Motel Management
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Motel Management, Staffing, Front Desk, Motel Maintenance, Motel Housekeeping, OTA’s - Booking.com & Expedia, Global Distribution System, Guestpoint PMS, Revenue Management, OTA’s - Booking.com & Expedia, Financial, Motel Marketing
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GuestPoint PMS Tips: Simplify Guest Accounts
Managing guest accounts in a motel can get messy — especially when payments are reversed, charges are posted incorrectly, or there are multiple transactions on the same booking. In this video, we show you a powerful but often overlooked feature in GuestPoint PMS: the Account Summary tab.
Increase your Motels Booking.com Rank
Want more reservations without spending extra on ads? Learn how to get more bookings on Booking.com by improving your motel’s visibility, conversion rate, and guest satisfaction. This practical guide covers everything from optimizing your listing photos to using Booking.com’s analytics tools effectively.
Understand How Motel Rates Affect Profit
Learn what affect an increase or decrease in room rate will have on your motel.
Website Speed Testing - Improve your SEO.
Testing your Motel Page Load Speed and how to improve it.
What are Google Hotel Ads, and is it Worth It?
What are Google Hotel Ads, and are they suitable for your Motel?
Front Desk Training - Check-in Guide.
Check-in for beginners with some helpful tips and tricks to help you level up your game.
Are Housekeepers Contractors or Employees?
Hiring Housekeepers as contractors or should they be employees?
How to Manage Motel Room Availability.
Managing your motel rooms is critical to maximizing profitability. It is about knowing when to hold rooms, when to sell rooms and when to restrict rooms.
Motel Management
Motel management is the daily coordination of people, guests, and property to keep a motel running smoothly. Managers oversee staff, guest services, reservations, cleaning, maintenance, finances, and compliance, while staying calm under pressure and solving problems as they arise.
Key Responsibilities of a Motel Manager
Staff management: Recruit, train, and roster reception, housekeeping, and maintenance teams.
Guest services: Handle bookings, support guest needs, and maintain high satisfaction.
Operations: Ensure rooms are serviced, public areas are clean, and safety procedures are followed.
Financial management: Manage budgets, purchasing, and basic accounting.
Compliance: Meet hospitality, legal, and WHS requirements.
Maintenance: Oversee repairs, gardening, and general property upkeep.
Essential Skills of a Motel Manager
Strong customer service and communication
Time management and organization
Practical problem-solving
Ability to multitask effectively
Confidence with booking systems and basic digital tools
Pathway to Becoming a Motel Manager
Gain experience: Start in hospitality roles to learn front-line operations.
Study: Hospitality or motel-management courses help build core knowledge. Have a look at our Motel Management Course.
Develop skills: Focus on communication, organization, and service standards to progress into management.