Goliday

Goliday is a vacation rental website builder and booking system offered by Goliday.com. According to the vendor, the product is designed to assist owners and managers of holiday rentals, such as bed & breakfasts, boutique hotels, and serviced apartments, in increasing direct bookings and reducing reliance on commission-based platforms. It is targeted at small to medium-sized businesses in the vacation rental industry, including vacation rental owners/managers, bed & breakfast owners/managers, boutique hotel owners/managers, serviced apartment owners/managers, and professionals in the hospitality industry.

Key Features

Website Templates with a Booking Engine: Goliday offers modular templates for creating vacation rental websites with modern designs. Users can choose from a range of designs to create a professional website that aligns with their brand. According to the vendor, the booking engine is integrated into the website, allowing customers to make direct bookings.

All-in-one Rental Software Solution: Goliday's website builder is designed to be user-friendly, even for those without technical knowledge. Users can customize their website by adding their own logo and selecting a design that suits their rental(s). The website's architecture adapts to the number of rentals, making it suitable for single or multi-property renters. The vendor claims that the website and owner-backends are optimized for mobile devices and are search engine optimization (SEO)-friendly.

Calendar Sync: Goliday's calendar sync feature automatically synchronizes the availability calendar with other popular booking sites. This feature aims to ensure that the rental's availability is up to date across multiple platforms, reducing the risk of double bookings.

Custom Domain Name: According to the vendor, users can define their own unique domain name for their website, allowing them to establish a professional online presence and build their brand.

Multiple Languages: Goliday provides functionality to translate the website into several languages. This feature is intended to attract travelers from around the world and improve accessibility for international guests.

Support & Hosting: Goliday offers support to users via live chat, email, or phone. The vendor's support team is available to address user inquiries and assist with technical issues. Hosting is included, ensuring that the website is accessible with 99.9% uptime. Additionally, high-resolution images are hosted on the platform, reducing the need for external image hosting.

Online Payment: Goliday enables users to securely accept credit card payments in real-time. According to the vendor, this feature allows users to receive payments directly through their website, increasing convenience for guests and reducing reliance on other payment platforms.

Manage Bookings & Receive Payments: Goliday's website includes a booking system that can be used without prior technical knowledge. Users can manage bookings and receive payments directly through their website, reducing dependence on commission-based platforms. The booking system allows users to set their own payment and booking conditions, providing them with more control over their business.

Reservation Management: Goliday provides an embedded booking list that allows users to efficiently manage their bookings. Users can access booking details without searching through their inbox, saving time and improving organization. According to the vendor, Goliday's booking details automatically adapt to changes or alternative offers, allowing users to offer flexibility to guests.

Message Management: Goliday's message management feature enables users to accept booking requests, confirm received payments, and send automatic messages to guests. This feature aims to streamline communication and improve efficiency in managing bookings.