In an era where online travel agents (OTAs) dominate the hospitality industry, it’s essential for travelers to consider the merits of booking directly with accommodation providers such as the Sunnyside Guest House. While OTAs offer convenience and extensive listings, booking direct comes with a host of benefits that can enhance your travel experience. The advantages of reserving your stay at Sunnyside Guest House directly include:
- Best Rates Guaranteed: By booking directly with us, you can take advantage of our best available rates. When you book through an OTA they take a cut of the money for themselves. By booking direct your cutting out the middle man which allows us to offer our customers a better deal.
- Personalized Service: When you book directly, we have direct communication with you from the moment you make your reservation. This enables us to cater to any specific preferences or special requests you may have, ensuring a more personalized and tailored experience during your stay.
- Flexibility and Modifications: Booking directly provides more flexibility in modifying your reservation if your plans change. When we take a booking through an OTA the full payment is take in advance and is none refundable. When you book direct you have up until 14 days before to cancel for free.
- Access to Room Choices: Direct bookings may offer you a broader range of room options, allowing you to select the accommodation that best suits your preferences and needs. We only list a few of our rooms on OTA’s, keeping our best rooms back for when people book direct.
- Direct Communication: Booking directly facilitates clear and direct communication between us and the customer. This makes it easier for us to address any questions or concerns you may have before, during, or after your stay.
- Rewards: As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability and giving back to nature, we are thrilled to be planting a tree for every guest who chooses to book directly with us during 2023.
While third-party booking websites can be convenient, we encourage our valued guests to book directly with us to take full advantage of these benefits and to support our business directly.