnb do matter! They play a critical role in establishing trust, increasing visibility, and informing decision-making for both hosts and guests.

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How do I rank higher on Airbnb?
  1. Offering competitive prices.
  2. Receiving more 5-star reviews.
  3. Providing high-quality pictures of their accommodations.
  4. Maintaining a high response rate.
  5. Having a flexible cancellation policy.
  6. Taking advantage of the listing description section.
  7. Achieving superhost status.


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The average Airbnb occupancy rate varies for different regions. Several variable factors also come into play to decide the average booking rate. Based on hosts' responses on the Airbnb community and other forums, anywhere between 2% and 2.5% is a good booking rate for your property.

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In the absence of specific details about what might have gone wrong or who might have been at fault, there is no chance of removing a negative review. Similarly, Airbnb does not allow hosts to delete unfavorable or critical reviews submitted by guests. The host can request the removal of a review from Airbnb.

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While the majority of Airbnb guests are respectful and enjoyable to host, there may be instances where hosts encounter difficult guests. These situations can range from minor annoyances, such as loud noise or messiness, to more serious issues, such as property damage or theft.

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One of the ways Airbnb fosters trust between Hosts and guests is through our review process for stays and Experiences, which helps our community make informed booking and hosting decisions and provides guests and Hosts with honest feedback to help them improve.

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High season periods: During holidays or local events, a minimum stay can ensure full occupancy and maximize revenue for each booking. Low season periods: During the off-season or weekdays, a minimum duration can stimulate bookings by offering discounted or advantageous rates only for minimum stays of several nights.

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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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Once both reviews are submitted or the 14-day review period has ended—whichever comes first—both reviews are automatically published and no more changes can be made.

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At the moment it's not possible to see the star ratings that an individual guest has given you. You can see a summary of your ratings, by property, by visiting the Stats page on the desktop platform. Airbnb will let you know if there are areas that you could improve upon, based on your most recent guests ratings.

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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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Airbnb reviews FAQ 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.

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The host can request the removal of a review from Airbnb. But keep in mind that Airbnb won't take this action until the review issue violates Airbnb's review policy. Moreover, the host has 30 days to respond to the review, expressing their point of view or opinion and, if the review is untrue, warning future guests.

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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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Airbnb property not safe or clean – Your property should be ready to welcome guests at the agreed check-in time. If a guest arrives and finds that the property has not been cleaned (i.e. dirty sheets, rubbish lying around) they have a right to request a refund.

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