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Gastfreund
4.7 (45 REVIEWS)
Michael, Jan, Simon + 5 more experts recommend Gastfreund
Read RecommendationsRanked 3 (out of 94) in Hotel Guest Apps
The Guest Experience Platform with the Guest App trusted by more DACH hosts than any other
94% recommended by 46 hotels
Kröller, Der Wagnerhof, Rehlegg & 43 others
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Hoteliers say
Gastfreund is praised as a guest app that reduces front-desk workload by answering common questions, sharing hotel news and local recommendations, and keeping information current across stays. Hotels value its easy setup, branded and multilingual presentation, and strong guest adoption, while noting gaps in translations, landscape mode, and a few workflow improvements such as cleaner messaging identity, PMS integration, and richer content options.
Kröller, Der Wagnerhof, Rehlegg & 43 others
Read their reviewsWhat Types of Hotels Gastfreund is Popular For
Size
9 | X-Small (1-9 room)
13 | Small (10-49 room)
13 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)
8 | Large (100-499 room)
1 | X-Large (500+ room)
Country
25 | Germany
12 | Austria
4 | Switzerland
2 | Italy
1 | Netherlands
1 | Luxembourg
Type
11 | Boutique Hotels
11 | Resorts
8 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
7 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
6 | Airport/Conference Hotels
6 | Luxury Hotels
4 | Branded Hotels
4 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
4 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
2 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
2 | City Center Hotels
1 | Hostels
Region
45 | Europe
Category
45 | Hotel Guest Apps
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Gastfreund's Provided Description:
"Gastfreund is a guest experience platform for hotels, holiday rentals and campsites. It unites the Guest App, the Info Channel, the Hotel Newspaper and internal team communication on a connected, modular platform: guests get the right information at the right moment, teams run operations from a single interface, and hosts grow their revenue and free up their team. Hoteliers choose exactly the modules that fit their property. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kempten in the Allgäu, with further offices in Berlin and in Bruneck, Italy, Gastfreund is the market leader for digital guest engagement and team communication in the German-speaking region (DACH), with a strong presence in Italy and customers in 30 countries worldwide. At its core is the Guest App, Gastfreund's Digital Guest Directory, available exactly how each property and its guests prefer: as a native app for iOS and Android, as a no-download progressive web app (PWA) that opens instantly in the browser via QR code or link, or as the hotel's own branded app in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Around nine million guests use Gastfreund's solutions every year, and its apps hold a 4.8-star rating, the number-one guest app in the German-speaking app stores. Built into the Guest App, an AI assistant answers guest questions around the clock (from breakfast times to wellness, activities and local tips) and recommends the right add-on services at the right moment, lifting routine enquiries off the team without replacing the personal hospitality guests come for. The Info Channel and Hotel Newspaper round out the guest-facing system, putting information, services and recommendations directly into the guest's hand and onto screens throughout the property. Content is managed with simple drag-and-drop, and a central data pool keeps every module in sync: create once, publish everywhere. The result is measurable: up to 30% fewer enquiries at reception, around 20 hours a month saved in team time, print costs cut by as much as 75%, and an uplift in ancillary revenue of up to 30% through well-placed offers and upsells. Behind the scenes, the Hotelboard operations platform keeps teams connected: guest requests and messages in one place, tasks and shift handovers organised digitally, and incoming questions translated automatically into more than 30 languages. Seamless interfaces with leading property management systems (PMS) and partner tools, including Casablanca, MEWS, Apaleo, RoomRaccoon and protel, keep daily operations smooth, with no extra workload. In Switzerland, Gastfreund is the exclusive partner behind the info channel in Swisscom blue TV business, bringing the platform straight onto the in-room TV. Trusted by more than 7,000 properties and built on over a decade of experience since 2012, Gastfreund is developed in Germany, hosted on German servers and fully GDPR-compliant. Beyond hospitality, the same platform also serves the healthcare and senior-living sector, as a digital patient app for rehabilitation and specialist clinics and a resident app for care homes."
Capabilities
Pre-Check-in & Check-out
Pre-Check-in & Check-out
A PMS integration turns the Guest App into a full check-in and check-out channel. Connected to your property management system, it lets guests complete pre-check-in before arrival, check out digitally, access their invoice and pay, all from their own phone. Data flows in both directions, so nothing is entered twice, reception queues get shorter and your team gains time for the guests standing in front of them.
Guest Directory
Guest Directory
Provide all relevant information digitally, from booking to post-departure – for a team that's freed up and guests who are happier. Arrival details, opening hours, additional services, bookable services, ways to reach your team: whatever guests are looking for, they find it in one place.
Weekly Programme & Activities
Weekly Programme & Activities
Your weekly programme and activities are delivered at the right time and in the right place, directly in the guest's Guest App. Bookable in a tap the moment interest is highest, they drive more bookings and more ancillary revenue, without extra effort for your team. One click also sends the same content to your hotel newspaper, info channel, social media, website, CRM and 150 further channels.
Upselling
Upselling
Present your offers, experiences and activities, and make them directly bookable with a single tap. From wellness treatments and e-bike rental to extra services and local experiences, guests see what is available and book it in seconds. No phone call, no queue at reception. Every request reaches your team directly, turning inspiration into revenue at the moment guests are ready to book.
Digital Concierge
Digital Concierge
The Guest App works like a digital concierge: available 24/7, it answers the questions guests would otherwise ask at reception, from check-in times and wi-fi to opening hours and things to do nearby. At the same time it presents relevant offers and bookable services at the right moment. Guests find what they need in seconds, and your team is freed from repetitive enquiries.
