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# Best Resort Management Software of 2026

Updated October 21, 2026

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### [WebRezPro](/hotel-management/webrezpro-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 218
- Best for: Value for money
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

WebRezPro’s PMS contains the common features for managing hotel, such as accounting features and central reservation and staff management. The cloud-based system also offers a

[Read more](/hotel-management/webrezpro-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Room Booking: 5/5
- Occupancy Management: 5/5
- Online Reservations: 5/5
- Mobile Access: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/webrezpro-profile/#key-features)

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### [roommaster](/hotel-management/roommaster-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 130
- Starting price: $150.00/month
- Best for: Ease of use
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

InnQuest’s roomMaster software is a solution scalable for resorts of all sizes. Its features include central reservations, housekeeping management and several reporting functions.

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Activity Dashboard: 5/5
- Booking Notes: 5/5
- Partner Management: 5/5
- Customer History: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/roommaster-profile/#key-features)

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### [Mews](/hotel-management/mews-commander-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 60
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Mews is the operating system for hospitality, unifying workflows across revenue, operations and the guest journey so teams can automate the mundane and focus on memorable guest

[Read more](/hotel-management/mews-commander-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Channel Management: 5/5
- Booking Management: 5/5
- Customizable Templates: 5/5
- Activity Dashboard: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Marketing Automation: 1/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/mews-commander-profile/#key-features)

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### [Skyware](/hotel-management/skyware-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 4
- Starting price: $5,000.00
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Skyware is a comprehensive suite of guest-focused applications for resorts, with group bookings, spa and event management and restaurant POS functionality.

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### [Cloudbeds](/hotel-management/cloudbeds-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 351
- Best for: Small businesses
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Cloudbeds is the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more. The Cloudbeds platform unifies operations, distribution, guest experience, and revenue

[Read more](/hotel-management/cloudbeds-profile/)

##### What users love

- Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Centralized multi-channel booking control
- Comprehensive hotel operations toolkit

##### To take in mind

- Inconsistent and unresponsive support team
- Opaque pricing and upselling concerns
- Slow and limited email assistance

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Booking Aggregation: 5/5
- Loyalty Program: 5/5
- Room Inventory: 4.7/5
- Inventory Management: 4.1/5

##### Worst rated features

- Third-Party Integrations: 1.7/5
- Reporting & Statistics: 3.4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/cloudbeds-profile/#key-features)

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### [eviivo](/hotel-management/eviivo-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.0/5
- Reviews: 393
- Starting price: $40.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

eviivo Suite is an award-winning booking and property management platform, trusted by over 28,000 accommodations globally. It is designed to help accommodation businesses of all

[Read more](/hotel-management/eviivo-profile/)

##### What users love

- Comprehensive training and resources
- Consistently helpful and courteous staff
- Robust and evolving feature set

##### To take in mind

- Inconsistent and unresponsive support
- Setup process and compatibility issues
- Difficulty reaching phone support

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Real-Time Updates: 5/5
- Customizable Templates: 5/5
- Email Management: 5/5
- Alerts/Notifications: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/eviivo-profile/#key-features)

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### [Innkeeper's Advantage](/hotel-management/inkeepers-advantage-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 22
- Starting price: $67.95/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Innkeeper’s Advantage is an integrated cloud-based reservation and hospitality property management solution designed for bed and breakfasts, boutique inns and more. Key features

[Read more](/hotel-management/inkeepers-advantage-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Third Party Booking: 5/5
- Website Integration: 5/5
- Booking Management: 5/5
- Customer Support: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Inventory Management: 3/5
- Mobile Access: 4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/inkeepers-advantage-profile/#key-features)

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### [Infor HMS](/property/inforhotel-profile/)

- Overall rating: 3.3/5
- Reviews: 6
- Starting price: $15.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) is a cloud-based property management solution (PMS) adaptive to meet today’s and tomorrow’s hospitality challenges. Infor HMS is used to

[Read more](/property/inforhotel-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Online Booking: 1/5
- Built-in Accounting: 1/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 1/5
- Housekeeping Management: 1/5

##### Worst rated features

- Reviews Management: 1/5
- CRM: 1/5
- Guest Experience Management: 1/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 1/5

