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Johan
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2021
Everything you need and More... and then some!
It covers all aspects of what is required in the hospitality industry. From the restaurant all the way to wedding facilities and online booking platform.
CONSThe software altough works great and does everything it should, looks a bit dated.
Reason for choosing Semper
Pricing.
Reasons for switching to Semper
We required POS for our restaurant as well as PMS for the lodge.
Vendor Response
Thank you for the great review, Johan! Are you on the new Semper web system yet? This is a very modern system with a lot of new functions. Feel free to send us an email and we will contact you to to switch you over.
Replied November 2021
Martin
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2021
Great Product!
it works well and they have great partner support
PROSit works well and they have great partner support
CONSOnline is still not there but I'm sure its a end-user problem at the moment (training)
Reason for choosing Semper
[SENSITIVE CONTENT] the sales reps was really helpfull
Reasons for switching to Semper
there was not product/partner support
Vendor Response
Thanks for the review, Martin. We're happy to hear you are enjoying the software.
Replied July 2022
Corne
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
1
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed November 2023
A fragmented system lacking user-friendly application
Frustrating at best. I have to add that we had a junior technician who constantly impressed us with her service and willingness to help us. She was a breath of fresh air and I felt that she was a gem. The system truly disappointed compared to her desire to resolve issues.
PROSAnalytics and reporting were good, although one needs proper training to make sense of the various reports.
CONSFragmented nature of each of the functions within the system. It never felt comfortable to use the features as they didn't seamlessly talk to each other. Training was not beneficial and on-the-job training a hard task to accomplish. We employed 365Villas and couldn't believe how fast and user-friendly it is. We were operational with 2 weeks, whereas we took 3 months to go-live with Semper.
Reasons for switching to Semper
A property management system that is user-friendly, comprehensive, intuitive, smooth between features and applications and the ability to bolt-on additional services as required. Semper did not really allow for the latter.
Vendor Response
Dear Corne, Thank you for sharing your feedback on Semper. We appreciate your insights in helping us refine our services. We regret any inconvenience you faced with Semper's user-friendliness and cohesion. We're committed to addressing these issues, enhancing user experience, and improving onboarding. Your positive note on analytics is encouraging. We'll ensure our analytics remain robust and user-friendly. We're evaluating your comparison with 365Villas to enhance Semper's functionality and deployment speed. Your experience is crucial, and we're dedicated to exceeding expectations. If you have further suggestions, please reach out. We value your feedback and hope for the chance to serve you better.
Replied December 2023
Jacobus
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2024
overall user
All in one product. Need to understand the setup if the system and products but if set up correctly it runs pretty good.
CONSMost of the updates is for the web base.
Reasons for switching to Semper
Got no support from them and no feedback on queries.
Vendor Response
We'd like to inform you that we're implementing a change to Semper to enable local access to the web interface. This adjustment is aimed at providing a more convenient and efficient experience for users. If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to offering an improved service with these enhancements.
Replied January 2024
Tom
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2021
Semper Hospitality Software
The software is stable. Integrates well with other programs, - accounting and other booking systems. The maintenance and development is excellent on the program. The staff are friendly and willing to help and assist all the time.
PROSThe product stood out from others as it was easy to use. It incorporated tour groups and individuals that other programs could not do. A huge amount of data can be recouped through the record systems and easy to find them. Was easy to set the system up to our needs.
CONSThere is nothing that I do not like or find irritating.
Reason for choosing Semper
The system could handle tour groups and the individual guest in the group.
Vendor Response
We can't thank you enough for the kind words, Tom. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we're on the right track.
Replied November 2021
Rhona
Hospitality, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed January 2024
Ultimate Safaris Review
Frustrating, struggling to get to work with our service provider as he is just never available.
PROSThat we could use it as a Central Reservations
CONSToo big a program for our slow internet in Namibia Struggle to get it to work for us.
Reasons for switching to Semper
we grew, central reservations and i knew the product from previous companies where i worked at
Vendor Response
We're honored that you chose Semper after switching from Hotellinx Cloud due to your company's growth and your familiarity with the product from previous experiences. If you have further concerns or suggestions, please feel free to reach out. We're committed to enhancing your experience with Semper. Thank you for choosing us for your Central Reservations needs!
