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BookingHound is a feature rich platform that allows your customers to book and pay 24/7 for daily, hourly or multi-day time slots. Our powerful system includes gift voucher sales and redemption, extensive reports, membership management, pre-arrival waivers, questionnaires, post-activity surveys together with contactless check-in to help keep your staff and customers safe. If you are looking for an affordable and cost-effective Activity and Experiences online booking system that is simple to use, feature-rich and that has the potential to increase your sales, greatly reduce your workload and free up your time, then BookingHound is the solution you have been looking for. Your Activity and Experience industry has experienced significant growth and changes over the recent years and prior to building booking solutions, we worked on your side of the industry putting on experiences and events, so we are very familiar, aware and sympathetic to your requirements.

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Bookinglayer is a booking and management platform built specifically for retreat centers, surf camps, outdoor operators, and wellness or boutique properties sell accommodation and activities together. No hotel PMS was built to sell nights in a room, with no way to schedule a lesson, cap a group size, or bundle a treatment into a stay. Operators end up running a second tool or spreadsheet for activities and reconciling everything by hand. with Bookinglayer, every booking is structured around the Package, combining accommodation, activities, meals, and services into one offering, whether that's a fixed date retreat, a flexible stay, or a surf week with fixed inclusions. Four core features cover the full booking lifecycle. The Booking Engine runs on the operator's own domain and branding, letting guests book accommodation and activities in a few clicks, which keeps drop-outs low and builds trust at checkout. The Backoffice is where staff manage inventory, bookings, and reporting from one place, with information like a dietary requirement reaching every relevant team member automatically. The Customer Portal lets guests confirm details, pay balances, sign waivers, and adjust activities themselves, removing the manual follow-up that used to consume staff time between booking and arrival. Payments runs deposit and balance schedules automatically across more than 35 gateways, so payment tracking stops depending on manually checking a bank statement against a spreadsheet. Every booking made through the Booking Engine is direct, with no marketplace commission, unlike the 15 to 20% typically charged by third-party channels, and guest data stays with the operator. Support is included 24 hours a day with every account, and pricing follows the same logic: every account gets the same core platform, then operators add only what they need: more users, extra locations, advanced features, or API access. The numbers reflect the mechanism. Clients save at least five hours of admin work per week and increase average booking value by 30% through structured upselling. More than 1,500 properties across 85+ countries and 40+ niches run on Bookinglayer, with over 1.5 billion dollars in bookings processed and 95% client retention across more than a decade in business.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Online booking solution for businesses

Audience

Retreat businesses in need of a booking software

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

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Pricing

$20.12 per month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$100 per month
Build your plan according to your needs.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

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Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Great support All was Good from the start till the end Thanks again for your help and wish you all the best
  • I really like that things on BookingLayer can be highly customised, which suits our complicated programs well. The support team is quick to respond and willing to walk us through whatever problems or questions we may face. They are recently making more and more changes for better functions and features.
  • Bookinglayer is a very complete and useful platform. It gives us a lot of flexibility to manage our bookings, packages and activities.
  • Tamara is really helpful. Clear explanations. Fast responses. Very professional and patient throughout the whole process
  • Mike from Support. The system can almost do anything, once you get the hang of it you can achieve your end goal.
  • We have a climbing Camp in Lao. We were looking for a booking system that besides accommodation also included climbing courses and the TAB payment systems. So far we only know about bookinglayer that could do that. Our whole booking process is now automated. A booking engine is included and has a nice design
  • Fast communication helped us move quickly in resolving the issue. Everyone is friendly and open. The program is well designed for our basic operations—more than sufficient for our needs.
  • All-in-one system for lodging, meals, rentals, and activities Centralized calendar Flexible for complex bookings Superior onboarding process Excellent customer support
  • Pro-active and flexible in when we use the hours. Tamara responded quickly and was easy to work with.
  • The platform interface is straightforward and easy to navigate for daily operations. The early setup process is confusing, not enough support by that time, but it gets better now that the support team responds quickly and is generally helpful when contacted.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

BookingHound
Founded: 2001
United Kingdom
www.bookinghound.com

Company Information

Bookinglayer
Founded: 2013
Netherlands
www.bookinglayer.com

Alternatives

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Categories

Event Management Supported
Reservations Supported
Tour Operator Supported

Categories

Camp Management Supported

Bookinglayer manages camps where accommodation and scheduled activities are sold and run together, common among surf, sports, summer camps, retreat centers, and adventure operators. A single Package combines lodging, activities, meals, and services, with capacity, group size, and schedules enforced automatically. Guests submit dietary needs, waivers, and emergency contacts themselves through the Customer Portal ahead of arrival, removing manual follow up. Staff manage bookings, rosters, and payments from one Backoffice, with reporting on occupancy and revenue built in. Support is available 24 hours a day. Bookinglayer supports more than 1,500 properties and businesses across 85+ countries and 40+ niches, with clients saving at least five hours of admin work per week managing camp operations that were previously split across disconnected tools.

Bookinglayer is built for hospitality properties that sell more than a room: boutique hotels with spa or activity programs, wellness resorts, and lodges combining lodging with experiences. Standard property management systems handle rooms and rates but have no way to schedule activities or bundle them into a stay. Bookinglayer combines both into one Package, managed through a single Backoffice covering bookings, occupancy reporting, and staff permissions. Guests complete online check in, sign waivers, and pay balances through a self service Customer Portal. Payments run automatically across 35+ gateways with no marketplace commission on direct bookings. More than 1,500 properties across 85+ countries use Bookinglayer, with clients saving five or more hours of admin work weekly and 95% retention.

