diff --git a/src/Lifecycle.js b/src/Lifecycle.js
index fe7348e9c6..4919db5c99 100644
--- a/src/Lifecycle.js
+++ b/src/Lifecycle.js
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ export async function loadSession(opts) {
         const fragmentQueryParams = opts.fragmentQueryParams || {};
         const defaultDeviceDisplayName = opts.defaultDeviceDisplayName;
 
-        if (!guestHsUrl) {
+        if (enableGuest && !guestHsUrl) {
             console.warn("Cannot enable guest access: can't determine HS URL to use");
             enableGuest = false;
         }