Answering every guest question manually wastes time and leads to mistakes. Automated messaging ensures:
- Faster response times
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- Consistent guest experience
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- Less day-to-day stress for you
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By automating 90% of your communication, your business runs even while you sleep.
Your Goal
Set up automated, professional guest messaging covering:
- Pre-check-in
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- Stay reminders
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- Post-checkout reviews
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How to Automate Guest Messaging
1. Choose Your Tool
Recommended platforms:
- Hospitable (most popular)
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- Hostaway (best for multiple platforms)
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- Guesty for Hosts (user-friendly)
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2. Create Standard Message Templates
Write templates for:
- Booking confirmation
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- Check-in instructions
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- Stay reminders (Wi-Fi info, house rules)
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- Check-out instructions
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- Review request
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Tip: Use clear, polite, and professional language.
3. Set Message Timings
- Pre-arrival: 1–2 days before check-in
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- During stay: First morning + mid-stay check-in
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- Post-stay: Immediately after check-out
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Schedule these messages to send automatically through your platform.
4. Run a Test
- Send test messages to yourself
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- Ensure timing and content are correct
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- Adjust for tone and clarity
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Checklist & Action Steps
✅ Chosen messaging platform (Hospitable / Hostaway / Guesty)
✅ Message templates created and loaded
✅ Automated sequences scheduled
✅ System tested and verified live
⚠️ Skipping automation = wasted hours, slower responses, and lower guest satisfaction.