Akia

4.8 (137 REVIEWS)

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Kristin, Jeff, Lindsey + 3 more experts recommend Akia

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Hoteliers say

Hoteliers like Akia for its user-friendly interface, seamless communication channels, and efficient automation, which significantly improve guest experiences and operational efficiency. Key features like instant messaging, AI responses, pre-registration, and post-stay follow-ups enhance guest satisfaction and help hotels boost TripAdvisor scores. Some critical areas include integration issues, AI auto-response inaccuracies, and a need for improved credit card authorization features.

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What Types of Hotels Akia is Popular For

Size

13 | X-Small (1-9 room)

53 | Small (10-49 room)

35 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)

42 | Large (100-499 room)

6 | X-Large (500+ room)

Country

136 | United States

9 | Canada

3 | Mexico

1 | Belize

Type

71 | Resorts

68 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns

62 | Boutique Hotels

57 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels

46 | Branded Hotels

30 | Airport/Conference Hotels

28 | City Center Hotels

28 | Luxury Hotels

25 | Vacation Rentals & Villas

22 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments

19 | Motels

2 | Hostels

2 | RV Parks & Campgrounds

1 | Casinos

Region

148 | North America

1 | Central America

Category

137 | Guest Messaging Software

52 | Contactless Check-in

37 | Hotel Chatbots

26 | Staff Collaboration Tools

2 | Hotel CRM & Email Marketing

Akia Rankings

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Best Guest Messaging Software for Motels
#2 of 5
Best Guest Messaging Software for hotels in Canada
#2 of 5
Best Guest Messaging Software for hotels in North America
#3 of 18

Akia Guest Messaging Software Rankings

By size
Best Guest Messaging Software for Small Hotels 96% recommended by 47 Small hotels
#5 of 17
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among small properties on HotelTechReport, because hoteliers like the pre-registration form that collects guest info for contactless self-check-in and lets staff customize fields to fit each stay.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Mid-sized Hotels 98% recommended by 53 Mid-sized hotels
#9 of 22
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among mid-sized hotels on HotelTechReport because reviewers praise its pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-checkout texts, plus a “quick-response team” that helps staff handle guest issues in real time.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Large Hotels 96% recommended by 5 Large hotels
#13 of 15
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Large on HotelTechReport because hoteliers like the written record of instant guest communication and the option to send attachments, which helps staff handle requests with a clear trail.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Enterprise Hotels 100% recommended by 5 Enterprise hotels
#9 of 10
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among X Large on HotelTechReport because guests can text requests from their own cell phone and Akia turns them into action tickets for staff, with one hotel noting “no human intervention.”
By type
Best Guest Messaging Software for Motels 97% recommended by 17 Motels hotels
#2 of 5
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among motels on HotelTechReport for turning guest questions into instant phone alerts, so front desk staff can answer from their phones without being tied to the office.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Vacation Rentals & Villas 100% recommended by 23 Vacation Rentals & Villas hotels
#4 of 11
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Vacation-Rentals-Villas on HotelTechReport, with reviewers pointing to pre check-in and checkout services plus follow ups that keep guests heard and informed.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Bed & Breakfast & Inns 96% recommended by 58 Bed & Breakfast & Inns hotels
#5 of 23
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Bed-N-Breakfast on HotelTechReport because it lets staff send pre-arrival and check-in texts tied to each guest, including room-ready and registration messages, so lean teams can handle arrivals with fewer calls.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Limited Service & Budget Hotels 98% recommended by 50 Limited Service & Budget Hotels hotels
#5 of 19
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Limited-Service-Budget on HotelTechReport, because hoteliers praise pre-arrival and in-stay messages, plus signed registration forms before check-in, which cuts front-desk back-and-forth.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Resorts 99% recommended by 61 Resorts hotels
#6 of 21
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among resort hotels on HotelTechReport because reviewers point to 72-hour pre-stay notices and post-stay feedback messages that cut down on confirmation calls and negative reviews.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments 91% recommended by 16 Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments hotels
#5 of 11
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Extended-Stay-Serviced-Apartments on HotelTechReport, with guests texting requests from their own phones and staff using that for quick replies, housekeeping handoffs, and pre-arrival check-in messages.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Boutique Hotels 96% recommended by 48 Boutique Hotels hotels
#9 of 24
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Boutique on HotelTechReport, with mini apps and pre-registration forms that let guests check in, share details, and cut down paper at the front desk.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Branded Hotels 98% recommended by 36 Branded Hotels hotels
#8 of 22
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Branded on HotelTechReport, with reviewers pointing to pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay texts that let staff fix issues faster and keep guest notes visible on the next arrival.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Airport/Conference Hotels 98% recommended by 25 Airport/Conference Hotels hotels
#10 of 19
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among conference properties on HotelTechReport, because reviewers point to contactless check-in, ID and credit card verification, and signed registration cards before arrival.
Best Guest Messaging Software for City Center Hotels 97% recommended by 18 City Center Hotels hotels
#11 of 18
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among city-center hotels on HotelTechReport because hoteliers point to 24/7 guest communication and contactless check-in, with digital invoices and photos for maps, so the front desk can handle arrivals and directions without phone tag.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Luxury Hotels 95% recommended by 22 Luxury Hotels hotels
#11 of 24
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among luxury hotels on HotelTechReport, with guests texting requests from their own phones and staff turning them into action tickets for quicker follow-up. Hoteliers also like that guests do not need to download an app.
Best Guest Messaging Software for Other 95% recommended by 8 Other hotels
#12 of 13
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Other on HotelTechReport because hoteliers single out its automated responses that answer simple questions and keep front desk staff from spending much time on back-and-forth.
By region
Best Guest Messaging Software for hotels in North America 97% recommended by 120 hotels in North America
#3 of 18
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among North America on HotelTechReport, and hoteliers point to pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay messaging that catches issues sooner and reduces front desk calls.
By country
Best Guest Messaging Software for hotels in Canada 94% recommended by 7 hotels in Canada
#2 of 5
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among Canada on HotelTechReport because hoteliers say it sends standardized replies for common questions and lets a 5-suite guesthouse handle unique check-in messages without input.
Best Guest Messaging Software for hotels in United States 97% recommended by 112 hotels in United States
#3 of 17
Akia is a top Guest Messaging Software pick among United States hoteliers on HotelTechReport because guests can text from their own phones and get routed into self check-in, pre-arrival notes, and follow-up messages that cut front desk calls.

