Everything you need to run your motel

Front Desk

Centrally manage your property’s operations and guests’ and process bookings in half the time, all with a single login.

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Channel Manager

Your tool to manage all your booking channels (e.g. booking.com) and availability in one central calendar.

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Direct Booking engine

A webpage for you to secure direct bookings online.

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Insights

Dashboards with insights on how to price and promote your property.

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Guest Engagement

A guest communication platform for you to reach every guest without the admin overload.

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Website Builder

A professional hotel website.

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Payments

A payment processor so you can integrate guest payments easily across your business.

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Mobile app

Access to Little Hotelier from your pocket.

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Everything you need to run your motel

Get more bookings

Increase visibility, attract more guests, and boost revenue with our top distribution options for motels:

  • 450+ distribution channels: Promote your property simultaneously across OTA booking channels and Metasearch platforms like Google Hotel Ads, Trivago and Tripadvisor.
  • Commission-free bookings: Use our Website Builder and Direct Booking Engine.
  • Updated in real-time: Your rates and availability will always be current and consistent across channels.

Take guest payments easily

Enhance cash flow with daily bank deposits and easy reconciliation on a single page:

  • Cut cancellations: Reduce by up to 30% with automatic pre-stay charges.
  • Validate payments: Ensure credit cards are valid before arrival.
  • Accurate billing: Avoid errors with Automated Payment rules.

Break free from the front desk

Run your motel on the go with our mobile app:

  • Access data: View performance dashboards anytime.
  • Manage tasks: Handle reservations, check-ins/outs, pricing and availability from your phone.
  • Secure payments: Process transactions directly through the app.

Set ideal room rates

Gain a competitive edge with real-time insights on pricing and promotion:

  • Track performance: Identify top-performing channels.
  • Optimise pricing: See revenue and performance by rate plan and room type.
  • Benchmark: Compare with competitors and adjust rates for better results.

A Little Love

“I would certainly recommend Little Hotelier. It’s amazing, and I tell anyone in the industry about it.Now, I can place more focus on other parts of the business”

“We needed something that we could use without needing a long training period. A platform that could easily be used when we’re away from the property. Little hotelier is like having 24 hours of office staff, yet a child could do it.”

Connect to any of our 450+ booking channels to drive your business growth

Frequently asked questions about motel management software

What is motel management software?

Motel management software is a tool designed to make the daily management of your motel easier and hassle-free. It helps to:

  • Automate daily tasks such as processing reservations
  • Cut down on manual data entry
  • Manage all guest details and communication from one place
  • Easily process payments, cancellations, and refunds
  • Increase bookings and revenue
  • Provide insights into your property’s performance
Why is motel software important for owners and operators?

Motel software is important because more and more travellers are now booking online, and they also have high expectations around this experience as well their experience at the property itself.

Motel software will help you stay on top of tasks, save time, and enhance the experience of your guests. It brings your business online and allows you to stay competitive in the modern hospitality industry.

How does motel management software work?

Motel management software works by using cloud-based technology to bring your property’s operations online and into one centralised interface. You’ll be able to manage your calendar, reservations, guest details, payments, reports, and more from one convenient location. Motel management software will help automate most of your biggest tasks, and action any of your updates in real-time.

What are the advantages of motel reservation software?

Motel reservation software offers plenty of advantages, including helping you to:

  • Sell your rooms online through OTAs and directly from your website
  • Boost direct bookings and maximise profit
  • Save time and stress, so you can focus on your guests instead
  • Manage all your operations seamlessly from one location
  • Grow your revenue while living the lifestyle you want to live

Ultimately, motel reservation software will help drive additional revenue, efficiency, and guest satisfaction at your business.

What is the best motel booking software?

The best motel booking software will streamline operations, optimise revenue, and enhance guest satisfaction. Most of all it will make these things easy to achieve by delivering a user-friendly experience.

You should expect the best motel booking software to give you:

  • A simple interface with which to control your most important tasks
  • Rate, availability, and reservation management
  • Payment processing tools
  • Direct booking capability
  • Reporting and analytics
  • And more

It’s also important that you have support and learning materials available to you, should any queries arise while using your software.

Can I try motel management software for free?

Yes! You can try motel management software for free by taking a free trial of Little Hotelier. Your free period will last for 30 days, so you can experience the full functionality of the software and know if it’s right for you. No lock-in contract.

How much does motel management software cost?

Motel management software costs can vary, both between vendors and depending on what plan you choose with your provider. In the case of Little Hotelier, you have the option of basics or pro, which have different feature sets to suit your individual needs. See the pricing plans to see what is right for you.

How do I get started with motel software solutions?

Getting started and set up with Little Hotelier’s motel software solutions begins with your free trial. Depending on the plan you choose, you will either enter an online sign-up process and or be connected with a professional onboarding specialist. The online sign-up process is quick and easy, since you’ll be assisted by a ‘wizard’ that takes you through step-by-step instructions. Once through the initial stages, the most helpful aspect will be your smartguide – make sure to look out for it. This will ensure you understand what to do next and make the most of your new software. To make the process even smoother, make sure you have prepared photos of your property and rooms, a list of your room types, and other important information about your property such as contact details.