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TLDR
We analyzed 1,415 verified hotelier reviews, compared feature sets, pricing, and real-world case studies to break down where each platform delivers. The right choice depends on your property type and priorities:
Cloudbeds shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.5/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile optimized/responsive and Revenue management module.
Newhotel shines , with exclusive features like Point of Sale and Gift Vouchers.
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,415 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 1,415 verified reviews, Cloudbeds users most value its intuitiveness and ease of use, automation and efficiency, reservations and channel management, while Newhotel users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Management Software vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #2 675 reviews | #44 1 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #1 235 reviews | #47 0 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #1 51 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #4 5 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #1 546 reviews | #46 0 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #3 245 reviews | #39 1 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 145 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 96 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #2 532 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #4 166 reviews | #34 1 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #3 201 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #3 13 reviews | — |
Choosing between Cloudbeds HMS and Newhotel hinges on your hotel's specific needs, size, and growth plans. Both aim to streamline operations, but Cloudbeds offers a more integrated and scalable platform with a broader user base, while Newhotel provides a flexible, multi-module suite tailored for varied operational procedures. Which one aligns better with your current priorities?
Both Cloudbeds and Newhotel aim to simplify hotel management by centralizing operations—Cloudbeds through a unified platform with over 1,219 reviews and a 4.62/5 rating, and Newhotel with a smaller footprint and limited recent reviews. Cloudbeds's recent reviews highlight its ease of use, extensive integrations, and high customer satisfaction, making it the more proven choice. Are you prioritizing reliability, customization, or flexibility?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, all-in-one management system with extensive integrations, Cloudbeds is the clear winner, especially for properties seeking scalability and advanced automation. For hotels that need a tailored, multi-module platform capable of handling diverse procedures like POS, Spa, or Conventions, Newhotel could be suitable, but its limited recent reviews and smaller user base suggest less proven scalability. Do you need a mature, well-supported platform or a flexible, niche solution?
Cloudbeds boasts a high ease-of-use rating of 4.58/5, with many users praising its intuitive interface and fast onboarding—over 76 recent reviews in the last six months reinforce its user-friendliness. Conversely, Newhotel has a solid 4/5 rating, with reviews noting its learnability but also mentioning rigidity and occasional unintuitiveness. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds offers over 80 features exclusive to its platform, including PMS connectivity, analytics dashboards, inventory management, real-time integrations, centralized user management, multi-lingual support, and extensive automation tools. Newhotel provides only 2 features unique to its platform: Point of Sale and Gift Vouchers, with the rest being common or basic. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds has a customer support rating of 4.38/5, with reviewers appreciating its responsiveness and availability, even during peak times. Newhotel supports are rated 4/5, with some users mentioning moderate support responsiveness. Given Cloudbeds's larger, more recent review base, its support reputation appears more robust. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds boasts 190 verified partners, including major OTAs, POS, revenue management, and marketing tools, with 13 shared partners with Newhotel. Newhotel has 28 verified partners, primarily focusing on smaller or regional integrations. The extensive integration network of Cloudbeds supports broader operational flexibility. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds receives a 4.62/5 overall rating from 1,219 reviews, with a 91% likelihood to recommend, especially among boutique hotels and hostels. Newhotel’s single recent review rates it at 3/5, with limited user feedback, mostly praising ease of learning but noting rigidity. Clearly, Cloudbeds's broader, more recent review base yields a higher trust score. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds is priced at a $500 monthly flat fee, with no free trial or freemium option, emphasizing transparency for larger or growing properties. Newhotel does not publish specific pricing; hence, costs may vary depending on modules and deployment. If budget transparency is a priority, Cloudbeds provides clearer expectations.
Cloudbeds delivers a mature, highly-rated platform with over 1,200 recent reviews, making it the most trusted and proven choice for hoteliers seeking reliability, extensive features, and broad integrations. Its comprehensive ecosystem is suited for properties aiming to streamline operations across multiple departments and scale efficiently.
If your hotel needs a flexible, module-based management system that can be customized to specific procedures and markets, Newhotel offers a solid suite but lacks the recent review volume and proven scalability of Cloudbeds. It may serve regional or niche properties well but falls short in supporting rapid growth or complex integrations.
Choose Cloudbeds if you want a high-confidence, all-in-one platform backed by extensive support, proven track record, and broad partner ecosystem. Opt for Newhotel if your hotel benefits from modularity and regional customization, and you are willing to accept less proven scalability and fewer recent reviews.