[See all features](/property/inforhotel-profile/#key-features)

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### [RDPWin](/timeshare/rdp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.0/5
- Reviews: 80
- Starting price: $500.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Resort Data Processing (RDP) offers customizable property management solution to meet operational and budgetary requirements of property owners. The solution serves a wide range of

[Read more](/timeshare/rdp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Point of Sale (POS): 4/5
- Booking Management: 3/5
- Multi-Channel Management: 3/5
- Email Marketing: 2/5

##### Worst rated features

- Website Integration: 1/5
- Third-Party Integrations: 1/5
- Calendar Management: 1/5
- Online Reservations: 2/5

[See all features](/timeshare/rdp-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Hosted Off-Site Model

- Price: $500.00/month
- Systems from $500 to $4,000/month. No transaction fees. Unlimited internet reservations are

##### On-Premise Purchase Model

- Price: $20,000.00one time
- Systems from $20,000 to over $100,000. Dependent on customer needs. No transaction fees. Unlimited

[See full pricing details](/timeshare/rdp-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Hotello](/hotel-management/mingus-hotello-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 89
- Starting price: $1.00/year
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Hotello is a cloud-based PMS and its customer service represents a strong value. The elegance in its design and the performance offered make it possible to create an adequate

[Read more](/hotel-management/mingus-hotello-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- User Management: 5/5
- GDS/OTA Integration: 5/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 5/5
- Third-Party Integrations: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/mingus-hotello-profile/#key-features)

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### [Maestro PMS](/hotel-management/northwind-maestro-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 23
- Starting price: $25,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

Maestro is one of the leading providers of hospitality management systems (HMS) in a Web Browser Based or Windows solution, with flexibility to deploy the feature rich browser

[Read more](/hotel-management/northwind-maestro-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $25,000.00one time

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/northwind-maestro-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Hoteliga](/hotel-management/hoteliga-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 98
- Starting price: $36.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

Hoteliga is a cloud-based hotel property management solution that provides hotels of all sizes, various tools and functionalities, which help them to manage their business

[Read more](/hotel-management/hoteliga-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Maintenance Management: 5/5
- User Management: 5/5
- Channel Management: 4.9/5
- Reservations Management: 4.8/5

##### Worst rated features

- Housekeeping Management: 3/5
- Built-in Accounting: 4/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/hoteliga-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Bronze

- Price: $36.00/month
- Plan for up to 10 rooms or apartments.

##### Silver

- Price: $64.00/month
- Plan for up to 40 rooms or apartments.

##### Gold

- Price: $114.00/month
- Plan for up to 90 rooms or apartments.

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/hoteliga-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [ReservationKey](/hotel-management/reservationkey-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 106
- Starting price: $37.00/month
- Best for: Small businesses
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

ReservationKey is a cloud-based reservation management solution designed for hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts and other vacation rental businesses. Key features include a

[Read more](/hotel-management/reservationkey-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Reservations Management: 5/5
- For Vacation Rentals: 5/5
- Credit Card Processing: 5/5
- Customizable Templates: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Group Reservations: 4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/reservationkey-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $37.00/month
- The plan has unlimited users, daily backups, and SSL high encryption standards.

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/reservationkey-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Aiosell](/hotel-management/aiosell-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 75
- Starting price: $15.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Aiosell is an All in One Hotel Hotel System uses automation & AI to increase revenues for hotels. Aiosell system includes Property Management System, Revenue Management System,

[Read more](/hotel-management/aiosell-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Tax Management: 5/5
- Restriction Management: 5/5
- Kill Switch: 5/5
- Front Desk Management: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/aiosell-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $15.00/month

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/aiosell-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Inn Style](/hotel-management/inn-style-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 71
- Starting price: £21.99/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Bookings? Sorted. Calendars? Synced. Vibes? Immaculate. Inn Style helps your property run smooth, so you can kick back & host like a legend. Manage your sales channels with our

[Read more](/hotel-management/inn-style-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Price/Margin Management: 5/5
- Payment Processing: 5/5
- Calendar Management: 5/5
- Rate Management: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/inn-style-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### 1 Room / Unit

- Price: £21.99/month

##### 2 Rooms / Units

- Price: £37.99/month

##### 3 Rooms / Units

- Price: £43.99/month

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/inn-style-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Sirvoy](/hotel-management/sirvoy-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 301
- Starting price: $15.00/month
- Best for: Ease of use
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Sirvoy is a cloud-based Hospitality Management System, suitable for hotels, inns, timeshares and more. Key features include front office and property management, reservation and

[Read more](/hotel-management/sirvoy-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Built-in Accounting: 5/5
- Dorms: 5/5
- Guest Experience Management: 5/5
- Multi-Location: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/sirvoy-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Starter

- Price: $15.00/month
- Pricing depends on the range of rooms.

