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Guest message templates

8 messages that cover a stay from booking to the next booking. Copy one, replace the [bracketed] parts with your details, and send it from your PMS, OTA inbox or email. Each template says when to send it and on which channel.

After booking

Booking confirmation and portal link

Send: Right after the booking is confirmed · Email

Subject: Your stay at [Property name] is confirmed

Hi [Guest first name],

Thank you for booking [Property name] from [Check-in date] to [Check-out date]. We are looking forward to having you.

Everything you need for the stay is in your guest page: [Portal link]
- check in online so arrival is quick
- directions, WiFi and house rules
- extras you can add before you arrive

If anything about your plans changes, just reply to this email.

Best regards,
[Host name]

Before arrival

Pre-arrival check-in reminder

Send: 3 days before check-in · Email

Subject: Three days to go: check in online

Hi [Guest first name],

Your stay at [Property name] starts on [Check-in date]. Check-in opens at [Check-in time].

Please complete online check-in here: [Portal link]. It takes about two minutes and means we can have everything ready for you, including the names of everyone staying.

Arriving early or late? Tell us in the check-in form and we will do our best to help.

See you soon,
[Host name]

Arrival day

Arrival instructions

Send: Morning of check-in day · SMS / WhatsApp

Hi [Guest first name], welcome to [City] today! Address: [Address]. Access: [Door code / key box / reception]. WiFi: [Network] / [Password]. Your guest page with directions and house rules: [Portal link]. Questions? Reply here. – [Host name]

During the stay

First-evening check-in

Send: Evening of the first night · SMS / WhatsApp

Hi [Guest first name], just checking that you have settled in at [Property name]. If anything is missing or not working, reply here and we will sort it out. Restaurant tips and local guides are in your guest page: [Portal link]

During the stay

Mid-stay add-on offer

Send: Day 2 of stays of 3 nights or more · Email or SMS

Subject: A few extras for the rest of your stay

Hi [Guest first name],

Hope you are enjoying [Property name]. If it helps, you can add these from your guest page:
- [Extra 1, e.g. late check-out until 14:00] – [Price]
- [Extra 2, e.g. breakfast basket delivered at 08:00] – [Price]
- [Extra 3, e.g. airport transfer] – [Price]

Order and pay here: [Portal link]

[Host name]

Check-out

Check-out reminder

Send: Evening before check-out · SMS / WhatsApp

Hi [Guest first name], a reminder that check-out is tomorrow at [Check-out time]. Please [checkout steps, e.g. start the dishwasher and leave keys in the box]. Need a later check-out? Request it in your guest page: [Portal link]. Safe travels! – [Host name]

After the stay

Thank-you and review request

Send: Day after check-out · Email

Subject: Thank you for staying at [Property name]

Hi [Guest first name],

Thank you for staying with us. We hope you had a good time in [City].

If you have a minute, a short review helps other travellers and helps us improve: [Review link]

Was anything not as expected? Reply to this email; we read every message.

Best regards,
[Host name]

After the stay

Direct rebooking invitation

Send: 6 to 10 weeks before the same season next year · Email

Subject: Back to [Property name] next [season]?

Hi [Guest first name],

Last [season] you stayed with us at [Property name]. Dates for next [season] are opening up, and as a returning guest you can book directly with us here: [Direct booking link]

[Optional: Returning guests get (benefit, e.g. a free late check-out) when booking direct.]

Hope to welcome you back,
[Host name]

You received this because you agreed to hear from us when you checked in. Unsubscribe: [Unsubscribe link]

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Send these automatically with Staying

Staying's messaging sends timed emails around each stay from the bookings it syncs, and every message can link to the guest's portal for check-in, the guidebook and add-ons. SMS is included from the Growth plan.

Related: guest experience checklist · help center