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How Hotels Can Streamline Payments and Enhance Guest Experience

Today, guests expect fast, secure, and flexible payment options, whether booking online, checking in, or paying for additional services. Hotels, on the other hand, need a way to efficiently manage transactions, reconcile payments, and minimize losses from exchange rate fluctuations. 

This is where Pesapal’s hotel payment solutions come in. Designed to simplify transactions, enhance revenue management, and improve the overall guest experience, Pesapal provides a complete suite of tools for every type of hospitality business. 

How Pesapal Helps Hotels Optimize Payments 

1. Increase Direct Bookings & Reduce Commission Costs

Pesapal’s Reserveport  provides a customized booking engine that integrates directly with your website. This means: 

• Guests can book directly without being redirected to third-party sites. 

• Payments are processed instantly, improving cash flow. 

• You save on OTA commissions, increasing overall revenue. 

• The booking system is mobile-friendly, ensuring seamless reservations across devices. 

With Reserveport, hotels retain full control over pricing, promotions, and guest interactions, leading to better brand loyalty and higher profit margins. 

Learn more on Reserveport for Hotels

2. Simplify In-Person Payments with Pesapal POS

 Handling different payment methods at the front desk or restaurant shouldn’t slow down operations. The Pesapal POS Terminal offers an integrated payment experience: 

• Accepts credit cards, debit cards, AMEX, mobile money, and bank transfers. 

• Allows charging of virtual cards from OTAs. 

• Enables pre-authorization and refunds directly from the POS. 

• Supports local currency and USD transactions, reducing exchange rate losses. 

With the Pesapal POS, guests enjoy smooth, professional check-outs without waiting in line, while hotels minimize reconciliation errors and fraud. 

3. Automate Inventory & Rates Across Platforms with Pesapal Channel Manager

Managing room inventory across multiple platforms can be overwhelming. The Pesapal Channel Manager syncs your room availability and pricing across OTAs, your website, and direct bookings in real-time. 

•  Avoid double bookings or overbookings. 

• Adjust rates dynamically based on seasons or demand. 

• Drive online sales 24/7 without manually updating listings. 

• Manage all reservations from one place for better efficiency. 

This ensures guests always see accurate room availability, while hotel staff can focus on providing exceptional service instead of juggling multiple booking systems. 

4. Collect Deposits & Secure Payments Before Arrival

No-show guests and last-minute cancellations cost hotels significant revenue. Pesapal’s Payment Links allow hotels to: 

• Collect deposits from guests who choose "pay at hotel" options. 

• Send branded payment links to individuals or groups. 

• Accept international payments in USD to prevent currency losses. 

• This feature secures revenue ahead of time and reduces last-minute cancellations, ensuring more predictable cash flow. 

5. Seamless Oracle Hospitality Integration for Large Hotels

For large hotels and chains using Oracle Hospitality Property Management Systems (PMS), Pesapal offers a direct integration for automated booking and payment processing: 

•  Reservations and payments are securely posted into the PMS. 

•  Staff can view all transactions from a single dashboard. 

•  Fraud risks are minimized with direct payment posting. 

This automation streamlines operations and enhances financial oversight, freeing up hotel teams to focus on guest satisfaction. 

The Bigger Picture: More Revenue, Less Hassle, Happier Guests 

Guests today expect convenience. Whether they’re booking online, paying at check-in, or settling their restaurant bill, they want fast, secure, and hassle-free payment options. 

For hotels, the right payment strategy isn’t just about making transactions smoother—it’s about driving profitability. By implementing Pesapal’s solutions, hotels can: 

• Increase direct revenue by reducing dependency on OTAs. 

• Improve guest satisfaction with seamless payment experiences. 

• Minimize revenue loss from cancellations and foreign exchange fluctuations. 

• Automate operations, reducing manual errors and staff workload. 

Whether you run a boutique hotel, a lodge, or a global chain, Pesapal gives you the tools to optimize revenue collection while keeping guests happy. 

Let’s help you streamline payments, reduce losses, and enhance guest experience. Get in touch today and see how Pesapal can make your hotel’s transactions smoother, faster, and smarter.