##### Pro

- Price: $54.00/month
- Pricing depends on the range of rooms.

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/sirvoy-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Stayflexi](/hotel-management/stayflexi-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 164
- Starting price: $40.00/month
- Best for: Customer support
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Stayflexi is a property management software that helps businesses in the hospitality industry manage various administrative operations related to housekeeping, room bookings,

[Read more](/hotel-management/stayflexi-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Third-Party Integrations: 5/5
- Inventory Tracking: 5/5
- Content Management: 5/5
- Online Payments: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- User Management: 3/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/stayflexi-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $40.00/month

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/stayflexi-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [SabeeApp ](/hotel-channel-management/sabeeapp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 72
- Starting price: €89.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

SabeeApp is an all-in-one, cloud based hotel management software for modern hoteliers. From your account you can manage sales, reservations, pricing, administration and more. All

[Read more](/hotel-channel-management/sabeeapp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Partner Management: 5/5
- Inventory Control: 5/5
- Calendar Management: 5/5
- Multi-Location: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- API: 2/5
- Customer Database: 3/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 3/5

[See all features](/hotel-channel-management/sabeeapp-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: €89.00/month
- Add-ons are available.

[See full pricing details](/hotel-channel-management/sabeeapp-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Innkey PMS](/hotel-management/innkey-pms-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 44
- Starting price: $3.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

InnKey PMS is a cloud-based hotel property management solution that is designed for small to midsize hospitality companies such as independent hotels, hotel chains, resorts, inns

[Read more](/hotel-management/innkey-pms-profile/)

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### [Yanolja Cloud Solution Property Management System (PMS)](/hotel-management/ezee-absolute-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 405
- Starting price: $23.86/month
- Best for: Features
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Yanolja Cloud Solution PMS is an intelligent, cloud-based Property Management System designed to unify and automate every core hotel operation. From front office and reservations

[Read more](/hotel-management/ezee-absolute-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- API: 5/5
- Customizable Reports: 5/5
- Accounting: 5/5
- Billing Rate Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Calendar Management: 2.5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 3.7/5
- Housekeeping Management: 3.8/5
- Invoice Management: 4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/ezee-absolute-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Hotel Classic

- Price: $23.86/month
- The plan consists exclusively of a Cloud Property Management System.

##### Hotel Elite

- Price: $47.73/month
- The plan includes a Cloud Property Management System and a Booking Engine.

##### Hotel Star

- Price: $55.68/month
- The plan consists of a Cloud Property Management System and a Channel Manager.

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/ezee-absolute-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Booking Automation](/hotel-management/booking-automation-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 36
- Starting price: $7.95/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Booking Automation is a cloud-based channel and property management software which assists vacation rental managers, hosts and tour operators with rate setting and online bookings.

[Read more](/hotel-management/booking-automation-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Reservations Management: 5/5
- API: 5/5
- Payment Processing: 4/5
- Multi-Channel Management: 4/5

##### Worst rated features

- Property Management: 4/5
- Rate Management: 4/5
- Alerts/Notifications: 4/5
- Multi-Channel Management: 4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/booking-automation-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### 1-10 Listings

- Price: $11.95/month
- The price for the first 1-10 rental properties is $11.95 per rental per month. Setup fees start at

##### 11-30 Listings

- Price: $9.95/month
- For the next 11-30 listings, the price is $9.95 per rental per month.

##### 31-50 Listings

- Price: $7.95/month
- For the next 31-50 listings, the price is $7.95 per rental per month.

[See full pricing details](/hotel-management/booking-automation-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Clock PMS](/hotel-management/clock-pms-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 86
- Starting price: $100.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Clock is your Property Management System (PMS) built for busy-day reality, not ideal-day theory. When ten things happen at once, it keeps up.

