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New reservation

Book a published listing for a guest from the back office, with the same prices and rules as the booking website.

What this page is for

Take a booking by phone, email or at the desk for a published listing. The price and rules are the same as on your booking website, and the guest gets the same confirmation email.

Who can use it

Change reservations is needed (by default Admin, Manager and Front desk).

How to book a guest

  1. Choose the listing, dates and guests, tick any optional extras and select Check price.
  2. Check the price breakdown.
  3. Enter the guest's details.
  4. Choose Confirmed, or Waiting for payment if the guest still has to pay.
  5. Select Confirm reservation.

Fields and columns

Field Meaning
Listing Only published listings can be booked.
Check-in, Check-out Arrival and departure dates.
Adults, Children, Pets Must fit the listing's limits.
Optional extras Fees not always charged, such as a late check-out.
First name, Last name, Email Required; the confirmation goes to this email.
Phone, Country code, Arrival time, Special requests Optional.
Status Confirmed or Waiting for payment.

Statuses and automation

Settings that change this page

Settings, Booking website: hold time, booking window, reference format.

FAQs

Can I change the price? Not here. Change the calendar first, or change the stay after booking.

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do
"These nights are no longer available." Someone booked them first. Choose other dates.
A reason such as a minimum stay Change the dates or guests to fit the listing's rules.

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