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Requirements for connecting a property to Airbnb

Airbnb has certain requirements.  If you want to link your room type to Airbnb, your information on NightsBridge must meet those requirements to avoid errors on the connection.

You may have done your initial set up with us some time ago. This list should help narrow down which particular information must be in place for a smooth connection with Airbnb.

Property content

Property photos

Use Image Uploader to make sure you load a minimum of 6 property photos.

Property amenities

Use Web Info to load the applicable property amenities from this list: 

  • Wheelchair access
  •  Outdoor pool
  •  Heated pool
  •  Indoor pool
  •  Gym
  •  Elevators
  •  Free parking
  •  All day help desk
  •  Play area

You need to choose a minimum of 5 amenities in total, covering the property amenities and room type amenities.

Room content

Room photos

Use Image Uploader to load a minimum of 3 room type photos per Room Type.

Room Type Info

Use Room Type Info in Setup to make sure your Room Type Name is a minimum of 8 characters.

Room type Content

Use Room Type Content in Setup to make sure your content is added this way:

Room type description

  • Your room type description must be a minimum of 50 characters.
  • Minimise the use of capital letters in the description to avoid errors.

Amenities

  • Select at least 5 amenities from this list of room type amenities.
Room type amenities


  • 2 plate stove
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Bathtub only
  • Bathtub/shower combination
  • Cleaning service
  • TV
  • Cot
  • Desk
  • Dishwasher
  • DSTV / Satellite TV
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Full Kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater
  • Hot tub
  • Iron
  • Kitchenette
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oven
  • Patio
  • Separate tub and shower
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Wi-Fi

Cleaning/Breakage Deposits

Use this article on how to add a cleaning fee or how to add a breakage deposit for Airbnb to make sure the minimum and maximum rate requirements are loaded.

Accepted Currencies

  • Airbnb has a defined set of currencies.
  • Your property needs to use one of these specified currencies for it to list with Airbnb.
  • Use Web Rates to create a STO in an accepted currency and link the rate sheet to Airbnb.
  • ZAR - South African Rand
  • ARS - Argentine Peso
  • AUD -Australian Dollar
  • BRL - Brazilian Real
  • CAD - Canadian Dollar
  • CHF - Swiss Franc
  • CNY - Chinese Yuan
  • CZK - Czech Koruna
  • DKK - Danish Krone
  • EUR - Euro
  • GBP - British Pound
  • HKD - Hong Kong Dollar
  • HUF - Hungarian Florin
  • IDR - Indonesian Rupiah
  • ILS - Israeli New Shekel
  • INR - Indian Rupee
  • JPY - Japanese Yen
  • KRW - South Korean Won
  • MYR - Malaysian Ringgit
  • MXN - Mexican Peso
  • NOK - Norwegian Krone
  • NZD - New Zealand Dollar
  • PHP - Philippine Peso
  • PLN - Polish Zloty
  • RUB - Russian Ruble
  • SEK - Swedish Krona
  • SGD - Singapore Dollar
  • THB - Thailand Baht
  • TRY - Turkish Lira
  • TWD - New Taiwan Dollar
  • USD - US Dollar
  • VND - Vietnamese Dong

Availability

  • Your room type must be available on your calendar for at least 30 days within 365 days.
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