17/06/2026
Just a shout out to our Direct-bookable Guest Management System - https://smartgms.co.nz/ which lists us on https://smartdirect.co.nz/central-north-island/rotorua
It took me a while to sign up to these guys, but once I did, everything became so much easier to manage. All my 3rd party sites connect to this one, which is on my website. I don't have to go and block dates on multiple sites anymore; it's all done from here. I can run specials, I can put up prices for peak dates, and I can block dates for private use. We've not had a single double-booking since signing with SMART.
This company is local New Zealand, and if you need support, they normally get back to you within the hour.
Three years after signing up with SMART, around 60% of my bookings are direct! That means cheaper stays for our guests and less commissions going offshort to the big booking sites. Winning.
Book Rotorua B&B accommodation. With SMARTdirect you can make instantly confirmed bookings direct with the host, and pay no commission