What the Airbnb Guest Favorite Badge Really Means (And How to Earn It)
What is "Guest Favorites"?
Airbnb's Guest Favorites badge highlights the most beloved listings—homes that guests consistently praise.
It's not just about aesthetics; it's about reliability, stellar reviews, and delivering what you promise.
Listings are evaluated daily versus others globally or in-country to see which ones are "most loved."
Key Criteria Airbnb Uses to Pick Guest Favorites
Here are the main things Airbnb looks at:
Minimum Reviews: At least 5 reviews in the past few years.
High Ratings: An average rating of 4.9+ stars, with excellent scores for cleanliness, check-in, accuracy, communication, location, and value.
Low Cancellations: Hosts with low cancellation rates are favored.
No Quality Incidents: Few or no guest complaints or support issues flagged.
Consistency: Across the board—guest messaging, expectations, and what they see when they walk in the door.
Why You Should Want It
Visibility Boost: Guest Favorite listings get special visibility in search results.
Guest Trust: The badge signals quality and reliability, helping you stand out.
Extra Credibility: Guest Favorite is listing-specific. You can earn this even if you’re not a Superhost—and ideally, you want both.
How Check-In & Co. Helps You Become a Guest Favorite
Here's how we push your property into badge territory:
Review Monitoring: We audit reviews and act on patterns in guest feedback.
Check-In Experience: We improve the first impression with digital check-in, clean entryways, and stocked amenities.
Zero Cancellation Standard: We handle guest comms and vendor emergencies so you never have to cancel.
Amenity Accuracy: We ensure what’s listed is what’s delivered.
Listing Optimization: Your photos and descriptions stay aligned with what guests actually get.
Some Myths & Real Talk
MythReality"You need hundreds of reviews to qualify."You only need 5. But they need to shine."Design alone wins the badge."Looks help, but guest experience drives it."Once you have it, it's forever."It can be lost—daily evaluations keep you on your toes.
Final Thought
"Guest Favorite" isn’t fluff. It’s proof your property delivers a top-tier guest experience. With the right systems and support, you can earn it—and keep it.
Want us to take you there?
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