A booking engine lets guests check availability and book rooms directly on your website, with instant confirmation, like on travel platforms but without commission.
Key features
- Real-time availability and rates.
- Room types with photos and amenities.
- Secure online payments, including UPI.
- Promo codes and direct-booking offers.
- Instant confirmation emails and WhatsApp messages.
- Mobile-friendly booking flow.
Channel manager connection
If you sell rooms on several platforms, a channel manager keeps availability in sync so you do not double-book. Choose a booking engine that integrates with it.
Costs
Booking engines usually charge a monthly fee or a small commission per booking, typically far less than travel platform commissions. Compare your savings with our profit calculator.
Small homestays
If a booking engine is too much, start with an enquiry form, WhatsApp and a UPI QR for advance payments; create one with our UPI QR generator.
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