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The Guestbook: Cash Rewards Suite
4.8 (248 REVIEWS)
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98 out of 100
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The Guestbook: Cash Rewards Suite
Ranked 2 (out of 58) in Direct Booking Tools
2026 Finalist
HotelTechAwards
Hoteliers voted The Guestbook as the #2 Direct Booking Tools provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards
Learn about the HotelTechAwards rigorous 3-month process to rank the best hotel software in the worldDeveloped for hoteliers by hoteliers, The Guestbook: Cash Rewards Suite is a collection of growth driving enhancements to help boost direct bookings and increase your net revenue.
97% recommended by 298 hotels
Lotte New York Palace, Grupo Posadas, Oxford Hotels & Resorts & 295 others
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Hoteliers say
The Guestbook is praised as a direct-booking and loyalty engine that helps independent and branded hotels shift demand from OTAs to their own website, lifting conversion, repeat stays, and revenue while reducing commission costs. Reviewers repeatedly note easy setup, guest-friendly cash-back/points redemption, and strong partner support. The main gaps are deeper reporting, PMS/analytics integration, and more marketing tools to expand awareness and group business.
Lotte New York Palace, Grupo Posadas, Oxford Hotels & Resorts & 295 others
Read their reviewsWhat Types of Hotels The Guestbook is Popular For
Size
4 | X-Small (1-9 room)
48 | Small (10-49 room)
71 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)
212 | Large (100-499 room)
42 | X-Large (500+ room)
Country
216 | United States
35 | Mexico
22 | Canada
16 | United Kingdom
7 | Thailand
6 | Australia
5 | Malaysia
4 | Czech Republic
3 | Turkey
3 | Portugal
3 | Switzerland
3 | Virgin Islands, U.S.
3 | China
2 | Saudi Arabia
2 | Ireland
2 | United Arab Emirates
2 | Singapore
2 | Hungary
2 | Maldives
2 | India
2 | Greece
1 | Saint Lucia
1 | Barbados
1 | Netherlands
1 | Costa Rica
1 | Austria
1 | Germany
1 | Italy
1 | Argentina
1 | Bulgaria
1 | Dominican Republic
1 | Saint Martin (French part)
1 | Denmark
1 | Macau
1 | Puerto Rico
1 | Spain
1 | Panama
1 | Namibia
1 | France
1 | Croatia
1 | Sierra Leone
Type
220 | Boutique Hotels
158 | Resorts
151 | Luxury Hotels
133 | City Center Hotels
102 | Airport/Conference Hotels
99 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
90 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
89 | Branded Hotels
33 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
22 | Casinos
17 | Hostels
11 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
10 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
6 | Motels
Region
273 | North America
41 | Europe
22 | Asia Pacific
8 | Central America
7 | Middle East
6 | Oceania
3 | South America
2 | Africa
Category
365 | Loyalty Programs for Independents
248 | Direct Booking Tools
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What is The Guestbook?
Founded in 2014 | Headquarters in Las Vegas (United States) | 45 employees
The Guestbook: Cash Rewards Suite is a direct booking enhancement platform designed to improve hotel profitability by reducing reliance on OTAs and minimizing commission costs. It bolsters guest satisfaction and loyalty through user-friendly interfaces and cash-back rewards, offering hotels a competitive advantage. The suite allows hoteliers to gain valuable insights into customer data, thereby increasing revenue potential. Created by experienced industry professionals, it supports over 900 hotels worldwide in maximizing net revenue by driving increased direct bookings and rewarding loyal guests effectively.
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The Guestbook's Provided Description:
"Amplify the efficacy of your direct booking efforts with The Guestbook’s Cash Rewards Suite. There’s good reason why Amazon, Apple, Target, and most major credit cards have chosen cash back as the sole rewards currency to drive business results: it’s the #1 preference of consumers, and it drives significant incremental profitability. Founded in 2014 by long-time hoteliers, The Guestbook leverages innovative technologies and extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry to help independent hoteliers increase direct bookings. It provides over 900 of the world’s savviest hotel teams a more rewarding way to boost net revenue."
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Capabilities
Booking Engine Integration
Booking Engine Integration
With support for 80+ booking engines, easily inject the power of Cash Rewards into your existing site for an immediate boost to direct bookings.