According to HTR's product database, Cloudbeds HMS and Newhotel share 10 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 70 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"I have not worked with a company that has such good customer service as Cloudbeds has. It's miles ahead."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The biggest benefit of Cloudbeds' platform is its flexibility. I can access reporting online from anywhere. Everything is smoother with Cloudbeds."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Cloudbeds is like if Apple made a property management system. The ease of use is super simple and straightforward for guests and our staff. It’s very intuitive and just makes sense..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Cloudbeds is consistently praised for its user-friendly interface, which helps quick onboarding and reduces training times. Even users new to hotel ma... Cloudbeds is consistently praised for its user-friendly interface, which helps quick onboarding and reduces training times. Even users new to hotel management software find it intuitive, making operations smoother and more consistent for staff across the board.
The platform's automation tools significantly enhance daily operations, automating repetitive tasks like rate updates and payment processing. This not... The platform's automation tools significantly enhance daily operations, automating repetitive tasks like rate updates and payment processing. This not only saves time but also minimizes human errors, resulting in increased productivity and a focus on improving guest experiences.
Cloudbeds excels in integrating reservations and channel management, centralizing OTA distributions while reducing overbookings and errors. Users appr... Cloudbeds excels in integrating reservations and channel management, centralizing OTA distributions while reducing overbookings and errors. Users appreciate the streamlined handling of bookings and distribution, which boosts operational efficiency and helps in maintaining optimal occupancy rates.
Where hoteliers push back
The ability to edit and restructure reservations is seen as area for improvement, with users desiring more flexibility. Suggestions include splitting... The ability to edit and restructure reservations is seen as area for improvement, with users desiring more flexibility. Suggestions include splitting bookings or rearranging stays, which would better accommodate real-time changes such as guest extensions or cancellations.
Concerns are noted regarding the precision of currency conversion, especially in multi-currency operations. Users have highlighted discrepancies which... Concerns are noted regarding the precision of currency conversion, especially in multi-currency operations. Users have highlighted discrepancies which affect reconciliation processes. Enhanced configurations for currency conversion could simplify financial management.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Cloudbeds HMS and Newhotel share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. Cloudbeds HMS offers 189 verified integration partners, while Newhotel offers 28. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Cloudbeds HMS leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 vs 4.0/5. Look for transparent pricing and a trial or demo option. Filter reviews on each product page by property size to hear from hotels like yours.
Cloudbeds HMS: No. Newhotel: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Management Software vendors offer demos or trials — request one from each to evaluate before committing.
The HT Score is a composite ranking that considers 4 criteria groups and over a dozen variables to help hoteliers objectively compare hotel technology products. Cloudbeds has an HT Score of 100 and Newhotel has 0. Here is how the score is calculated.
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How highly do users recommend this product? Ratings Score, Review Volume, Share of Voice, Review Depth, Review Recency, Success Stories ▾ The most heavily weighted factor. Analyzes average satisfaction ratings (likelihood to recommend, ease of use, support, ROI), total review count relative to category peers, review recency (at least 20 reviews in the trailing 6 months), and share of voice across unique hotel clients to detect selection bias. |
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How highly do tech partners recommend this company? Partner Recommendations, Integration Quantity, Integration Quality ▾ Evaluates partner recommendations as expert votes of confidence, the number of verified integrations, and ecosystem quality — the average HT Scores of integration partners. Products with higher-quality integration ecosystems are more likely to deliver a connected tech stack. |
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How customer-centric is this organization? Certified Support, Review Consistency, Profile Completeness ▾ Assesses whether the company has earned HTR Customer Support Certification, maintains consistent review collection over time (an indicator of feedback-driven culture), and keeps product profiles complete with capabilities, screenshots, pricing, and features. |
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How extensive is this company's reach and resourcing? Geographic Reach, Staying Power, Company Resources, Trending Score ▾ Measures global presence (countries and regions served), years in business as a stability proxy, team headcount as a resource proxy, and a trending score based on trailing-twelve-month buyer inquiries, reviews, partner recommendations, and press activity. |
Customer ratings and reviews are by far the most important factor in the HT Score algorithm. HTR does not accept payment for higher rankings. All reviews are verified — only hotel industry practitioners with confirmed affiliations can submit ratings. View full HT Score methodology →
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