Everything included. No locked

[Read more](/hotel-management/clock-pms-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Billing & Invoicing: 5/5
- Multi-Channel Management: 5/5
- Reservations Management: 5/5
- Booking Management: 5/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/clock-pms-profile/#key-features)

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### [ConvertDirect Booking Engine](/hotel-management/convertdirect-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 134
- Starting price: $80.00/month
- Best for: Value for money
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

STAAH ConvertDirect Booking Engine is a cloud-based booking solution for hotels, bed and breakfasts, motels, campgrounds and resorts of all sizes. It offers conversion tracking, a

[Read more](/hotel-management/convertdirect-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Online Booking: 5/5
- Channel Management: 4/5
- Promotions Management: 4/5
- Payment Processing: 4/5

##### Worst rated features

- Booking Notes: 4/5
- Group Reservations: 4/5
- Rate Management: 4/5
- Booking Management: 4/5

[See all features](/hotel-management/convertdirect-profile/#key-features)

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### [Djubo](/crm/djubo-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 65
- Starting price: $46.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

DJUBO StarSight is a cloud-based reputation management solution that caters to hospitality businesses of all sizes and offers tools for review generation, review monitoring and

[Read more](/crm/djubo-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Electronic Payments: 5/5
- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Competitive Analysis: 5/5
- Review Notification: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- User Management: 3.7/5
- Sales Reports: 4/5
- Response Management: 4/5

[See all features](/crm/djubo-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Small Hotelier

- Price: $46.00/month
- The plan is billed quarterly. It has the following ad-ons:
Doorlock Interface, DJUBO Express, Tally

##### Growing Hotelier

- Price: $77.00/month
- The plan is billed quarterly. It has the following ad-ons:
Doorlock Interface, DJUBO Express, Tally

##### Pro Hotelier

- Price: $132.00/month
- The plan is billed quarterly. It has the following ad-ons:
Doorlock Interface, DJUBO Express, Tally

[See full pricing details](/crm/djubo-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Snapfix](/cmms/snapfix-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 63
- Starting price: $129.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Streamline your hotel’s maintenance operations with Snapfix.

Designed for simplicity, Snapfix uses photos for clear communication and a traffic light system for seamless

[Read more](/cmms/snapfix-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Facility Scheduling: 5/5
- Real-Time Data: 5/5
- Service History: 5/5
- Technician Management: 5/5

[See all features](/cmms/snapfix-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### FIX (For Task Management)

- Price: $129.00/month
- - $129/ €129/ £110 per month, billed annually 
- Unlimited users
- 5,000 tasks per month 
- Core

##### Plan (For Scheduled Maintenance)

- Price: $199.00/month
- - $199/ €199/ £170 per month, billed annually 
- Includes everything in Fix
- Unlimited users 
-

##### Comply (For Safety and Compliance)

- Price: $299.00/month
- - This feature is COMING SOON
- Includes everything in Fix & Plan
- Unlimited users 
- 10,000 tasks

[See full pricing details](/cmms/snapfix-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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## Popular Comparisons

[

Sirvoy vs Yanolja Cloud Solution Property Management System (PMS)

](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hotel-management/ezee-absolute-profile/vs/sirvoy/)[

WebRezPro vs eviivo

](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hotel-management/eviivo-profile/vs/webrezpro/)[

roommaster vs Cloudbeds

](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hotel-management/cloudbeds-profile/vs/roommaster/)[

Stayflexi vs SiteMinder

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RMS vs innRoad

](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hotel-management/innroad-profile/vs/rms/)

A resort differs from a hotel in a few notable ways: Hotels are often located near main roadways, and serve as a nightly “home base” while travelers explore the surrounding area. Resorts, however, are often destinations in themselves. When it comes to software, they both require identical feature-sets, but resorts need some additional functionality to manage the more varied activities offered.

In this guide, we’ll differentiate between hotel management software and resort-specific systems, cover key considerations for prospective buyers and explain the pricing models.

