Building a platfom for growth
Payment Solutions
Getting paid quickly and securely is just as important as getting the booking. NightsBridge offers different payment integrations depending on where your property is based. Each option saves time, protects your income, and makes your guest experience smoother.
NightsBridge Pay (South Africa only)
NightsBridge Pay is our in‑house online payment system designed specifically for South African properties. It gives you a safe way to accept payments and reduces the need for manual processing.
- Secure environment: Designed with fraud protection and compliance built in.
- Automated convenience: Link payments directly to reservations — no extra paperwork.
- Local fit: Works in South African Rand (ZAR) with SA bank accounts.
- In‑person verification: Perfect for properties that welcome guests face‑to‑face, so you can collect any required documentation at arrival.
👉 Best for: South African properties wanting an all‑in‑one, fully supported solution inside NightsBridge.
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More about NightsBridge Pay:
- The benefits of NightsBridge Pay
- How NightsBridge Pay works
- The requirements to link up to NightsBridge Pay
- A comparison between the NightsBridge Pay options
- NightsBridge Pay Costs
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Adumo Online (Namibia only)
For Namibian properties trading in Namibian Dollar (NAD), NightsBridge connects with Adumo Online as your payment gateway.
- Local solution: Accepts NAD payments directly into Namibian bank accounts.
- Integrated flow: Links straight into NightsBridge to match payments with bookings.
👉 Best for: Properties in Namibia needing a trusted local gateway.
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Other payment gateways we link to
If you already work with a different payment provider, no problem. NightsBridge also links to a number of established gateways so you can continue using your preferred setup while still enjoying full integration with your reservations.
👉 Best for: Properties that want flexibility or already have an existing provider.
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Guest Communication Solutions
Good communication builds trust and boosts guest satisfaction. With NightsBridge, you can link to messaging tools that keep your guests informed, reduce your admin, and make their stay more enjoyable.
Two powerful options are available: BetterGuest and SmartHotel. Both help you stay in touch from booking to checkout, but they work a little differently.
BetterGuest
BetterGuest is built for simplicity. Once set up, it automates your guest messaging journey directly inside NightsBridge.
- Personalised templates: Write your emails or WhatsApp messages once, then relax knowing they’ll go out automatically on the dates you choose.
- Multiple channels: Send via email or activate a verified business WhatsApp for added reach.
- Stay top of mind: From booking confirmations to review reminders, guests hear from you at every important stage.
👉 Best for: Properties that want easy, automated communication without learning a new system.
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SmartHotel
SmartHotel is a standalone guest communication platform that integrates with NightsBridge. It gives you access to SmartGuestChat, a more advanced messaging suite.
- AI‑powered replies: Instantly answer common guest queries, even while you’re busy hosting.
- Advanced messaging tools: Manage multi‑channel communication in one place for greater efficiency.
- Direct NightsBridge integration: Sync guest data so your communication is always relevant and accurate.
👉 Best for: Properties that want premium features and AI support to handle larger volumes of guest messages.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems
If you run a restaurant, café, shop, spa, or bar alongside your accommodation, you’ll know how tricky it can be to manage payments separately. NightsBridge integrates with leading point‑of‑sale (POS) systems to keep everything in sync for you.
The benefit? Guests can simply sign their extras to their room. You keep one easy bill per stay, while stock and sales track smoothly behind the scenes.
TallOrder Point-of-Sale (POS)
Running food, beverage, or retail outlets at your property? TallOrder POS is built to make it easier. Fully integrated with NightsBridge, it simplifies both billing and stock control.
- Effortless in‑stay charges: Add a meal, drink, or shop purchase directly to a guest’s NightsBridge account.
- One room, one bill: Streamline check‑out with all charges neatly rolled into their final account.
- Smart stock tracking with MyStock: Monitor inventory, trigger reorders, and cut out waste.
👉 Best for: Properties that want full stock management and hassle‑free billing across multiple outlets.
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Pilot Point-of-Sale (POS)
Pilot is South Africa’s largest POS provider and trusted by thousands of hospitality businesses. The NightsBridge–Pilot link ensures your restaurant, café, or spa sales flow directly to your guest accounts.
- Seamless room charging: Guests never need to pull out their wallets during their stay.
- One consolidated account: Make it easy for your team — and for guests settling up.
👉 Best for: Properties looking for a proven, widely used solution in South Africa.
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Semper Point-of-Sale (POS)
Semper is another trusted South African POS system, designed for both standalone venues and properties with multiple outlets. Integrated with NightsBridge, it neatly posts in‑stay purchases to guest bills.
- Direct integration: Add meals, drinks, or extras straight to a room account.
- Guest convenience: Everything wrapped into one bill on check‑out.
👉 Best for: Properties that already use Semper modules or prefer an all‑in‑one supplier.
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SpaceBiz Point-of-Sale (POS)
SpaceBiz offers an easy‑to‑use POS system for smaller outlets like cafés or restaurants. The NightsBridge integration passes in‑stay sales straight to your reservation system.
- Quick and simple: Seamless room charging with no extra admin.
