When women travel solo, they are not just looking for a place to stay or a tour to join. They are looking for peace of mind. While ratings can give a helpful overview of quality and service, they often do not show the full picture of what solo female travelers care about most: feeling safe, supported, and respected.
Safety-focused reviews are essential because they reflect lived experience, highlight important context, and help other women make informed decisions that go beyond just the basics.
Star ratings are useful, but safety adds depth
Ratings are a helpful starting point. They tell us about cleanliness, comfort, or how enjoyable an experience was overall. But safety can be a more personal and nuanced experience, and that is where detailed reviews and peer feedback become invaluable.
A guest’s comments about lighting, staff behavior, room security, or how supported she felt can make all the difference for a woman deciding whether she will feel comfortable staying there alone.
Peer reviews build confidence and trust
When a solo female traveler shares her experience in her own words, it builds trust in a way numbers alone cannot. It allows others to understand what to expect and reassures them that someone like them has already walked through that door and felt safe doing so.
Specific insights like "the staff were respectful and present" or "I felt completely at ease walking back here at night" give future travelers clarity and confidence.
Safety reviews help providers grow
At ElizzaExplores, we encourage providers to view safety feedback as a valuable opportunity. By understanding what solo travelers are looking for, accommodations and tours can fine-tune their spaces, policies, and interactions to better meet those needs. This leads to stronger reputations, more bookings, and deeper loyalty from guests.
Through our structured accreditation process, we assess and celebrate providers who prioritise female traveler wellbeing, using both star-based scoring and open feedback to provide a well-rounded picture.
Final thoughts
For women, traveling solo is about freedom, but that freedom depends on feeling secure, informed, and respected. Safety-focused reviews allow travelers to share what really matters and give others the tools to choose with confidence.
If you are a solo traveler, your review can help the next woman travel more safely. If you are a provider, welcoming this kind of feedback helps you become not just a good choice, but a trusted one.
-Elizza