Email Capture Plugin
Email Capture Plugin
There's a good chance some lookers aren't ready to be bookers. Travellers are 10x more likely to enroll in your marketing campaigns knowing they'll earn cash back when they book direct.
Member Deals
Member Deals
Guestbook Collection Hotels may offer private Member Only Deals and increase marketing exposure to over 2.5 million loyal Guestbook members.
RewardsDash
RewardsDash
Our hotelier extranet provides access to reporting, analytics, member profiles, and more.
In Stay Experiences
In Stay Experiences
Increase TRevPar and keep reward spend on property. Members can purchase any In Stay Experiences your property offers using their accrued rewards balance.
Features
Conversion Boosters
4/5 features
Personalization
4/5 features
Offers & Promotions
4/5 features
Rate Monitoring & Parity
4/5 features
Messaging & Communication
4/5 features
Rewards & Loyalty
4/5 features
Analytics & Performance
4/5 features
Available Add-ons & Modules
The Guestbook Extension
Loyalty Programs for Independents
A browser extension to help members automatically earn cash rewards at 60,000 hotel's world-wide. With your hotel as part of The Guestbook Collection, we'll convince users shopping on popular hotel booking sites to book on brand.com instead.
The Guestbook Reviews Summary
Ease of Use
4.8/5
Customer Support
4.9/5
ROI
4.7/5
Implementation
4.8/5
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This vendor's trending score is rising, The Guestbook: Cash Rewards Suite is the #2 most trending product in the Direct Booking Tools category (out of 58) and the #71 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
Learn moreThe Guestbook has opened its internal systems to Hotel Tech Report and earned the Verified Support Certification.
Learn more about this achievement in the official press releaseHoteliers voted The Guestbook as the #2 Direct Booking Tools provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards
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The Guestbook Case Studies
Oceanfront Growth: Direct bookings powered by The Guestbook
Fort Lauderdale (United States)
Beyond Game Day: How Scholar Hotels turned event-driven visitors into loyal, returning guests
State College (United States)
Elevating Loyalty & Experiences Through Direct Connections
Cancun (Mexico)
Turning Stays into Loyalty at Pacific Palms Resort
City of Industry (United States)
Strategic Growth at The Slate Phuket
Nai Yang (Thailand)
Turning Guest Experiences into Loyalty and Growth
Colorado Springs (United States)
Inspiring Returns and Lasting Impressions at Abode Hotels
Canberra (Australia)
ARCOTEL Hotels' Story of Transforming Guest Loyalty into Revenue Gold
Vienna (Austria)
Modern Hotel and Bar Boosts Direct Bookings with The Guestbook Partnership
Boise (United States)
CANVAS Hotel Dallas leveraged the power of cashback rewards to achieve a 24% increase in direct booking conversion.
Dallas (United States)
The West-End Hotel Collection in France has partnered with the Guestbook to enhance their three Parisian hotels' direct booking conversions.
Paris (France)
Clementine Hotel & Suites leveraged the power of cashback rewards to achieve a 40% increase in conversion
Anaheim (United States)
Alexis Park Resort strategically partnered with The Guestbook by instantly rewarding guests for booking direct
Las Vegas (United States)
Paramount Hospitality Management strategically partnered with The Guestbook by leveraging the power of cashback
Orlando (United States)
By offering Cash Rewards to non-casino guests, Sycuan Casino Resort managed to increase direct-bookings by 24%.
El Cajon (United States)
YOTEL grows direct bookings and rewards loyal guests
Boston (United States)
eat.drink.sleep strategically partnered with The Guestbook by leveraging the power of cashback.
Lake Havasu City (United States)
The San Carlos Hotel in New York City leveraged the power of cashback rewards to achieve a 35% increase in conversion.
New York City (United States)
RBH Management Independent hotel collection strategically partnered with The Guestbook by leveraging the power of cashback
York (United Kingdom)
Sustaining Growth Year-Round
Toronto (Canada)
Trusted by One, Referred to Another: A Case Study in Exceptional Partnership
New York City (United States)
Discover how Grupo Posadas allowed The Guestbook to generate a substantial increase in web direct conversion and revenue.