- One bill per stay: Guests enjoy a smooth, consolidated check‑out.
👉 Best for: Properties that want simple POS with clean NightsBridge integration.
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Accounting Export Solution
Xero
Tired of double‑capturing your financials? With NightsBridge, you don’t have to. Our accounting export saves hours of admin by linking straight into your accounting software.
If you already use Xero (or are considering it) NightsBridge can make your life much simpler. With one click, you can export your reservation and payment data from NightsBridge directly into Xero.
- Time saving: No more manual re‑typing of invoices or payments.
- Accurate: Eliminate errors by sending data directly from source.
- Reliable: Xero is trusted by millions of businesses worldwide to manage bookkeeping, invoicing, and reporting.
👉 Best for: Properties already on Xero, or looking for a professional accounting tool that integrates neatly with NightsBridge.
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Website Solution
Your website is often the first impression guests have of your property. It needs to look good, work well on any device, and lead visitors straight to booking with you. NightsBridge partners with Springnest to give you exactly that.
Springnest
Springnest builds professional, mobile‑friendly websites designed for independent accommodation providers. The best part: your site integrates directly with NightsBridge, so guests can check availability and book in real time.
- Boost direct bookings: Add a built‑in “Book Now” button linked to your NightsBridge calendar.
- Easy to manage: Update your own content, add blog posts, or run special offers without needing a developer.
- Social‑media ready: Hook up your Facebook and Instagram for extra reach.
- Peace of mind: Secure hosting included with every site.
👉 Best for: Properties wanting a professional site that’s designed for bookings, not just browsing.
Marketing & Management Solutions
Running a successful property isn’t only about managing rooms. You also need strong marketing and smart revenue strategies to stay ahead. That’s where our specialist partners come in. We’ve chosen them because they understand independent accommodation and know how to help you grow bookings, boost visibility, and keep guests coming back.
The Perfections Group
The Perfections Group partners with independent hotels, guest houses, lodges, and resorts to optimise performance. They don’t offer one‑size‑fits‑all packages — everything is tailored to your property’s needs.
- Core services: Reservations, OTA management, revenue optimisation, distribution, and hospitality marketing.
- Visibility support: Social media management, digital campaigns, travel trade representation across SA, UK, Europe, and Australasia.
- Bespoke approach: Pricing and services customised for each property.
- 💡 Get started with a free Property Distribution Analysis.
👉 Best for: Properties wanting end‑to‑end revenue and marketing support with customised solutions.
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Hotel Revenue Management
Keeping your pricing competitive online can be overwhelming. Hotel Revenue Management helps you cut through the noise with clear, data‑driven insights.
- Rate comparisons: Ensure your prices and policies are optimised across OTAs.
- Profile health check: Review and fix your OTA listings’ content, images, and positioning.
- Risk‑free trial: First 30 days are free.
👉 Best for: Properties needing specialist support to fine‑tune rates and boost revenue quickly.
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Litchi Hospitality
With 30 years of experience, Litchi Hospitality specialises in hospitality‑focused marketing that drives real results.
- OTA management: Maximise your reach while aligning OTA listings with your direct booking strategy.
- Social media management: Build an active online presence that drives direct traffic and tells a consistent brand story.
- Holistic strategy: Ensure your website, social media, and OTAs all work together toward one goal: more direct bookings.
👉 Best for: Properties wanting social‑media specialists who understand the hospitality guest journey.
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eCom Hotels
eCom South Africa helps you reconnect with past guests and turn them into repeat bookers with no extra effort on your side.
- Targeted campaigns: Send birthday specials, “we miss you,” or loyalty offers.
- Guest engagement: Ask for feedback or reviews post‑check‑out.
- Easy dashboard: Track campaigns and measure ROI clearly.
👉 Best for: Properties wanting automated remarketing and loyalty tools to build stronger guest relationships.
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Guest Review Solutions (Review Emails)
Guest reviews are gold for your property. They build trust, attract new bookings, and help you improve. NightsBridge helps you gather feedback and manage your online reputation with smart integrations.
GuestRevu
GuestRevu makes it easy to get guest feedback and stay on top of your online reputation. It’s a powerful tool that helps you see your property through your guests’ eyes.
- Automated surveys: Send guest surveys effortlessly after their stay.
- Manage reviews: See and reply to reviews from various sites all in one place.
- Track trends: Understand what guests love and where you can improve.
- Monitor competitors: Keep an eye on other properties’ online reputations.
👉 Best for: Properties wanting a comprehensive tool to manage feedback and online reputation actively.
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TripAdvisor (Review Emails)
NightsBridge integrates with TripAdvisor to offer a free service that helps you gather more reviews. It’s simple: automated emails go out to your guests after they check out, inviting them to share their experience.
- Free service: No cost to send automated review requests.
- Automated: Emails are sent 7 days after departure, so you don’t have to remember.
- Direct link: Guests get a direct link to your TripAdvisor page to write a review.
Important: This service is for hotels with an active TripAdvisor listing and is not available for vacation rentals. It’s also not a booking platform.
👉 Best for: Hotels looking for a simple, free way to encourage more TripAdvisor reviews.
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