4.8 out of 5 stars
(153 Ratings)
Bookinglayer is a booking and management platform built specifically for retreat centers, surf camps, outdoor operators, and wellness or boutique properties sell accommodation and activities together. No hotel PMS was built to sell nights in a room, with no way to schedule a lesson, cap a group size, or bundle a treatment into a stay. Operators end up running a second tool or spreadsheet for activities and reconciling everything by hand.
with Bookinglayer, every booking is structured around the Package, combining accommodation, activities, meals, and services into one offering, whether that's a fixed date retreat, a flexible stay, or a surf week with fixed inclusions.
Four core features cover the full booking lifecycle. The Booking Engine runs on the operator's own domain and branding, letting guests book accommodation and activities in a few clicks, which keeps drop-outs low and builds trust at checkout. The Backoffice is where staff manage inventory, bookings, and reporting from one place, with information like a dietary requirement reaching every relevant team member automatically. The Customer Portal lets guests confirm details, pay balances, sign waivers, and adjust activities themselves, removing the manual follow-up that used to consume staff time between booking and arrival. Payments runs deposit and balance schedules automatically across more than 35 gateways, so payment tracking stops depending on manually checking a bank statement against a spreadsheet.
Every booking made through the Booking Engine is direct, with no marketplace commission, unlike the 15 to 20% typically charged by third-party channels, and guest data stays with the operator. Support is included 24 hours a day with every account, and pricing follows the same logic: every account gets the same core platform, then operators add only what they need: more users, extra locations, advanced features, or API access.
The numbers reflect the mechanism. Clients save at least five hours of admin work per week and increase average booking value by 30% through structured upselling. More than 1,500 properties across 85+ countries and 40+ niches run on Bookinglayer, with over 1.5 billion dollars in bookings processed and 95% client retention across more than a decade in business.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
(700 Ratings)
SiteMinder’s high-converting online hotel booking engine empowers you to maximize bookings from your hotel website and reduce dependency on third-party sales channels. Grow your direct online bookings with zero commission. Make booking easy for your guests. Simple 2-step booking process. Mobile-friendly so guests can book on all devices. Slick and modern design allows you to visually present your hotel’s offering in the best way possible. Remove manual entry and guesswork with automation. Reach, attract, and convert more guests with SiteMinder’s platform. SiteMinder’s #1 ranked Booking Engine brings demand right to your front door. Available with the world’s leading hotel commerce platform and designed from the ground up to optimise every step of the direct hotel booking experience, this is your chance to control your booking journey.
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Tripsee Concierge
An intelligent guest CRM which uses SMS texting for recommendations, itineraries and everyday requests. TripSee Concierge provides personalized attention to each guest, creating a better, more substantial relationship with them and improving guest re-bookings in the future. If hoteliers can create a unique experience for the guests during their initial stay, they'll be more likely to return the next time they need a hotel, even if a brand is offering a better price or a more desirable location. With the help of TripSee Concierge, your guest can have a one-of-a-kind experience including personalized recommendations and fully planned day trips customized to each guest’s preferences. All the guest information in a normal CRM plus a few extras include name, email, phone, tags, notes, and stay informed. Track and manage guests, anticipate their needs, and build a unique profile for each guest.
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