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General

About Guestway

An all-in-one B2B SaaS platform that unifies AI-powered operations, guest communications and IoT device control in a single dashboard — so property managers can replace half a dozen point solutions with one workspace.
Operators using Guestway report up to 20 hours saved per week on staff scheduling and channel hopping, 50% fewer phone calls, 70% of guest messages handled automatically, and 95% contact-free check-ins.
Yes. Native integrations with leading PMS platforms (Mews, Cloudbeds, Lodgify, Hostfully, Hostify, Hospitable, OwnerRez, Beds24 and more), 40+ channel managers, and the smart-lock and climate brands you're already using. You keep what works, we eliminate what doesn't.
A branded Guest App handles self check-in, smart-lock codes, room control and two-way messaging — all AI-assisted. Combined with the Review Center and automation engine, the lift in ratings is direct and measurable.
Demo

Demo & onboarding

No. Guestway runs on portfolios from a handful of units up to several hundred. The pricing scales the same way the workload does. We'll be honest if it's overkill for your stage — but most operators see the AI inbox earn its keep before unit 20.
No. Guestway sits on top of your existing PMS through native integrations — Mews, Cloudbeds, Lodgify, Avantio, Hospitable, Hostfully, Hostify, OwnerRez, Beds24, plus 40+ channel managers and smart-lock brands. We don't ask anyone to rip-and-replace.
30 minutes is enough for a focused walkthrough plus Q&A. If you have a stakeholder who needs more time on a specific module — access management, AI inbox, automations — we book a follow-up rather than dragging the first call past the hour.
A human from our team — not a sales bot, not a recorded screencast. They'll know the platform end-to-end and can pull up your real PMS data live if you want to test against your own bookings.
30-minute guided onboarding, no contract lock-in, no setup fee through the referral program. Most teams are routing live guest messages through the AI inbox the same week.
Of course. Drop a line to sales@guestway.io and we'll match a slot to your timezone, or answer your questions in writing first if that's faster for you.
Integrations

Integrations

Your PMS integration is included at no extra cost. Smart-device integrations (locks, thermostats) are priced per device as outlined in your quote.
We are constantly adding new integrations. If your platform is not shown, email info@guestway.io — we can often build custom integrations within 2–4 weeks.
Most integrations activate within minutes once you provide API credentials. Our support team guides you through the process; complex multi-property setups typically complete within one business day.
Yes. Guestway sits on top of your PMS, so switching providers is seamless. We help migrate your data and reconnect the new PMS with minimal downtime.
If your stack exposes a REST or GraphQL API, we can build a custom adapter. Reach out — most custom integrations ship in 2–4 weeks for a one-off fee.
AI Inbox

AI Inbox

A centralized messaging hub that brings together communication from Airbnb, Booking.com, WhatsApp, SMS, and email. Powered by AI, it delivers instant context, smart insights, and reply suggestions to help you respond faster and work more efficiently.
The AI suggests responses, auto-replies to FAQs (like Wi-Fi or check-in time), and translates messages in real time — so you're always fast, consistent, and accurate.
Yes. You can edit, approve, or turn off AI suggestions. You can also save your own replies or use ones synced directly from your PMS.
Absolutely. The Inbox supports team collaboration — staff can see conversations, assign tasks, and reply without overlap, keeping everything organized and efficient.
Yes. Faster, clearer, more consistent replies mean happier guests. Resolving questions instantly and avoiding miscommunication creates a smoother experience — which directly leads to higher ratings and better reviews.
Reviews

Review Center

It pulls all your reviews into one place across platforms, tracks performance, detects patterns, and auto-suggests responses with AI.
Yes. You can manually approve or fully automate replies based on sentiment, property, or language.
Yes. Negative patterns (cleaning, check-in, noise) are flagged so you can fix root causes — not just reply politely.
Yes. Filter by score, channel, listing, or sentiment so you focus on what's actually moving.
Yes. Each review is linked to its reservation, so you instantly see the guest, property, and stay context.
Guest App

