Benefits
Are you ready to transform your hotel’s digital presence?
From the prestigious corridors of Four Seasons London to the digital landscapes of web development, my journey has equipped me with unique insights into what makes a hospitality service succeed online. I bring this blend of industry knowledge and tech expertise to craft bespoke web solutions that drive bookings and elevate guest experiences.
Reduce Dependency on OTA's
Online Travel Agencies like Booking.com and Airbnb typically take a commission of around 20% per booking. By developing a professional website that encourages direct bookings, you can significantly cut these costs. This reduction in commission fees means more of the booking revenue stays with you, improving your overall financial health and giving you more control over the booking process.
Streamline Operations and Guest Services
A well-designed website automates routine communication by integrating detailed FAQs, online booking system, and clear policy information. This setup reduces staff time spent on basic inquiries. Additionally, customizing content to meet specific guest needs—such as family friendly menities or offering twin beds for sports groups—streamlines interactions and elevate guest satisfaction. This focused approach ensures that potential guests find relevant information quickly, improving both decision-making and conversion rates.
Maximize Revenue with Direct Bookings
Every hotel owner’s goal is to increase direct bookings, which are far more cost-effective than those made through OTAs. A custom website offers the autonomy to manage promotions, rates, and guest interactions, which leads to greater profit margins. By providing a direct booking option, you eliminate the middleman and retain more of your revenue, empowering you to reinvest in your property and services.
Foster Guest Loyalty and Repeat Business
A sleek, well-functioning website reflects the quality and reliability of your property, encouraging guests to book directly. Personalized experiences and exclusive offers available only through your website can further enhance guest loyalty. With features like special reward programs and direct communication channels, you create a relationship with your guests that fosters repeat business and recommendations.
Enhance the Entire Guest Experience
The guest journey begins the moment they discover your property online. A professional, intuitive website creates a powerful first impression, providing guests with all the information they need to make a booking decision. Customized content, easy navigation, and comprehensive details about rooms, amenities, and local attractions ensure that guests have a positive experience from the start, making it more likely they will book directly with you.
Unforgettable guest experiences
and more direct bookings
start the moment your hotel is discovered online.
Case Study: Aparthotel Website
Imagine reducing booking commissions by 20% and boosting direct bookings by 30%.
My clients have seen notable returns from switching to direct booking systems, especially with group bookings.
For instance, selling 10 rooms at €100 each for 3 nights typically incurs €600 in commissions. With a direct system, you’d pay only about €90 in payment gateway fees, saving €510.
This shift not only cuts costs but also enhances your hotel’s brand, strengthening your market presence and guest loyalty.
Apart Hotel Website Development
Modern wordpress website for a hotel with
Booking Platform;
iCal syncronisation function to Booking.com and Airbnb;
Paypal Credit Card and Direct Bank Tranfer payment gateway;
Contact Form
Testimonial
After a long preliminary search and consultations with many web developers, we decided to order a website from Eszter after I found out that she has been working as a freelancer. After looking at her reference works and our meetings, I confidently ordered the Troon of Athens Apartments website.
She made a very thorough and innovative work. She found the best solutions in terms of design, calendar synchronization, and payment system. She managed to achieve a really high-quality result, which is in line with my ambitions. Our meetings went quickly and efficiently.
The website is already up and running. During this time, the apartment house had so much income from bookings coming through the website that the costs of the website were already covered by the booking and airbnb comissions. I strongly recommend the website with Eszter!
Goletsas Yannis – Aparthotel Owner, Greece
What I offer to you is an ATTRACTIVE STRATEGIC DESIGN that captures your brand essence,
SOLID TECHNICAL BASE thanks to my coding knowledge,
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE based on my decade-long career,
TRANSPARENT PRICING so you don’t get surprised the next year,
GUARANTEE in the form of a FREE 3-MONTH MAINTENANCE after launch.
wordpress website for hotels & Vacation Rentals
What's Included in Your Hospitality Website Project?
Below, you’ll find details about the process I undertake to create your hotel, aparthotel, vacational rental website. My goal is to design a platform that suits the best for your needs, captivates your guests attention, clearly conveys the essence of your hospitality brand, and ensures a technical foundation. Take a look and let me know your thoughts!
Project Analysis
Detailed analysis customised to your specific needs.
Hosting setup
Configuration of the most ideal hosting for your website.
WordPress installation
Installation of the WordPress content management system.
Security Setup
Implementation of essential security measures to protect website.
analitycs setup
Configuracion of Google Analytics, Search Console or Independent Analytics.
Design Kit
This is where you can see the selected color palette, typography and design elements.
