Updates supported by Airbnb
Your SiteMinder platform sends inventory updates to Airbnb that include the following data:
Rates and occupancy — rates shown on the Inventory page, Extra adult rate (Extra guest fee), and Single guest discount.
Availability.
Restrictions — Minimum stay, Maximum stay, Stop sell, Close to arrivals (CTA), and Close to departures (CTD).
Note:
Length of stay restrictions (Minimum stay and Maximum stay) are applied to the check-in day for Airbnb. For example, if you set this Minimum stay to ‘3’ for 2 June and a guest wants to book a two-night reservation starting on 1 June, they will be able to make the reservation.
The Extra adult rate setting in the SiteMinder platform will sync with Airbnb’s Extra guest fee setting. The price will be for both children and adults.
Airbnb has a maximum inventory update period of 730 days.
Connect Airbnb
Note:
Your property must comply with Airbnb's standards for hotels and other hospitality businesses before beginning the application in order to get your listings live on Airbnb.
You will need to create an Airbnb host account before connecting the channel from your SiteMinder platform.
To connect Airbnb, follow the steps below:
Sign in to your existing Airbnb business host account.
On the same browser where you are logged in on Airbnb, on a different tab, open your SiteMinder platform.
Go to Distribution > Channels.
In the All channels tab, find Airbnb and click on it.
The Channel information window shows Airbnb links that you should open and read before proceeding. If your property meets the criteria, tick I understand the criteria for eligibility and meet the criteria. Click on Connect.
Fill in the required information in the Channel connection wizard and follow the steps detailed below.
Step 1: Account
Tick Confirm that I have an Airbnb account and currently signed in.
Click the Authorise listing on Airbnb button. (You will be redirected to the authorisation screen on Airbnb.)
On Airbnb’s website, click on I agree and then click on Allow. (You will be redirected back to your SiteMinder platform). If the connection is successful, you will see a ‘Verified signed in successfully’ message; if the connection fails, you will see an error message.
Click on Next.
Step 2: Property details
Check your Property address — the fields will be pre-filled from your SiteMinder platform’s Property settings. Edit them if necessary.
Click Check location to automatically calculate your property’s Latitude, Longitude, Place ID, and geolocation.
Note:
If you edit your Property address, it will update it in your Property settings.
If the location on the map sourced from Google is not accurate, ensure the pin is on the right spot by manually moving the pin, or click the Check location button again. Once the pin is on the right spot, click on the map’s Confirm button.
Step 3: Property policies
Under Property policies, you can use the Restricted check-in / check-out times for Airbnb (if applicable) — click on the toggle to enable or disable the option.
If enabled — select a time for Start time for check-in, End time for check-in, Start time for check-out, and End time for check-out.
If disabled — the start times for check-in and check-out will be the ones in your SiteMinder platform’s property Policies (navigate there by going to your property name > Property settings > Policies).
Note:
Airbnb does not support setting half-hour intervals (for example, 1:30) for check-in and check-out times, they will be rounded up or down by Airbnb.
A minimum 3-hour period is needed for check-in and check-out times. For example, check-in from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM will be rejected by Airbnb, but check-in from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM will be accepted.
Start times cannot be after end times.
When restricting check-in and check-out times, it is not recommended to have check-in times over the same period as check-out times.
Step 4: Settings
Note:
These settings will be displayed on your Airbnb listings.
Text fields cannot contain e-mail addresses, website URLs, phone numbers, emojis, repeated special characters, or words in all capital letters.
Permit or tax ID
If required by local laws, enter the local permit or tax ID to be displayed on your Airbnb listing.
Make sure to check local regulations to confirm whether your property is required to have a permit or tax ID.
Directions
Help your guests find your property and how to get to its location by entering detailed directions. (For example: public transport information from different areas, such as the airport, port, train station, bus station, and so on.) You can include parking information and transportation services offered by your property.
The directions will only be shared with guests once a reservation is confirmed.
Interaction
Include information about how guests will interact with you and your property’s staff during their stay. (For example: information about the reception and opening hours.)
House rules
Provide instructions to guests on how to behave at your property. Keep them simple and succinct to increase the odds that your guests will actually read and understand them before making a reservation. A list of dos and do nots is adequate. (For example, do you allow pets, parties, smoking, and/or extra guests?)
You might have already created your house rules. Check it by going to your property name > Property settings > Policies > Terms and conditions. You can copy these and paste them in this field.
Neighbourhood overview
Enter a brief description of your property’s neighbourhood and what makes it unique. Include any suggestions about what guests can experience and enjoy close to your property. (For example, add information about nearby tourist attractions, restaurants, stores, transportation, etc.)
Notes
Include any additional details you would like your guests to know, such as interesting facts (like how old is your property and its history).
Step 5: Review and save
Once you are done, review the summary displayed and click on Connect.
Following steps:
You will be automatically redirected to your SiteMinder platform's Channel settings for Airbnb. Tick Enabled and Save at the bottom of the page.
You can start mapping the channel.