Guest Communication
Custom Branding
Custom Branding
Guests reach you directly from the Guest App whenever a question comes up, with no phone call and no queue at reception. Your guests have the choice: a personal chat with your team, or the AI Assistant, which answers routine enquiries within seconds, around the clock. Chat messages arrive centrally in Gastfreund and can be answered from one place, by whoever is on shift.
Dedicated App Store Listing
Native App & Progressive Web App
Native App & Progressive Web App
The Guest App comes in two formats, because each has its own strengths. The progressive web app (PWA) needs no download and no app store account: one tap from a QR code, link or email. The native app for iOS and Android stays on the guest's phone and adds push notifications. You don't have to choose – you get both, and so do your guests. Maximum reach, maximum convenience.
Streamlined Communication
Streamlined Communication
Guest communication and team communication in one system: the Guest App is directly connected to Hotelboard, the hotel operations platform behind it. Guest enquiries are answered straight away, and the to-dos that come out of them are assigned within the team and ticked off in the same place. A unique combination on the market: what your guests ask for and what your team does about it finally run hand in hand.
Smart Processes
Smart Processes
From green stay options to room service: guests book and request your digital services themselves, in seconds and without calling reception. Each request arrives where it belongs, is assigned within the team and is ticked off once it is done. Fewer interruptions at the front desk, shorter response times for guests and internal processes that run in a fixed order rather than on handwritten notes.
Features
Communication & Messaging
Content Management
Upselling
Request Management
Available Add-ons & Modules
Guest App
Hotel Guest AppsStationary Hardware
Digital Signage & Lobby TechnologyAI Assistant
Hotel ChatbotsExperiences & Activities
Upselling SoftwarePMS Integration
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Achievements
This vendor's trending score is rising, Gastfreund is the #3 most trending product in the Hotel Guest Apps category (out of 94) and the #175 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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Gastfreund Case Studies
More revenue, less time at the desk: what a Guest App changes in daily hotel operations
MarciagadiCostermano (Italy)
Fewer emails, shorter queues: what a PMS-connected Guest App changed at Hotel am Fichtelsee
Fichtelberg (Germany)
56 hours less front-desk work per month: how HOLZLEITEN digitised check-in, billing and check-out
Obsteig (Austria)
References
"Gastfreund is not only a real benefit for our hotel guests, but also a time-saver for our team. And at the same time an important step towards sustainability, as it removes the need for a great deal of printed material."
"With Gastfreund, our guests receive the right offers and experiences at exactly the right moment – at the touch of a button, across all channels, before, during and after their stay. That noticeably increases our bookings, improves the guest experience and takes real pressure off our team in day-to-day operations."
Featured Customers
Hotelier Rating
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Smooth support and a very satisfying service — navigation could be clearer
Dep. Reservationsmanager from 75-99 room Boutique in Schruns (Austria)
Flexible all-in-one app builder with great support — needs more APIs
Marketing Manager from 75-99 room Boutique in Luxembourg City (Luxembourg)
Clear guest guidance with excellent support — multilingual pages need more flexibility
Assistant from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Hamburg (Germany)
Guests have all the information at their fingertips at all times — more customization would be good.
Owner from 25-49 room in San Candido (Italy)
Easy to use and attractive design — more automation would be good.
Assistant to the Operations Manager from 25-49 room in Kirchdorf in Tirol (Austria)
User-friendly for guests and easy to manage behind the scenes
Owner and Member of the Executive Board from 5 to 9 room Vacation Rentals & Villa in Ruhpolding (Germany)
Easy extranet handling and guest contact — but PMS messaging could be combined
Vice director from 25-49 room Luxury Hotel in Murren (Switzerland)
Clear guest communication and task overview — with a few checklist gaps
Front office from 75-99 room Extended Stay & Serviced Apartment in Glowe (Germany)
Guest messaging that boosts revenue — with better brand and WhatsApp integration
Owner from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Vienna (Austria)
Versatile guest directory offering great added value — room-specific push notifications still missing
Managing Director from 25-49 room Vacation Rentals & Villa in Haundorf (Germany)
Expert Q&A and Partner Recommendations
Submit RecommendationWhat does this product or service do well?
As a hotel software provider and integration partner, we have been working with Gastfreund for quite some time and have consistently had a very positive experience. We particularly appreciate the straightforward and professional collaboration. The interface works reliably, and whenever questions or new requirements come up, there is always a competent contact person available. We also receive positive feedback about the solution from our mutual clients.
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What differentiates this product or service from the competition?
For us, the combination of a well-established product and a team that truly understands the hospitality industry is a major advantage. Gastfreund has been established in the market for many years, and its solutions have been developed in close collaboration with leading companies and well-known players in the hospitality industry. This industry expertise is reflected in a product that is very practical and tailored to the actual needs of hotels. The collaboration on a technical level is also smooth and straightforward, which is particularly important to us as an integration partner.
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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?
I would recommend any hotelier considering Gastfreund to take a closer look at the solution and see how its features for digital guest communication could fit their specific property. It is also worth considering from the beginning how Gastfreund can work together with the existing hotel software and current processes. From our experience, the collaboration and integration work very well.
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News
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More revenue, less time at the desk: what a Guest App changes in daily hotel operations
Gastfreund
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Fewer emails, shorter queues: what a PMS-connected Guest App changed at Hotel am Fichtelsee
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56 hours less front-desk work per month: how HOLZLEITEN digitised check-in, billing and check-out
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Digital Guest Directory: Hosts on the rise
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Guest App: The key to modern guest communication
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Industry report: Digitalisation & AI in the hotel industry
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