[What Is Resort Management Software?](#WhatIsResortManagementSoftware)

[Common Features of Resort Management Software](#CommonFeaturesofResortManagementSoftware)

[Key Considerations](#KeyConsiderations)

[How Is It Priced?](#HowIsItPriced)

## What Is Resort Management Software?

When compared to hotels, resorts tend to be spread across more land, which gives them space to offer more activities and amenities, such as horseback riding, nature excursions, golfing, tennis and more. Also, travelers often plan events at resorts to enjoy the natural surroundings and facility amenities, including weddings, business outings and other occasions.

While a resort requires the same reservation and front-desk software features [offered in a hotel management system](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hotel-management/), these extra amenities bring with them potential issues. Resort staff must plan ahead and ensure scheduling is efficient to avoid problems that could drive away customers.

Therefore, resort management software supports the common functions of hotel management software, such as reservations, front desk and housekeeping management, point-of-sale (POS), [maintenance capabilities](https://www.softwareadvice.com/category/441-cmms/) and [guest management capabilities](https://www.softwareadvice.com/crm/)—along with other, more specialized features. These can be offered either within an integrated suite or as standalone modules, and can integrate with an existing [property management system](https://www.softwareadvice.com/property/).

## Common Features of Resort Management Software

In addition to common property management functions, resort-specific software often offers one or all of the following features:

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Spa management | Spa services are commonly offered at resorts and require certain features to operate smoothly, such as appointment scheduling, a guest preferences database and inventory managing capabilities. |
| Restaurant POS & restaurant management | Some hotels have dining options, but most resorts have full on-property restaurants to manage. Restaurant functionality typically includes a POS system with debit and credit card processing, inventory management, employee scheduling and marketing and reporting features. |
| Catering & event management | Resorts can manage weddings, corporate retreats and other events, with food and beverage inventory management and cost analysis, invoicing, staff management and reporting functionality. |
| Retail POS | A resort may offer shopping options to guests, from a basic general store to a clothing or jewelry shop. Like food and beverage establishments, these stores may require a POS system with debit and credit card processing and inventory management. |
| Activity management | Many resorts utilize their acreage to build world-class golf courses that draw thousands of players each year. Golfing and other popular activities, such as tennis, hiking or fitness classes, require scheduling software to maintain tee times and appointments, track member information and manage retail inventory. |
| Club management | For membership services, such as for a golf clubhouse, a resort managing system can offer features that allow staff to create, modify and manage membership entries. This can also include features to maintain a loyalty rewards program; users can automatically notify loyalty program members when they earn points to encourage booking again. |
| Maintenance management | Because resorts typically offer a wide variety of activities and services, maintenance is important to fix sudden infrastructure problems and keep facilities functional, safe and clean for guests. Maintenance functionality can help companies create a schedule for the upkeep of landscapes, buildings and machinery. |

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## Key Considerations

Resort managers should carefully consider the needs of their property before selecting a resort-specific system. Here are a few factors to keep in mind when making a decision:

**Promotional functionality.** Perhaps it’s a mountain full of snow to ski on; maybe it’s a sparkling beach, or a popular hiking trail through the nearby forest. Whatever the case, resort managers must promote their property’s strongest features to drive business. Choosing a system with strong marketing features, custom website creation and social media integration can help convey the character of your resort to the appropriate traveler segments.

**Global Distribution System (GDS) integration.** The GDS is a large network of hospitality companies and online travel websites that hotels and resorts can connect to using a central reservation system: a software feature that consolidates a hotel’s inventory and manages its Internet distribution. This ensures that your resort’s room rates and inventory are represented accurately and updated in real-time, so customers have the right information when booking online. Tapping into this system also increases the number of sales channels available to resorts, which can significantly increase revenue.

## How Is It Priced?

Like other systems designed for hospitality or property management, resort management systems are priced by either a monthly subscription payment or a single, upfront cost:

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| Pricing Model | Description | Examples |
| Subscription-based, or “Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)" | A monthly or annual fee, typically based on the number of rooms or units. Often denotes Web-based software. | RezOvation, WebRezPro, FrontDesk Anywhere |
| Perpetual license fee | A one-time, per-user or per-computer fee, which can increase with the number of rooms. Some products allow multiple users on a single license, while others require an additional license for each user. | Northwind Maestro, RDPWin, Execu/Suite |

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