Managing Airbnb Discounts with GuestWisely

Introduction

GuestWisely’s direct integration with Airbnb allows hosts and operators to manage Airbnb’s native discount types from one central place - without repeatedly logging into Airbnb. Using the built-in Channel Manager, you can configure, activate, and fine-tune Airbnb discounts under Channel Manager > Airbnb > Airbnb Discounts:

Once saved, all changes sync automatically and reliably to Airbnb, ensuring pricing rules remain consistent across your portfolio. This approach reduces manual work, minimizes sync errors, and gives you faster control over key revenue levers such as early demand capture, last-minute availability, and conversion-focused incentives.

In the Airbnb Discounts view, each row represents a native Airbnb discount type, while the columns define the rule that triggers the discount, the percentage value applied, and whether the promotion is currently active.

New Listing Promotion

The New Listing Promotion is Airbnb’s built-in incentive for brand-new listings and is designed to help properties gain momentum quickly. Airbnb automatically applies a fixed 20% discount to the first three completed bookings, increasing visibility in search results and signaling strong value to potential guests.

Because the discount value and duration are controlled by Airbnb, hosts cannot modify the percentage or extend the promotion beyond the first three bookings. While active, this promotion generally takes precedence over other discount types and is accompanied by a dedicated badge on the listing, helping new properties stand out and build early reviews.

In GuestWisely, activating this promotion requires no additional configuration: simply select the property, locate the New Listing Promotion row in the discounts table, check Active, and save. The integration pushes the promotion live on Airbnb almost immediately, making it an effective, low-effort way to launch new listings with impact.

Early Bird Discount

The Early Bird Discount incentivizes guests to book well in advance, allowing hosts to secure revenue earlier and improve long-term occupancy forecasting. For example, offering 15% off for bookings made 150 days or more before arrival encourages planners to commit sooner, which can be especially valuable during shoulder seasons or for high-demand dates.

This discount appears clearly in Airbnb’s listing details as an “Early Bird discount,” making your pricing advantage visible to guests who are comparing options far ahead of their travel dates. By rewarding early commitment, hosts can smooth demand curves and reduce reliance on last-minute pricing adjustments.

GuestWisely simplifies setup by allowing you to define the advance booking window and discount percentage directly within the Channel Manager. Once activated, the rule syncs automatically to Airbnb, and you can adjust or disable it at any time from the same centralized screen as market conditions change.

Last Minute Discount

The Last Minute Discount is designed to convert short-notice searches into confirmed bookings by lowering prices close to check-in. An example is offering 10% off for reservations made within 4 days of arrival, which appeals to spontaneous travelers and helps fill otherwise unsold nights.

On Airbnb, these discounts are often highlighted visually - sometimes with a crossed-out original price - making them especially effective at attracting attention in late-stage search results. This makes last-minute discounts a powerful tool for improving occupancy during slower periods or reacting quickly to unexpected gaps.

In GuestWisely, the process is quick and flexible: define how many days before arrival the discount should apply, set the percentage, activate the rule, and save. Thanks to the near real-time sync with Airbnb, you can respond to booking patterns without juggling multiple platforms.

Non-Refundable Discount

The Non-Refundable Discount gives guests a lower-priced alternative in exchange for committing to a booking that cannot be canceled. If set at around 10%, this discount targets price-sensitive travelers who are confident in their plans and willing to trade flexibility for savings.

Airbnb controls when this option is available by applying specific eligibility rules. The discounted rate only appears if the booking’s check-out date falls within a defined window, such as 60 days from booking, and only while the standard cancellation policy still applies. Guests must actively choose the non-refundable rate during checkout, and once selected, the booking is fully non-refundable under Airbnb’s terms.

In GuestWisely, enabling this option is as simple as entering the desired discount percentage, activating the rule, and saving. The integration ensures the non-refundable option appears on Airbnb exactly where guests expect to see it - side by side with the refundable rate - helping increase conversion while reducing cancellation risk.

Why Manage Airbnb Discounts in GuestWisely?

Managing Airbnb discounts through GuestWisely gives hosts a more efficient and controlled way to execute their pricing strategy at scale. Instead of switching between platforms, manually replicating settings, or worrying about inconsistencies, all Airbnb-native discounts can be reviewed, adjusted, and activated from a single dashboard. This centralized approach not only saves time but also reduces the risk of misconfigured rules that could impact revenue or guest expectations.

Because GuestWisely works directly with Airbnb’s official discount logic, everything configured in the Channel Manager behaves exactly as Airbnb intends - just with greater visibility and ease of management.