Direct room bookings for guest houses, villas and small hotels in Sri Lanka
Online travel agents bring guests, but every booking through them costs you a commission. Your returning guests, walk-ins and people who find you on Facebook or Instagram can book directly with you instead.
Why direct bookings matter
- Keep more of each booking. No commission on direct bookings.
- Own the guest relationship. You have their contact for the next stay.
- Fewer midnight messages. Guests see availability and prices themselves.
How direct room booking works
- Add your room types, how many of each you have, guests per room and the price per night.
- Choose AC, non-AC or both, and add day-use packages if you offer them.
- Guests pick check-in and check-out dates, the room type and the number of guests.
- You get the booking, confirm it and see everything on an occupancy calendar.
Features made for Sri Lankan stays
- AC and non-AC prices for the same room type.
- Day-use and hourly packages like 3 hours or 6 hours, separate from overnight.
- Live availability so the same room is never sold twice for one night.
- Occupancy calendar to see the next two weeks at a glance.
- Guest limits per room so a family room is not booked for nine people.
- Export to CSV for your records.
Cards in the room and at reception
An NFC card at reception or on the bedside table gives guests your Wi-Fi details, menu, WhatsApp, directions and a link to leave a Google review, plus a quick way to book their next stay directly.
What it costs
Add Room bookings to any OneTap ID page for Rs. 690 a month or Rs. 6,900 a year. No commission per booking.
Also see how to get more Google reviews, because guests check them before every booking.
Make your business page in minutes. Add the card, menu, orders or bookings when you are ready.
Questions people ask
Should I leave Booking.com and Airbnb?
Not necessarily. They help new guests find you. Use direct booking for returning guests, walk-ins, social media and word of mouth so those bookings have no commission.
Can guests choose AC or non-AC?
Yes. Each room type can be AC, non-AC or both, with a different price.
Can I sell day-use or hourly packages?
Yes. Add packages like a 3-hour or 6-hour day use with their own price and time, separate from overnight stays.
How do guests see if a room is free?
Guests pick dates and see which room types are free. Rooms you have booked are not offered again for the same night.