You can edit your review up to 30 days after posting it, or delete it at any time
Airbnb lets you change what you wrote in a review for 30 days after you post it. You can fix typos, add details you forgot, or soften language you regret. After 30 days, you can no longer edit — but you can still delete the review entirely, which removes it from the listing page. The host will see that a review was removed, but the text itself disappears.
The process takes less than a minute and works the same way on the Airbnb website, the mobile app, and the desktop version. You do not need to contact Airbnb support unless something goes wrong with the edit itself.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 days from the date you posted your review to edit it; after that, editing is no longer possible.
- Deleting a review is always an option, even years later, though the host will see that a review was removed.
- Edits appear when ready on the listing page and in the host's message center.
- If you edit a review, the date stamp stays the same — it does not show as "edited on" a later date.
How to edit your review within 30 days
Go to your Airbnb account and find the reservation you reviewed. On the website, click "Trips" in the top menu, then find the stay and click on it. On the mobile app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), then "Trips", then select the reservation.
Once you are in the reservation details, scroll down to your review. You will see a pencil icon or "Edit" button next to your text. Click or tap it. The review box will open for editing — you can now change any part of it: the star rating, the written text, or both. When you are done, click "Save" or "Post". The changes go live when ready.
What happens after the 30-day window closes
Once 30 days have passed, the edit button disappears. You cannot change the text or the rating anymore. At this point, your only option is to delete the review entirely if you want it off the listing page.
Some hosts ask guests to edit reviews after the 30-day window has closed. Airbnb does not have a way to extend the editing period, and support cannot edit reviews on your behalf. If you want to remove the review, you will need to delete it and post a new one if the host requests it — though Airbnb does not allow you to post a second review for the same stay.
How to delete a review at any time
Find the review the same way you would to edit it: go to "Trips", select the reservation, and scroll to your review. This time, look for a trash icon, three dots (menu), or a "Delete" option. Tap or click it, then confirm that you want to remove the review.
Once deleted, the review disappears from the listing page and from public view. The host will see in their review history that a review was removed, but they cannot see what you wrote. You cannot undo a deletion, so make sure you want it gone before you confirm.
Reasons to edit rather than delete
If your complaint was about something specific — a broken appliance, unclear photos, or a communication issue — editing lets you keep the review visible while clarifying what actually happened. Hosts often respond to reviews, and an edited review can show that you and the host worked things out or that you were being fair about a genuine problem.
Deleting a review removes all context. The host knows a review existed and is now gone, which can feel like you were being unfair or that you changed your mind for the wrong reasons. If you had a legitimate issue, editing to be more precise usually serves you and future guests better than disappearing the review entirely.
What you cannot change about a review
You can edit the text and the star rating, but you cannot change the date the review was posted. Airbnb does not show "edited on" timestamps, so readers will not know you changed it — but the original post date stays the same.
You also cannot change which reservation the review is attached to. If you reviewed the wrong stay by mistake, you will need to delete that review and post a new one on the correct reservation.
If your review was removed by Airbnb
Airbnb removes reviews that violate its content policy — for example, reviews that include personal information, threats, discrimination, or links to external sites. If your review was removed, you will see a notification explaining why. You can contact Airbnb support to appeal if you believe the removal was a mistake, but Airbnb rarely reverses these decisions.
You are allowed to post a new review that addresses the same stay, as long as it follows the policy. Read Airbnb's review guidelines before posting again to avoid another removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a review after the host has already responded to it?
Yes. Your edits appear when ready, and the host will see the updated text in their message center. If you change something important, you might want to send the host a message letting them know, especially if your edit changes the meaning of your original review.
Will the host know I edited my review?
Airbnb does not send a notification to the host when you edit a review. However, if the host checks the listing page or their review history, they will see the new version. The date stamp does not change, so they may not realize an edit happened unless the change is obvious.
Can I post a new review for the same stay if I delete the first one?
No. Airbnb allows only one review per reservation. If you delete your review, you cannot post another one for that same stay. Make sure you want the review gone before you delete it.
What if I want to change my star rating but keep most of the text?
You can edit just the rating and leave the text as is. Open the review for editing, change the stars, and save. The text stays the same and the new rating appears when ready.
Does Airbnb have a way to recover a deleted review?
No. Once you delete a review, it is gone permanently. Airbnb support cannot restore deleted reviews. If you need the text back, you would have to remember what you wrote and post it as a new review — but you cannot post a second review for the same stay, so this only works if you deleted the review by mistake and want to post it for a different reservation.