According to an Airbnb-commissioned survey by YouGov, 1,000 Malaysians who had stayed in a homestay in Malaysia within the past year found that 85% consider being a respectful homestay guest to be highly important, and 9 in 10 describe
themselves as good or excellent guests.
The top motivators for good behaviour are common sense (61%), respect for the host (60%), and personal values (59%). Malaysians also link their behaviour to something larger – seeing considerate guesting as a natural extension of Malaysian values of respect and consideration for others. 82% say they would genuinely feel bad if their behaviour disturbed a neighbour during a stay, and 4 in 5 feel a sense of responsibility towards the surrounding community.
Around 60% of respondents surveyed stated that they consistently exhibit considerate behaviours during stays – keeping noise down after dark, parking without blocking others, following house rules, and disposing of rubbish properly. Two-thirds of those
surveyed treat homestays like how they would treat their own homes, doing things beyond basic house rules. During their recent homestays, the majority of guests surveyed reported that they washed all the dishes before checking out, took out the rubbish, and tidied up the space — with some going even further to leave thank-you notes, water plants, or tidy beyond anything they’d touched.
And 77% say they regularly check house rules before or at the start of a stay, not because they have to, but because they want to get it right.
Airbnb’s internal data showed that from March 2025 to March 2026, over 97% of stays made in Malaysia on Airbnb were completed without any complaints or reported issues. Guest Favourite listings in Malaysia – homes recognised for consistently delivering outstanding guest experiences – grew by over 40% between March 2024 to March 2026*. When guests arrive as good neighbours, the whole ecosystem benefits.