Guest App

No. Each guest gets a personalized, mobile-friendly web app link with everything they need.
Everything: check-in, smart-lock codes, upsells, guidebooks, Wi-Fi, check-out — fully branded to your company.
Yes. You control what each guest sees. Add links, PDFs, upsells, local tips, check-in videos — per listing or per organization.
Yes. Guests get the link well ahead of check-in to review instructions and prepare.
Fully white-labelled. Guests see your brand — not ours.
Automations

Automations

Yes. Routine communication — confirmations, reminders, review requests — runs itself. Your team focuses on the conversations that need a human.
Anything event-driven: messaging flows, check-in/out triggers, service requests, no-show handling, custom workflows. End-to-end across the guest journey.
Replies go straight to your AI Inbox. Automation handles the routine; your team handles the rest.
Yes. Message content, timing, channel, and entire event-based workflows are tunable to your voice and ops.
Yes. Timely, consistent communication reduces confusion and resolves issues faster — directly lifting reviews.
AI Ops

AI Operations Center

Your proactive control tower. It detects maintenance issues, creates tasks automatically, and keeps teams in sync — before problems become complaints.
Dirty units, lock issues, recurring complaints, check-in failures, missing service items — flagged using AI from guest communication and system data.
Yes. Build tailored workflows: rules by property type, regional supervisor assignment, instant notifications for high-priority issues.
Yes. Once an issue is flagged, it's assigned to the right person or team based on your workflows and they're notified instantly.
Yes. Every task is tracked from creation to resolution, with updates, internal notes, and status changes visible in real time.
Access

Access Management

Native integrations with Nuki, Salto, Brivo, Prodatakey and more. New devices ship in days to weeks. See the full list under Smart Locks on the Integrations page — or ask us to add yours.
Yes. Battery levels, online/offline status, and full access logs from the dashboard. Re-send or disable codes on demand.
Guestway integrates with smart locks to generate secure, time-bound codes per reservation. Guests automatically receive their code through their preferred channel (Airbnb, WhatsApp, SMS, email).
Yes. Use static codes or maintain backup key boxes for emergencies — alongside smart codes.
No. Guests just need their unique code. They can also see it in the Guest App via the link we send them.
IoT

IoT & Climate Control

An intelligent system that automates temperature settings to keep guests comfortable and save energy. It learns occupancy patterns and optimizes climate automatically.
Energy Efficiency Mode and Climate Optimization adjust temperature based on occupancy — preventing waste in empty units and maintaining ideal conditions without manual work.
Yes. Rapid integrations with major HVAC and thermostat systems. Connect what you have, control it centrally.
Yes. The system lowers energy use when a unit is empty and restores ideal temperature just before the next check-in.
Yes — within limits you define. Comfortable guests, controlled costs.
Cleaning

Cleaning Management

We automate scheduling from reservations, route tasks to the right teams, track progress, and collect feedback — all in one place.
Checklists, priority level, special requests (baby beds, late check-out), smart-lock access, and before/after photo upload.
Yes. Cleaners get their own mobile interface — assigned tasks, photo upload, damage flags, completion — without ever touching the main PMS.
Yes. Both stores. Available on any device your team uses.
Yes. Every task updates instantly — managers always see what's in progress, complete, or flagged for follow-up.
Calendar

Multi-calendar

A single unified view that pulls every reservation from every connected listing into one organized calendar. One place to manage everything.
By consolidating every property's calendar into one view, conflicts surface immediately. You spot and avoid clashes before they happen.
Centralized reservations, faster planning, less app-switching. Your team stays organized without spreadsheets.
Yes. Filter by listing, nickname, city or ZIP — see only what's relevant to you.
Yes. Any new booking, cancellation, or change from your PMS or OTAs appears instantly.

Ready to host at scale?

30-minute onboarding. No contract lock-in. Bring your hardest scenario — we'll show you how Guestway runs it.

30-min live demo Real human, no slides Bring your own data