Amenities Your Airbnb Needs in 2026 to Survive
Airbnb Amenities That Increase Bookings and Nightly Rates
What Airbnb Amenities Do Guests Want in 2026?
Airbnb is a business. Rather than kitting out your Airbnb with what you think makes a house feel like a home, you should be furnishing your property with amenities that can actually make you more money.
And most hosts think that adding expensive furniture or luxury decor can drive up the nightly price. But in reality, guests want quiet luxuries that solve problems.
Think fast Wi-Fi, self-check-in, parking, or a coffee machine for early morning get-ups.
Kitting out your place with the right amenities can boost your occupancy, improve guest reviews and justify higher nightly rates, while the wrong ones can simply waste money.
So, our professional managers at Ovitzia have analysed our booking data to show you the Airbnbs guests book most and the amenities they have in place.
How We Assessed Airbnb Amenities
- Number of Ovitzia-managed listings analysed
- Booking period
- Regions represented
- Occupancy measures
- ADR comparison method
The amenities that boost return on investment
| Amenity | Increases Bookings | Increases ADR | Worth Investing? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self check-in | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Essential |
| Fast Wi-Fi | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ✅ Essential |
| Professional photography | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Essential |
| Parking | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ If available |
| Workspace | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Recommended |
| Coffee machine | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ✅ Low-cost win |
| Air conditioning | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ London luxury |
| Hot tub | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Only where appropriate |
| EV charger | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Growing demand |
| Smart TV | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Recommended |
Learn what guests actually filter by
Airbnb has a large search system with over 70+ filters, and guests use it heavily to find properties best suited to the kind of stay they want.
City locations tend to rank higher with workspaces, Wi-Fi and kitchens. In coastal locations and seaside towns, guests tend to use filters that include pet-friendly, parking, and hot tubs.
The most used guest filters
If your listing doesn’t include these, you simply won’t appear for many searches.
- Self check-in / free cancellation
- Wi-Fi (vital for 99% of bookings)
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen (15% to 25% higher daily rates)
- Washing machine
- Workspace
- Pet friendly
- Pool (the top searched feature)
- Hot tub (can increase nightly rates by 15% to 20%)
- More
Guests will also filter by property type, size and price range.
Knowing how to cater to your target guest
Amenities you should prioritise based on your target demographic:
| Amenity | Business Travellers | Families | Tourists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Wi-Fi | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Useful |
| Self check-in | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential |
| Dedicated workspace | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐ Low priority | ⭐⭐ Useful |
| Coffee machine | ⭐⭐⭐ Appreciated | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐ Appreciated |
| Smart TV | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐⭐ Useful |
| Fully equipped kitchen | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential |
| Washing machine | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐ Useful |
| Parking | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐ Useful (location dependent) |
| Travel cot & high chair | Not required | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | Not required |
| Quiet location | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential | ⭐⭐⭐ Important | ⭐⭐ Nice to have |
| Local guidebook | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐ Useful | ⭐⭐⭐ Essential |
How these amenities can justify higher nightly rates
- Parking > higher occupancies in cities
- Balcony > Premium listing positioning
- Views > Higher ADR
- Air conditioning > Better summer demand
- Pet friendly > Less competition
- Professional photography > Higher click-throughs
- Coffee machine > Better reviews
- Better bedding > Guest comfort
- Faster router > More corporate bookings
Room-by-room essentials checklist
Hosts need to ensure the essentials like bedding, towels, soap, toilet paper, etc are covered, as guests expect these as a bare minimum.
The more equipped your property, the more likely you are to receive five-star reviews and attract repeat bookings.
| Room | Essentials (Must Have) | Recommended Upgrades |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Self check-in, secure lock, welcome guide, Wi-Fi details, coat hooks | Smart lock, luggage rack, umbrella, local maps |
| Bedroom | Comfortable mattress, fresh bedding, 2 pillows per guest, bedside tables, bedside lamps, blackout curtains, wardrobe with hangers, full-length mirror | Mattress topper, luggage stand, USB charging ports, spare blanket, fan |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, bath towels, hand towels, bath mat, hairdryer, toilet brush | Toothbrush holder, vanity mirror, luxury toiletries, disposable makeup wipes |
| Kitchen | Fridge, oven/hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, cookware, crockery, cutlery, glasses, mugs, chopping board, knives, washing-up liquid, sponge | Coffee machine, tea & coffee, cooking oil, salt & pepper, dishwasher, wine glasses |
| Living Room | Comfortable seating, Smart TV, fast Wi-Fi, coffee table, lighting | Streaming subscriptions, board games, Bluetooth speaker, indoor plants |
| Laundry | Washing machine, iron, ironing board, clothes airer | Tumble dryer, laundry detergent, stain remover |
| Outdoor Space (if applicable) | Clean furniture, outdoor lighting | BBQ, cushions, dining area, fire pit, bike storage |
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Prioritise your spending
The highest return on investment often comes from first improving the guest experience rather than buying expensive furniture.
Our advice is always to spend money on the amenities and essentials that guests will actually use and appreciate.
Before you buy anything, here’s where we would recommend allocating budgets:
- Spend money on better Wi-Fi as opposed to designer artwork
- Spend money on hotel-quality bedding as opposed to decorative cushions
- Spend money on professional photography as opposed to expensive ornaments
- Spend money on smart locks as opposed to a luxury dining table
- Spend money on a coffee machine as opposed to high-end kitchen gadgets
- Spend money on blackout curtains as opposed to featured wallpapers
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