Why can only the main guest who made the booking leave a review?

[Torr109]

Hi,

I stayed at a homestay with two friends and we were unhappy with quite a few things. I thought I would leave a review, but found I can’t because I didn’t make the booking. I was only added as a guest.  But I stayed there just as much as the others?

Is there a reason for this?  Many, I imagine, won’t make the effort of leaving a review through someone else. And it’s a shame because the more reviews (positive or negative) the better. The community needs to be informed!

[Joelle43]

Hello @Torr109 

It's Airbnb's policy that only the booker can leave a review I'm afraid.  I presume that the person who booked stayed with you and left a review that reflected your experience?

[Helen3 · Accepted solution]

Because you aren't the guest who made the booking. Presumably you've liaised with the person who booked to agree on the sort of review you want to leave @Torr109