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What is Akia?

Founded in 2019 | Headquarters in Menlo Park (United States) | 5 employees
Akia is an AI guest communication and automation platform for hotels and other properties. It unifies text, email, and OTA messages in one inbox, tied to each guest and synced with your Property Management System. Akia automates pre-arrival check-in and registration, answers guest questions during the stay, handles many calls and messages with AI responses, and supports post-stay marketing follow-ups. It helps teams save time, improve responsiveness, and deliver a smoother guest experience across the full stay.

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FAQs

Capabilities

Answer every guest instantly, in your own words.

Your whole team has an expert on hand.

The phone gets answered, and the call resolved.

Turn website shoppers into direct bookings.

One conversation per guest, across every channel.

Features

Unified Inbox

4/5 features

Multi-Channel

4/5 features

Automation

4/5 features

Upselling & Ancillaries

4/5 features

Task & Request Management

4/5 features

Available Add-ons & Modules

Guest Feedback & Survey

Guest Survey Software
Catch and fix issues early. Send surveys before checkout and address concerns immediately while guests are still on-site.

INCLUDED

Smart Upsells

Upselling Software
Deliver room upgrades, early check-in offers, and more directly to guests.

INCLUDED

Cashless Tipping

Digital Tipping Solutions
Let guests tip staff from their phones—no cash, no apps, just a quick link. With an easy, cashless experience, you can recognize your team, boost morale, and retain great employees.

INCLUDED

Unified Inbox

Guest Messaging Software
Easily see all your guest messages from OTAs, social channels, text and email in one inbox.

PREMIUM ADD-ON

AI Agents

Guest Messaging Software
Trained on your PMS data, property info, and guest conversations to resolve requests and take action automatically, handling 85% of guest messages.

PREMIUM ADD-ON

Automated Journeys

Guest Messaging Software
Start the check-in process with automated, two-way messaging that keeps staff and guests in sync.

INCLUDED

Marketing CRM

Hotel CRM & Email Marketing
Akia's Marketing Suite captures guest data, enriches OTA emails, and syncs with your PMS in real time. This allows you to segment audiences and send personalized emails and SMS that drive revenue—all in one platform.

PREMIUM ADD-ON

AI Voice

Guest Messaging Software
Akia Voice AI answers every call your team can't, cutting interruptions while it pulls up the caller's context, routes them, and logs every detail of the call 24/7.