References
"The Guestbook has been a great partner in helping us convert more direct bookings."
Gilberto Samano
eCommerce Mangerle @
Haven Riviera Cancun
"The Guestbook has been a great tool to help us convert our guests to booking direct."
Bill Muench
Asset Manager @
Arabella Hotel Sedona
"The Guestbook has been a great partner helping us convert more direct bookings."
Mia Fox
Marketing Manager @
Ethos Hotel Oxford
"Even though we are a small 39-room property, the team at The Guestbook always makes us feel like we are their biggest, most important partner! Partnering with The Guestbook has been a game-changer for us. Their platform has boosted our direct bookings and delighted our guests with fantastic rewards. The loyalty program keeps our guests returning time and again. We are thrilled with the outcomes and our collaboration with The Guestbook!"
Erika Sather-Smith
Operations Manager @
Modern Hotel
"The solution offered is both simple and seamless, designed to attract and reward our new and returning luxury guests effortlessly with impressive results."
Karen Gameros
Sales Manager @
West End Hotel
"Partnering with The Guestbook has significantly boosted our direct bookings and enhanced guest loyalty."
Alexis Shreffler
Area Director of Revenue Strategy @
Aimbridge Hospitality
"We saw an immediate shift in business by partnering with The Guestbook within the first 30 days."
Michael Moreno
General Manager @
Alexis Park Resort
"We have been exceptionally pleased with the immediate shift of business from OTA's to direct channels within the first 30 days."
Marco Manzie Jr.
Vice President of Business Development @
Paramount Hospitality Management
"The Guestbook has been pivotal for increasing our direct reservations and growing the loyalty of our guests, and continue to be a key part of our long-term direct strategy."
Augustin Cacot
VP of Demand @
"As an independent hotel collection, we pride ourselves on overdelivering on guest service and amenities. But we lacked a mechanism to match (or beat) OTA member perks and branded hotel loyalty programs. The Guestbook provided us with that tool. It satisfies guest expectations, drives direct reservations, and fits friction-free into our operations."
Stacy Warner
VP of Revenue Strategy @
Eat.Drink.Sleep
"Partnering with The Guestbook has been highly effective in boosting our direct bookings."
Johanna Vargas
Yield Manager @
San Carlos Hotel
"Our strategic partnership with The Guestbook has enhanced our direct booking conversion while creating memorable experiences for our guests."
James Bradshow
Director of Revenue Management @
RBH Hospitality Management
"In the competitive hospitality industry, finding innovative tools to increase direct bookings is crucial. Our hotel’s adoption of The Guestbook has been a game changer in this regard. The platform’s intuitive design and user-friendly interface have significantly streamlined the booking process for our guests."
Don MacCorquodale
Director of Sales and Revenue Management @
One King West Hotel & Residence
"The Guestbook has increased direct bookings for us over the years. They have always been flexible with custom needs to assist our property and our initiatives. The best part is you always have the support you need from their team. This is a pivotal partnership for us."
Derek Brewster
Regional Director of Revenue Management, Americas @
Lotte New York Palace
"One of the greatest tools we incorporated in several years!"
José Jaime Lorenzo
Chief Commercial Officer - Hotel Business @
Grupo Posadas, S.A.B. de CV
"We could not be happier wit the impact that The Guestbook has made on our direct bookings."
Fred Anderson
Owner @
The Ashbrooke Hotel
"Partnering with The Guestbook has been a game-changer for ARCOTEL Hotels. It's not just a loyalty program; it has become an indispensable component of our e-commerce strategy. Through this collaboration, we've not only significantly boosted our direct bookings but have also seen a substantial increase in our average daily rate."
Jovan Savic
Head of eCommerce & Online Marketing @
ARCOTEL Wimberger
"Implementing the Guestbook has been great for our numbers-we've consistently seen month-over-month improvements in conversions and returns. We particularly appreciate how seamlessly the Guestbook operates in the backend. Once a guest signs up, the Guestbook takes care of all of the operational work."
Cindy Kim
Director of Revenue Management @
The Wick, Hudson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"We have seen that the Guestbook improves our booking engine's conversion rate. More direct bookings means we have a greater number of opportunities to deliver excellent guest experiences and foster loyalty."