Content Guide Book
You will get my guidebook that helps you to create effective content texts.
Mockup Design
Design visual that represents of website layout.
User Experience Design
The website design is intuitive and has an engaging user interface.
mobile optimization
Ensure website functions well and looks good on different screen sizes.
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
Website design is built to enhance search engine visibility.
Booking System
System installation and configuration for scheduling appointments.
MultiLanguage Support
Enables the website to be available in multiple languages.
Blog Setup
Integration of a blog for publishing articles.
Custom Forms
Contact forms / Newsletter / Custom forms setup and connection
business email setup
Establishes professional email accounts for business communication.
Social Connection
Connect instagram Posts, Google Reviews etc to a website.
Ecommerce pages
Online store setup for selling products.
Ready to upgrade your hotel’s online presence with a website that works as hard as you do?
Contact me today for a free consultation, and let’s start working on your path to more bookings and happier guests!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the working process?
Here’s how the website creation process typically unfolds:
- Kickoff video call: This is where we discuss the details of your project.
- Proposal: Within a few days, you’ll receive a comprehensive proposal outlining the scope and cost of the project
- Content delivery: You’ll be responsible for providing the necessary content, and I’ll guide you through the process.
- Web design: Depending on your budget and requirements the process will vary. Your website design will be created using an existing template that will be personalized or a customized template from scratch, including wireframes and mockups.
- Development: this is where i create your website
- Revision: You’ll have the opportunity to review the website and request any necessary changes.
- Launch: Once everything looks perfect, your website will be launched.
- Maintenance: To ensure your website remains in top shape, I offer 3 months of free maintenance after launch.
- Many clients of mine asks additional recommendations about their hotel procedures, I am happy to help and talk about that.
How much does a hotel website cost?
Determining the exact cost of a hotel website upfront can be challenging. However, I recognize the importance of providing some initial guidance. Typically, a hotel website requires a reservation system, synchronization with OTAs, and a contact form. To enhance SEO and engagement, I also recommend adding a blog or articles section. Furthermore, features like multilingual translation and an optional chatbot can significantly improve guest interaction.
Working with existing reservation systems helps keep costs manageable. With these foundational elements, the starting price for a hotel website with 10 rooms is €2,500 plus VAT. Depending on additional features and the complexity of your project, the final cost may vary.
What are the regular expenses associated with a website on an annual basis?
As someone who values transparency and clarity in my own business dealings, I understand the importance of clear and transparent pricing. When it comes to the ongoing expenses of maintaining your website, I want you to have a clear understanding of what to expect.
- Hosting server: Typically costs between €100 to €200 per year. (First year is always much cheaper.)
- Domain name: Approximate cost: €10 to €30 per year.
Depending on your specific needs, you may also incur additional expenses such as:
- Theme: €70
- Page Builder: ~ €60 per year
- Special Plugins: ~ €50
- Booking system: 100€ / year
- Multilanguage plugin: 100€ / year
- Maintenance: ~75€ / month
While a maintenance plan is optional, I highly recommend it for ensuring your website remains up-to-date and secure, significantly reducing the risk of malware. With proper setup and regular updates, you’ll likely avoid such issues altogether.
What I need to prepare?
Who is your ideal client
Your Content – images, descriptions, services, articles, products
Design requirements – colours, logo
Functionalities you think you could need
Can I update my own website?
Yes you can. Your website will be built using WordPress, a user-friendly Content Management System (CMS). This means you’ll have the ability to update blog articles easily, with a simple process that I’ll guide you through. When it comes to change anything else it’s best to avoid it, as it can disrupt the website’s overall design and functionality.
Every website varies in complexity, so depending on your needs, I may utilize different professional tools and page builders.
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a content management system. Okay, so what is that? It is a software that is used to create and manage websites and blogs. You will open the WordPress dashboard every time you would like to edit or add something to your website. There you will find easily a sidebar with different buttons that will open your pages, posts, comments and so on.
Overall, WordPress is a versatile and user-friendly platform that caters to various website needs. Whether you need a personal blog, business website, e-commerce store, or any other type of site, WordPress provides a solid foundation with numerous tools and resources to help succeed.
I guess it is not a coincidence that 43% of all the websites are built on WordPress.
What are themes, templates, plugins?
WordPress Themes – Overall look and feel of the whole website. They are a collection of pre-designed templates that control the overall look and feel of your entire website.
WordPress Templates – Specific layouts for individual pages. They determine how the content is structured and presented on that specific page, while the theme governs the overall design and style of the entire website.
WordPress Plugins – Extra website features that can be downloaded for free or for extra cost. It is already pre-coded by developers. They are constantly updates, that should be updated regularly.