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How South African Guest Houses Win on Google Hotels
Featured 10 April 2026 6 min read

How South African Guest Houses Win on Google Hotels

Google Hotels is the fastest way to reach travellers who are ready to book. Here's how small properties in South Africa set it up and compete with OTAs.

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Pricing a Guest House for Seasonality: A Practical Playbook
Guide3 April 2026· 7 min

Pricing a Guest House for Seasonality: A Practical Playbook

Static pricing leaves money on the table in high season and drives occupancy down in low season. Here's a simple framework any guest house can apply.

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Direct Bookings vs OTA Commission: The Real Numbers for SA Guest Houses
Operations25 March 2026· 5 min

Direct Bookings vs OTA Commission: The Real Numbers for SA Guest Houses

Booking.com and Airbnb bring volume, but commission eats 15-18% of your revenue. Here's how to model the trade-off honestly.

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