Eumi Koh
Assistant General Manager @
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
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Direct bookings and loyalty made easy — signup timing could be better
Associate Director of Revenue Management from 200 to 499 room City Center Hotel in Toronto (Canada)
Verified
1 days ago
The Guestbook is a loyalty program that encourages direct bookings via cash rewards (5% Cash Back, 5% Cash for a Cause, or 15% Cash Forward for a future reservation). The program helps to increase conversion and loyalty, and enables us to more easily compete against the loyalty programs offered by major OTAs.
The program is free for gue...
Canada
Canada
Associate Director of Revenue Management
Large Hotel
10
Reaching guests we wouldn’t organically — but groups and weddings need more focus
Marketing Manager from 100 to 199 room Boutique in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
Verified
1 days ago
I believe The Guestbook has been able to help us reach places and people that maybe we organically wouldn't. We as a hotel may have paid media and partners but there is always a window of opportunity where clients can recommend or even stay with us with the rewards given by TG. This is a team effort and being assisted by our account manager...
Mexico
Mexico
Marketing Manager
Large Hotel
10
Easy-to-use loyalty program with simple enrollment — PMS enrollment would help
Manager from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Mount Horeb (United States)
Verified
1 days ago
Ease of use and simple enrollment. It is easy to use the loyalty program that guests value & reward approvals are simple.
United States
United States
Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
More direct bookings and loyal guests — but PMS integration would help
Reception Director from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Montreal (Canada)
Verified
1 days ago
Guestbook has been really beneficial for us by bringing in more direct bookings at better rates for our guests, encouraging customers to return, and helping us build long-term relationships with them. We also really appreciate having a dedicated Guestbook team that stays in direct contact with us, making the experience more personal and ens...
Canada
Canada
Reception Director
Large Hotel
10
Seamless customer care — waiting on SkyTouch integration
General Manager from 75-99 room Boutique in Morris (United States)
Verified
1 days ago
The Customer Care they provide to both the Hotel Staff & the Guest. They truly care about helping ensure the process is simply and seamless.
United States
United States
General Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
Great ROI and easy to use — package pricing is a hassle
General Manager from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in South San Francisco (United States)
Verified
9 days ago
Great ROI and a quality investment. Ease of use for both guests and the hotel. Very professional expertise and support from everyone we have interacted with.
United States
United States
General Manager
Large Hotel
10
Excellent integration support — loyalty widget overlay needs work
IT Manager from 75-99 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Florida City (United States)
Verified
10 days ago
Melissa Sura and John Israel have been excellent in getting our property integrated. They are professional and they follow-up really well to ensure complete setup.
United States
United States
IT Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
Cost-neutral loyalty that drives repeat business — reports could be better
DOSM from 200 to 499 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Atlanta (United States)
Verified
11 days ago
The program truly resonates and connects with customers. It allows them to get instant benefits with cash rewards to truly compete with brand or OTA programs while building loyalty with customers. The process is easy for customers, and they do not need to wait to accrue points or work through any long earning and redemption process. We have...
United States
United States
DOSM
Large Hotel
10
Easy direct bookings with guests who love the rewards
Director of Rooms from 75-99 room Boutique in Richmond (United States)
Verified
12 days ago
The customer support and communication. Guests love the loyalty program and the rewards. The direct bookings are very easy to use.
United States
United States
Director of Rooms
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
Easy to use and gives guests a reason to book direct — more offer flexibility would help
Corporate Director of Marketing from 200 to 499 room Boutique in San Diego (United States)
Verified
13 days ago
What I like most about Guestbook is how easy it is to use and how much guests seem to appreciate the flexibility. They can choose what works best for them—whether that’s a credit toward a future stay, cash back, or giving to charity.
From our side, it’s been a simple program to implement and support, and it gives guests another good reason...
United States
United States
Corporate Director of Marketing
Large Hotel
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Question:
What does this product or service do well?
Answer:
As a direct booking agency, we always preach the need to increase lifetime value with the customers you already have. The Guest Book helps us build that realationship / value over time through engaging loyalty programs that customers actually enjoy.
