Anytime Booking Overview

Anytime Booking is a UK based online booking, reservation and management system for campsites, glamping sites, holiday parks and self-catering accommodation providers (short-term rentals providers). It’s a one-stop-shop for accepting direct bookings and OTA reservations.

Pricing

Inquire for a custom quote based on the needs of your business.

Features

Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – All the messaging features are outgoing only as opposed to two-way. Additional guest messaging options are available through the third-party integration with Rentals United.

Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes, full calendar syncs for direct and OTA bookings.

Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – No, but inquiries can be handled through a provisional booking feature that allows website guests to begin the booking process and see the price for a potential stay.

Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes, rates can be managed from within the platform.

Channel Management for the Following OTAs – Many of the connections are via iCal.

  • Airbnb
  • Away with the Kids
  • Booking.com
  • Camplify
  • Campsites.co.uk – Direct API integration
  • Canopy and Stars
  • Caravan Sitefinder
  • Cool Camping
  • Expedia
  • Glampsites
  • Holidu
  • Michaelpaulholidays.co.uk
  • Mulberry Cottages
  • Pitchup – Direct API integration
  • Quality Unearthed
  • Rentals United – channel manager
  • TripAdvisor
  • TXGB – channel manager of local DMOs
  •  Vrbo

Setup Service – Yes, initial training and set-up assistance are included.

Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

Accounting – Yes, the ability to track reservation payments and balances. It also has the ability to export directly to Xero.

Trust Accounting – No

Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes, it has a built-in housekeeping tasks and reports module and also integrates with YourWelcome. 

Reports – Yes, multiple reports are available for financials, occupancy, housekeeping, and marketing.

Channel Specific Promotions Yes- can create customized special offers and discounts.

External Website integration –  Yes, an Anytime widget is available to put on external direct booking websites. 

Internal Website Builder – Yes, via a customizable website template. This is an add-on feature.

Email Service Provider Integration – Yes, via Campaign Monitor.

Review Aggregation from OTAs – No

Guest Messaging – Yes, outgoing one-way messaging is available via email or SMS.

Guest ID Management – No, but it is available via the Rentals United integration, where you can connect with other third-party ID management solutions.

Automated Rental Agreements – Guests are able to accept your Terms and Conditions while making a reservation on your direct booking website, and a copy will be sent to the guest after booking.

Digital Signatures for Agreements No

Internal dynamic pricing tool – No, but users can set seasonal and length of stay pricing within Anytime Booking.

External dynamic pricing integration No

Security Deposits – Yes

Guest Damage Insurance – Yes

Guest Vetting – No

Mobile App – No, but the system is mobile responsive.

Smart Home   No

Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

Smart Lock Integration – No

Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, you are able to create upsell offerings within the Anytime platform that guests are able to choose at the time of booking.  

Property Management Features

  • Invoicing – No
  • Property Management Reports – Yes
  • Owner Login – Yes
  • Owner Statements – Yes 

Customer Service Via 

  • Chat
  • Email
  • Phone

Additional Features

  • Xcover – trip coverage is available for guests to protect their trip.

Pros

  • Anytime Booking is an especially worthwhile consideration for owners who have a mixed portfolio that includes both traditional properties and camping, glamping, or RV sites.
  • The Anytime system is straightforward and has full support for onboarding.

Cons

  • Anytime Booking integrates mostly with camping and glamping websites.
  • Anytime has a smaller hand-picked list of third-party integration partners. You can determine if this group of choices will suit your business's needs.

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