Features/WhatsApp
Guest Communication

WhatsApp Hotel Booking & Guest Communication

90% open rate. Booking confirmations, check-in reminders and invoices — all on WhatsApp.

Your guests are on WhatsApp. Email open rates for Indian hospitality are under 25% — WhatsApp open rates are over 90%. StayDesk integrates with the WhatsApp Business API to send automated booking confirmations, check-in reminders, invoices and review requests — without any manual effort from your team.

How It Works

01

Connect WhatsApp Business API

StayDesk connects to your WhatsApp Business account via the official Meta API. One-time setup in under 30 minutes.

02

Booking confirmed — WhatsApp sent automatically

The moment a reservation is created (from any OTA or walk-in), a booking confirmation WhatsApp is sent to the guest instantly.

03

Day-before check-in reminder

StayDesk automatically sends a check-in reminder with arrival time, hotel address and contact number 24 hours before the guest's arrival.

04

Invoice and review request on checkout

At checkout, the GST invoice is sent via WhatsApp PDF. 24 hours later, a review request is sent with your Google Maps link.

What You Get

Booking confirmation sent in seconds — automatically

Check-in reminder reduces no-shows and late arrivals

GST invoice on WhatsApp — guests get it instantly for expense claims

Review requests 24h after checkout — more 5-star reviews

Reply-based direct booking — guests can book without OTA commission

90% message open rate vs 25% for email

Without StayDesk vs With StayDesk

Without StayDesk

Manually sending confirmation messages for every booking

Guests calling to ask "did you receive my booking?"

Guests arriving late because no check-in reminder sent

Invoices emailed and never opened by the guest

No review requests — missing out on Google rating improvements

With StayDesk

Instant automated booking confirmation on WhatsApp

Auto check-in reminder 24h before arrival

Invoice PDF delivered on WhatsApp at checkout

Review request sent automatically post-checkout

Direct booking channel — zero OTA commission

Frequently Asked Questions

Does StayDesk use the official WhatsApp Business API?

Yes. StayDesk connects via the official WhatsApp Business API approved by Meta. Messages use pre-approved templates to ensure delivery and avoid spam classification.

What does each WhatsApp message cost?

WhatsApp Business API charges per conversation (24-hour window), not per message. Rates are approximately ₹0.35–₹0.50 per conversation for Indian numbers. Most hotels spend ₹500–₹1,500/month on WhatsApp messaging.

Can guests reply to these WhatsApp messages?

Yes. Guests can reply to any message and your team can respond directly from the WhatsApp Business inbox. This creates a direct conversation channel for questions, special requests and direct bookings.

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