SafeGuest, the platform focused on safety and compliance for short-term rentals, has announced the launch of its Guest Risk Assessment Tool — a free service designed to help hosts flag potentially risky bookings before guests arrive.
Using a mix of secure ID checks, payment verification, behavioural data, and in-house analytics, the tool assigns a Green, Yellow or Red risk score to every booking. This quick reference makes it easy for hosts to decide whether to accept a reservation — all without paying a penny.
“For too long, hosts have had to cross their fingers and hope for the best,” said Harry Birks, Founder of SafeGuest. “We’re changing that. Now, any host can know within seconds whether a booking looks safe — and we’ve made it completely free.”
The tool is integrated with popular property management systems such as Guesty and Hostfully, enabling users to act on risk scores without disrupting their usual workflows. The technology is underpinned by SafeGuest’s existing verification process, which includes facial recognition, identity validation, and guest history analysis.
Prevention-First Approach Proves Effective
In a sector still facing challenges like unauthorised parties, ID fraud, and costly property damage, SafeGuest’s preventative model offers a new way forward. The company has already processed over 100,000 guest verifications across Europe, the Middle East, the USA, and the UK — saving hosts time, stress, and money.
“We’ve had guests who looked fine on the surface, but SafeGuest flagged them as a high risk. It saved us a nightmare,” said Dee Prior, a Berkshire-based Airbnb superhost.
Hosts can also choose from two protection models: a pre-authorised, refundable damage deposit or a no-claim, non-refundable waiver that instantly covers up to £250 in accidental damage.
Raising the Bar for Safety and Compliance
With increasing scrutiny and tighter rules emerging across major cities, guest verification is quickly becoming a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. SafeGuest’s solution is well placed to become the benchmark for responsible hosting and regulatory compliance.
“The future of short lets depends on trust — and trust starts with knowing who’s staying in your property,” added Birks. “We built SafeGuest to empower hosts, not charge them for peace of mind.”
About SafeGuest
SafeGuest is the all-in-one guest verification and risk assessment platform for Airbnb hosts and short-let property managers. With ID verification, payment checks, damage protection, and now AI-powered guest scoring, SafeGuest gives hosts the tools they need to operate safely and confidently — all for free. Visit www.safeguest.ai to learn more.