Which channels are supported by the channel manager?

Areca provides two-way sync with leading OTAs including Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, VRBO, Hostelworld, Hotelbeds, and more—updating rates and availability instantly.

How does Areca handle local city taxes and financial logging?

Areca includes automated city tax calculations and incoming/outgoing financial tracking with multi-currency support to keep your daily logs organized.

Are there any commission fees on direct website bookings?

Zero percent. Every reservation processed through the Areca Booking Engine on your website is 100% commission-free.

Can Areca manage multiple properties under one account?

Yes. Areca supports multi-property setups, enabling you to manage room inventory, view reports, and control team permissions across multiple locations.

Hotels

Cloud hotel PMS
built for independent hotels

From check-in and room availability to OTA sync and direct bookings, Areca gives hotel teams one platform to run property operations with zero commission fees.

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Areca PMS bookings list with in-house guests, check-in dates and balances due

Front desk

Run reception faster, even at peak check-in

Handle arrivals, departures, room moves, and walk-ins from a single real-time calendar. Open multiple reservations side by side and keep your team moving during busy hours.

Channel Manager

Update rates once and sync every OTA

Connect Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, and leading channels with instant two-way sync. Rates and availability stay aligned everywhere to eliminate manual updates.

Areca booking engine on a hotel website with date search and room selection

Direct bookings

Sell more rooms direct with 0% commission

Embed a modern, mobile-responsive booking engine on your website. Customize colors and check-in forms so guests book directly with zero middleman fees.

Everything modern hotel teams need

A complete operating system for reservations, guest communications, and revenue control.

Visual room calendar

Drag-and-drop room calendar for swift check-ins, room swaps, and real-time occupancy management.

Two-way OTA sync

Instant rate and availability synchronization across Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, VRBO, and more.

Commission-free Booking Engine

Customizable, mobile-responsive booking flow with custom check-in forms and upsell capabilities.

Automated guest messaging

Send automated booking confirmation emails complete with pre-arrival details and custom check-in notes.

Point of sale (POS)

Sell items and extras directly at the front desk or post charges instantly to guest folios.

Financials & city tax

Track incoming and outgoing transactions, apply multi-currency rates, and calculate city tax automatically.

ADR, RevPAR & pickup analytics

Track occupancy trends, daily average rates (ADR), RevPAR, and revenue sources from one dashboard.

User roles & permissions

Set granular access levels for front desk staff, managers, and accountants across single or multiple properties.

Derived & seasonal rate plans

Configure seasonal pricing, weekend rules, and derived rate plans linked across channels.

Quick specs

Built for hotel operations end to end

Core capabilities designed for independent hotels, apartments, and boutique properties.

Inventory & rates

Real-time room availability, derived rate plans, seasonal pricing, and shared inventory management

OTA connections

Instant two-way sync with Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, VRBO, Hostelworld, and major OTAs

Guest messaging & POS

Automated booking confirmations, custom check-in notes, and front desk POS item sales

Analytics & financials

ADR, RevPAR, occupancy analytics, automated city tax calculation, and multi-currency support

Platform

Explore the full Areca platform

Every Areca plan includes the PMS, channel manager, and booking engine together.

Areca room and bed calendar with color-coded bookings

Property Management System

Run reservations, front desk, shared inventory, and daily operations in one reliable workspace.

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Channel Manager

Sync rates and availability across major OTAs in real time to prevent overbookings.

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Booking Engine

Capture commission-free direct bookings with a fast, mobile-friendly booking experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Areca uses simple, unit-based pricing starting at €29/month for up to 10 rooms (or 40 beds) with the full Channel Manager included. Extra rooms cost just €2/month each. We also offer a Free Forever plan for up to 2 rooms.