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As a direct booking agency, we always preach the need to increase lifetime value with the customers you already have. The Guest Book helps us build that realationship / value over time through engaging loyalty programs that customers actually enjoy.
It’s a win-win for both guests and independent hoteliers, offering the benefits of a loyalty program without sacrificing the personal experience that makes independent hotels special. I have Guestbook at various properties and have implemented in previous positions.
As a revenue firm, RevOptimum looks for solutions converting direct brand site traffic. The Guestbook aligns with our pricing by offering instant cash-back rewards that successfully bypass OTA commission fees.
The Guestbook does something deceptively difficult brilliantly well: it gives independent and boutique hotels a genuine answer to the loyalty programs of the big chains and OTAs. By offering guests up to 15% in cash rewards on direct bookings, it creates a tangible, immediate reason to book direct rather than through a third party. For the hotelier, it converts what would otherwise be an OTA commission into a direct relationship with the guest and at Triptease, anything that strengthens the economics of the direct channel is something we're naturally aligned with.
I like the fact that the platform and the property drive business to each other, making it a true hospitality partnership. Customer service and support are excellent. We actually have them in place at all of our independent properties and are looking to onboard them at our most recent addition once we get them settled in with their new PMS and CRS. With the absence of brand support, it is nice to have a partner that can assist with guest engagement and marketing opportunities.
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What differentiates this product or service from the competition?
Answer:
They really care about providing an experience that reflects your property and providing the most value to the right type of guests. Amazing customer service, and the partnerships team is second to none.
Showing all answers to: "What differentiates this product or service from the competition?"
They really care about providing an experience that reflects your property and providing the most value to the right type of guests. Amazing customer service, and the partnerships team is second to none.
I found it to be cohesive with the booking engine experience. Larger registered membership and hotel participation. Given their size, cross hotel production drives incremental occupancy. Can be part of your Indy brand, a huge value.
Traditional loyalty programs are too complex for boutique hotels. The Guestbook stands out with an instant cash-back reward system, allowing RevOptimum to boost conversions without diluting public rate integrity.
Most loyalty schemes ask guests to accumulate points they may never redeem. The Guestbook flips that model: rewards are cash, flexible, and guest-controlled. Cash Back, Cash Forward towards a future stay, or even a charitable donation. That simplicity is rare in this space. It's also purpose-built for independents and boutique brands, a segment most loyalty platforms ignore, and its network of 900+ hotels means a single property benefits from demand generated across the whole program, network effects that a standalone hotel loyalty scheme simply can't replicate.
The absence of license fees or other monthly recurring charges are a definite plus. The commission structure is reasonable considering what other platforms charge for similar services, and the support team is eager to assist with special projects and promotions.
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:
Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to increase the value of guests. The Guest Book pairs that value multiplier with direct booking tools that will decrease your OTA fees, while capturing/nurturing the right type of data you need to know your guests. It's such an easy implementation, and can be a great new revenue driver for any commercial strategy.
Showing all answers to: "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?"
Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to increase the value of guests. The Guest Book pairs that value multiplier with direct booking tools that will decrease your OTA fees, while capturing/nurturing the right type of data you need to know your guests. It's such an easy implementation, and can be a great new revenue driver for any commercial strategy.
Guestbook is well designed for independent hotels! While major hotel brands already have their own loyalty programs, independent properties often lack a way to build lasting relationships with repeat guests. This kind of program gives independent hotels a valuable opportunity to reward loyalty, encourage repeat stays, and create a more personalized guest experience.
Avoid points that travelers rarely redeem. Based on RevOptimum's experience, a cash-back structure with dynamic pricing will maximize your direct booking share, lower acquisition costs, and protect your bottom line.
Don't treat it as a standalone perk, treat it as part of a joined-up direct booking strategy. A cash reward is most powerful when the guest actually sees it at the moment of decision, so make sure the value is surfaced clearly across your website, booking engine, and the channels where you're competing with OTAs on price. Loyalty incentives and price confidence work best together: when a guest can see they're getting the best rate and earning cash for booking direct, the OTA argument disappears. That's exactly where our partnership with The Guestbook earns its keep.
Utilize the tool and the resources available to maximize return. Look for opportunities to capitalize on the platform's functionality and provide a seamless booking and stay experience for your guests.
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