PREMIUM ADD-ON

Akia Reviews Summary

4.8
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.8/5
Customer Support
4.8/5
ROI
4.7/5
Implementation
4.7/5

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Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, Akia is the #8 most trending product in the Guest Messaging Software category (out of 89) and the #383 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum

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Certified Support

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74 HT Score

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Akia Pricing

Average

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Akia Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
128
Very Good
7
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
1

Property Size

  • X-Small (12)
  • Small (51)
  • Mid-Sized (31)
  • Large (37)
  • X-Large (6)

Country

  • United States
    United States
    (125)
  • Canada
    Canada
    (9)
  • Mexico
    Mexico
    (2)
  • Belize
    Belize
    (1)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (136)
  • Central America
    Central America
    (1)
10

Easy guest messaging and pre-check-in — but third-party auth needs work

Operations Manager from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in San Diego (United States)

Verified
12 days ago
We enjoy messaging the guests. Pre-check-ins are easy for the employees and for hotel guests. Pre-checkout on Akia is nice too.
Country United States
Operations Manager
Small Hotel
10

Quick guest responses with room for smarter prompts

Front Desk from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Cincinnati (United States)

Verified
15 days ago
I love that Akia has ai prompts for guest that go into the rules and policies of the hotel, it allows a quick response time.
Country United States
Front Desk
Large Hotel
9

Omnichannel guest messaging with AI — reporting needs work

Front desk from 500+ room Branded Hotel in Mexico City (Mexico)

Verified
16 days ago
An omnichannel platform to communicate with guests through text messaging, including SMS, WhatsApp, and email. It uses AI to respond to guests' common requests and enables collaboration across hotel departments.
Country Mexico
Front desk
X-Large Hotel
10

Automatic messaging that saves time — but auto responses could be smarter

Virtual GM from 25-49 room Vacation Rentals & Villa in Springdale (United States)

Verified
16 days ago
Automatic messaging pre arrival information and auto responses to common questions. I also love the AI option to modify messages.
Country United States
Virtual GM
Small Hotel
10

Streamlined guest communication with powerful automations — setup can be clunky

Marketing Director from 75-99 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Kenwood (United States)

Verified
17 days ago
Akia streamlines all guest communications into a single platform and makes it easy for our teams to manage guest requests and inquiries. Though the initial setup is a bit intense, it's also very intuitive overall and I feel like we have only just begun to tap into all the capabilities. We love the automations, the AI capabilities, and t...
Country United States
Marketing Director
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

AI messaging that saves lots of time

General Manager from 75-99 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Racine (United States)

Verified
17 days ago
AI Features and Messaging save lots of time and make it easy to engage with our guest pre and post stay.
Country United States
General Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

Curated replies that save time — but automation can overpromise

Front Desk Agent from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in McMinnville (United States)

Verified
17 days ago
I like the automatic replies when guests say thank you, and I love that there are curated responses based on the hotel and you have the option to edit before sending.
Country United States
Front Desk Agent
Small Hotel
10

Easy guest emailing and mass messaging that works

Front Desk Agent from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Cincinnati (United States)

Verified
17 days ago
Easy access to guest emailing and calling. Also sending out mass messages to the guest. I also like the effectiveness.
Country United States
Front Desk Agent
Large Hotel
10

Guest contact made much easier — opening chats could be smoother

Front desk agent from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Teton Village (United States)

Verified
17 days ago
Guest contact has become much easier now with akia. It is one of the best tools you can have in guest relations.
Country United States
Front desk agent
Large Hotel
10

Keeps guest concerns on track — easier on phones would help

General Manager from 25-49 room Boutique in MyrtleBeach (United States)

Verified
17 days ago
I utilize it to keep track of guest communication and concerns to make sure their stay is up to their standards.
Country United States
General Manager
Small Hotel
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Question:

What does this product or service do well?

Answer:

The platform is easy to keep all guest conversations organized and easy to onboard our guest services team. Guests love the contactless experience. I like the Mini Apps to be able to customize and share information with guests.

Question:

What differentiates this product or service from the competition?

Answer:

Simple to use. I have not used many others in the past, but the ease of use and ability to collaborate on the platform has been a great plus for our hotel team. The Mini Apps are also a great plus to create a more seamless and elevated experience.

Question:

Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?

Answer:

I'd recommend Akia to hoteliers who are looking to provide guests with a seamless tech-powered service. Our clients frequently get 5-star reviews about how easy it is to check in, get in touch with the team and experience the hotel.

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