AI TOOL PROFILE

Bookalet: Booking Management Software for Holiday Rentals

Bookalet helps vacation rental owners and property managers handle direct bookings and calendar synchronization. It is designed for users managing single properties or teams managing larger portfolios across different booking channels.

Pricing

Paid plans start at £129 per year (excluding VAT) for the Lite tier. The Pro plan is £179/year and the Team plan is £219/year. An optional website builder is available starting from £149/year.

At a glance

Best for
Vacation rental owners, Property management agencies, B&B and glamping site operators, Small hospitality businesses
Key use cases
Direct Booking Management, Multi-Channel Availability Sync, Guest Communication, Portfolio Management
Integrations
Stripe, PayPal, Airbnb iCal sync, Booking.com iCal sync, Vrbo iCal sync
Visit bookaletbookalet software interface screenshot

How AI is used

Bookalet is a property management system for the holiday rental market. It provides tools for owners and agents to manage availability, track payments, and handle guest communications from a central dashboard. The platform includes a website builder and allows users to embed booking widgets into existing websites.

The software is designed for a variety of providers, including B&B owners, glamping site operators, caravan parks, and property management agencies. It supports payment options and helps coordinate availability across various platforms.

Buyers should confirm which pricing tier fits their portfolio size, as the entry-level plan is limited to two properties and does not include channel management. Users requiring automated calendar syncing with external portals would need the Pro or Team versions.

Key Features

  • Availability Calendar

    A system to track bookings and manually block off dates to help prevent double bookings.

  • iCal Channel Sync

    Synchronizes calendars with external portals like Airbnb and Booking.com to keep availability updated.

  • AI-Powered Website Builder

    A drag-and-drop tool for creating responsive holiday let websites.

  • Payment Integration

    Supports processing online bookings and payments via Stripe and PayPal.

  • Automated Guest Correspondence

    Includes customizable email templates and automated responses for guests.

  • Housekeeping Accounts

    Provides login access for housekeeping and key-holders to view arrival and departure reports.

  • Booking Analysis Reports

    Generates reports to analyze booking trends and performance.

Use Cases

  • Direct Booking Management

    Using the website builder or embeddable widgets to allow guests to book directly, which may reduce reliance on third-party portals.

  • Multi-Channel Availability Sync

    Syncing a primary calendar with Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com via iCal to help maintain a single source of availability.

  • Guest Communication

    Scheduling automated emails and sending SMS notifications to guests and owners upon booking confirmation.

  • Portfolio Management

    Using Team accounts to manage owner commissions and allocate costs across a group of rental properties.

Integrations

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Airbnb iCal sync
  • Booking.com iCal sync
  • Vrbo iCal sync

FAQ

Does Bookalet help prevent double bookings?

Yes, it uses iCal synchronization to share availability between the Bookalet calendar and third-party portals to help minimize double bookings.

Can I use Bookalet with my existing website?

Yes, you can embed Bookalet's availability calendars, rate cards, and booking forms into your own site using embed codes.

Which plan is suitable for multiple properties?

The Lite plan is for 1-2 properties. The Pro plan supports up to 50 properties and includes channel management, while the Team plan is designed for larger portfolios.

Source category: Operations

Source subcategory: Property Management

More tools in Operations

Other published listings in the Operations category.

Browse all tools in Operations

More tools in the Property Management software type

Related listings that share the same software type for comparison and shortlisting.

Browse all Property Management software type tools