Everything you need to run your resort or villa

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 resort or villa

Connect with guests

Stay connected with guests from booking to checkout:

  • Advanced check-In: Collect essential info before arrival.
  • Guest communication: Use beautiful emails, SMS, and in-room digital directories.
  • Secure payments: Store details for smooth transactions.

Get more bookings

Boost visibility and revenue with our resort and villa distribution options:

  • 450+ channels: Promote 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 to take bookings 24/7.
  • Get online fast: Launch a professional resort website without any developers.

Make guest payments easy

Enhance payments and boost conversions:

  • Increase conversions: Offer more payment methods like credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.
  • Cut cancellations: Reduce by up to 30% with automatic pre-stay charges.
  • Minimise refunds: Set up rules to charge guests only after the cancellation period.

Increase revenue with add-ons

87% of travellers are open to spending more, so boost revenue with resort add-ons:

  • Offer extras: Let guests add items like breakfast or bike rentals when booking.
  • Upsell easily: Send offers via email or SMS without extra admin.
  • Promote deals: Use bulk upload for hot deals across rooms and channels.

A Little Love

“Little Hotelier is a fantastic platform designed specifically for small independent properties. One of the key benefits is being able to easily manage reservations and guest information”

“I would highly recommend [Little Hotelier] because I find it very responsive. I use it on a daily basis. It’s very convenient. I have more control not only over the daily operations but also more time to focus on other activities.”

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

Frequently asked questions about resort management software

What is resort management software?

Resort management software is software that enables you to manage your resort from one centralised system. This can range from software that allows you to take bookings via a website, connects you to popular booking channels, manages your guest communications, and more. You can use it to manage everything from how you sell your rooms, to how you manage your reservations, to how you engage with your guests.

Why is resort software important for managers?

Resort software is important because it can help centralise and automate your daily operations. This includes increasing your bookings, improving guest communications, processing payments, scheduling housekeeping, tracking business performance, and more. Using resort software is fundamental for ensuring you stay competitive in an industry that is becoming increasingly modern and dynamic, particularly in terms of revenue optimisation and guest expectations.

What does resort reservation software do?

Resort reservation software can be an extremely versatile tool that offers:

  • Inventory Management: Keeps track of room availability, occupancy rates, and pricing.
  • Booking Engine: Allows guests to make reservations directly through your website or other online platforms.
  • Rate Management: Sets and manages room rates, packages, and special offers.
  • Channel Management: Syncs availability and rates across multiple booking channels (OTA, direct website, etc.).
  • Guest Information: Stores guest details, preferences, and booking history.
  • Payment Processing: Handles secure online payments and generates invoices.
  • Confirmation and Reminders: Sends booking confirmations, reminders, and pre-arrival information.

In the case of Little Hotelier, you can handle all this and more – including using a fully functional mobile app so you can manage your property while you’re on the move.

What are the benefits of using resort property management software?

There are a range of benefits of using resort property management software for your business. Using a provider like Little Hotelier will help you to:

  • Connect with hundreds of the industry’s biggest booking channels and distribute to them in bulk, with automatic updates in real-time meaning you don’t have to worry about double-bookings.
  • Manage your calendar, reservations, guest details, housekeeping, and more from one easy location.
  • Drive more direct bookings, and increase profit from each guest.
  • Create easy payment processes, to improve cash flow and guest experience.
  • Gain in-depth market and performance insights, to assist with strategic decision making.

All this and more in one simple platform designed for small properties, resorts, and villas!

Can I view a resort management software demo?

Yes! You can view a resort management software demo on Little Hotelier’s website. You’ll be able to see how the software works and see if it’s appropriate for your business.

Can I use resort or villa management software for free?

Yes! You can try resort or villa management software for free by taking a free trial of Little Hotelier. Enjoy all the benefits of the software for 30 days free while you decide if it’s the right fit for your villa or resort. No lock-in contract.

How much does resort management software cost?

Resort 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 villa booking software?

Getting started and set up with Little Hotelier’s villa booking software 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.