Reservations Supported

Bookinglayer is a reservation platform built for businesses selling accommodation and activities together, not just rooms. Guests book a full Package, lodging, activities, meals, and services, in one transaction through a Booking Engine that runs on the operator's own domain and branding, keeping drop outs low and building trust at checkout. Deposit and balance schedules, reminders, and payments run automatically across more than 35 gateways, and every booking is direct, with no marketplace commission. Clients report saving at least five hours of admin work per week and increasing average booking value by 30% through structured upselling built into the reservation flow. More than 1,500 businesses across 85+ countries run their reservations on Bookinglayer, with over 1.5 billion dollars processed and 95% client retention.

Retreat Management Supported

Bookinglayer is built specifically for retreat centers running yoga, wellness, and multi day transformational programs. A Package combines accommodation, activities, meals, and services into one fixed date or flexible offering, with group size and room occupancy enforced automatically. Guests submit dietary requirements, health information, and emergency contacts, and sign waivers, through a self service Customer Portal, removing manual pre arrival follow up. Deposit and balance payments run on automatic schedules across 35+ gateways. Every booking is direct and commission free, keeping guest data with the operator. Retreat operators report saving at least five hours of admin work per week and increasing average booking value by 30%, with 95% client retention across more than a decade in business.

Tour Operator Supported

Bookinglayer lets tour operators sell accommodation, activities, transfers, and services as one bundled Package rather than coordinating separate bookings for each. Guests select dates, see included and optional activities, and complete a full itinerary booking in one flow, on the operator's own branded domain. Availability and capacity across lodging and activities are enforced together, removing manual double checking. The Customer Portal handles guest facing follow up, waivers, dietary needs, and payment reminders, without staff chasing details by email. Payments support 35+ gateways and multiple currencies, with every booking commission free. Operators report saving at least five hours of admin work per week, with more than 1,500 businesses across 85+ countries and 40+ niches running on the platform.

Reservations Features

Activities Booking Not Supported
Booking Notes Supported
CRM Supported
Customer Support Supported
Group Reservations Supported
Guest Management Not Supported
Payment Processing Supported
Promotions Management Supported
Rate Management Supported
Room Booking Management Supported
Third Party Booking Supported

Tour Operator Features

Accommodation Booking Not Supported
Activities Booking Supported
Central Reservation System Supported
Coach Booking Supported
Custom Packages Supported
Customer Management Supported
GDS / OTA Integration Supported
Itinerary Creation Supported
Multi-Day Tours Not Supported
Payment Processing Supported
Price / Margin Management Supported
Promotions Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reservations Management Supported
Vendor Management Supported
Website Management Not Supported

Event Management Features

Attendee Management Supported
Badge Management Not Supported
Conferences / Conventions Supported
Exhibit / Vendor Management Not Supported
Gamification Supported
Room Block Management Not Supported
Social Media Promotion Supported
Sponsorship Management Not Supported
Surveys & Feedback Not Supported
Ticketing Supported
Volunteer Management Supported
Weddings / Parties Not Supported

Reservations Features

Activities Booking Supported
Booking Notes Supported
CRM Supported
Customer Support Supported
Group Reservations Supported
Guest Management Supported
Payment Processing Supported
Promotions Management Not Supported
Rate Management Supported
Room Booking Management Supported
Third Party Booking Supported

Tour Operator Features

Accommodation Booking Supported
Activities Booking Supported
Central Reservation System Supported
Coach Booking Supported
Custom Packages Supported
Customer Management Supported
GDS / OTA Integration Supported
Itinerary Creation Supported
Multi-Day Tours Supported
Payment Processing Supported
Price / Margin Management Supported
Promotions Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reservations Management Supported
Vendor Management Supported
Website Management Supported

Camp Management Features

Attendance Management Not Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Customer Management Supported
Food Service Management Not Supported
For Campgrounds Supported
For Summer Camps Supported
Medical Management Not Supported
Online Registration Supported
Parent Portal Supported
Program Management Supported
Registration Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Staff Management Supported

Hospitality Property Management Features

Built-in Accounting Supported
Catering Not Supported
CRM Supported
Employee Management Supported
Extended Stay Supported
Front Office Management Supported
GDS / OTA Integration Supported
Group Management Supported
Guest Experience (GEM) Supported
Housekeeping Management Supported
Loyalty Program Supported
Maintenance Management Not Supported
Marketing Automation Supported
Marketing Management Not Supported
Multi-Property Supported
Online Booking Supported
Point of Sale (POS) Supported
Reservations Management Supported
Reviews Management Not Supported
Single Property Supported
Vacation Rental Supported

Integrations

Google Analytics Supported
PayPal Supported
Stripe Supported
WordPress Supported
Adyen Not Supported
Apple Pay Not Supported
Braintree Not Supported
Facebook Not Supported
Freshchat Not Supported
Gmail Not Supported
Google Pay Not Supported
Infraspeak Not Supported
Intercom Not Supported
Klarna Not Supported
Mollie Not Supported
Omise Not Supported
PayU Not Supported
Twilio Not Supported
WeChat Pay Not Supported
Yoco Not Supported

Integrations

Google Analytics Supported
PayPal Supported
Stripe Supported
WordPress Supported
Adyen Supported
Apple Pay Supported
Braintree Supported
Facebook Supported
Freshchat Supported
Gmail Supported
Google Pay Supported
Infraspeak Supported
Intercom Supported
Klarna Supported
Mollie Supported
Omise Supported
PayU Supported
Twilio Supported
WeChat Pay Supported
Yoco Supported
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