Replied January 2024
Lisa
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2021
Semper is the best!
The customer support from Semper is fabulous and they now have specialist support members who are very knowledgeable about the product.
PROSSemper Online is one of the easiest software packages that I have ever used and it has been extremely easy to convert from a server based system to this online one. It is extremely user-friendly and training new staff is now much easier.
CONSThere is nothing negative about Semper although it can be tricky when the internet is down - but that's not their fault!
Reasons for switching to Semper
Semper is both a CRM and a PMS so it is not necessary to use 2 systems to update rates to our channel manager.
Vendor Response
Thanks so much for the great review, Lisa! We are so glad you enjoy the Semper web system. Your review means a lot to us!
Replied November 2021
Nadia
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2022
User Friendly, with a Super Support Staff
Always friendly and always helpful and willing to assist.
PROSThe software is easy to understand and to use. This makes it a joy to work with on a daily basis.
CONSSometimes the updates bring out more problems.
Reasons for switching to Semper
They were not user friendly at all, less functionality and the support service was not good. Plus them being a foreign company, there was problems with VAT calculations - they were never 100%
Vendor Response
Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you find Semper user-friendly and enjoy working with it daily.
Replied January 2024
Tarryn
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
Impressive Software
The functionality and features are very helpful.
CONSThe system can be complicated and overwhelming.
Reasons for switching to Semper
We were interested in having more functionality and features, which Semper seemed to offer.
Vendor Response
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're pleased to hear you find our software impressive with helpful functionality and features. We understand concerns about complexity and overwhelm and appreciate your feedback. We're continuously working to enhance user experience, and your input is valuable. If you have specific suggestions or questions, please let us know.
Replied January 2024
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed September 2022
umkulu
Stock Control is accurate and profit margins are nice to see
CONSCurrenlty there is ONE colour coded for both the Guest that has (i) made partial payment; AS WELL as the Guest that has Paid in FULL. It would be nice to have the Calendar View to highlight in DIFFERENT COLOURS the two types of Guests, those who have PAID IN FULL; and those who have made Payment, but still have OUTSTANDING account prior to their arrival and check in. Because of this issue, one now has to actually click on the booking to open the reservation in order to see if there person is Paid in FULL ; or only partially paid.
Reason for choosing Semper
SA product and support
Reasons for switching to Semper
Point of sale
Leon
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2021
The ideal software for my business
Pre Semper we had a number of lost bookings as well as a serious problem with double bookings. With Semper being linked directly to our multi channel manager ( MyAllocator ), this problem has totally disappeared. The proiduct comes with 100's of reports so i can pull any stats i need for pipeline management, house maintenance etc. its all there.
PROSits simple to use and very reliable. I run it locally as we are very rural and the internet is not always reliable. despite running locally, Semper also allows me remote access via a web browser interface so i am able to manage bookings from anywhere.
CONSNothing really. its not the fanciest software on the market, but it does everything i want at a very reasonable price.
Reason for choosing Semper
Semper was chosen as its was easy to use and had all the features we needed. We also found support to be very good and requests for new functionality were handled very fast. The user interface at the time was pretty basic, but this meant that user training was fast and easy. a big plus actually. Subsequently they have developed a more modern web based interface so you now have the choice of using either.
Reasons for switching to Semper
automation.
Vendor Response
Thank you so much for this great review, Leon. We really appreciate your support and we are so glad our system was able to sort out the issues you had before you implemented Semper.
Replied November 2021
Vernon
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed January 2024
Not happy
Nothing, not user friendly, set up promises weren’t kept, waste of money
CONSSet up promises weren’t kept, blackmailed to accept or threatened to be tuned off
Vendor Response
We're sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. We take your feedback seriously and apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced. Your concerns about the system not being user-friendly and setup promises not being kept are noted. We aim to address and rectify any issues promptly. If you have specific details or additional feedback, please reach out to our support team so we can better understand and assist you. We appreciate your input and are committed to improving our services.
Replied January 2024
Karla
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2023
Semper Support Review: [sensitive content hidden]
The support service from [sensitive content hidden] has been consistently excellent.
PROSConsistently proven to be incredibly helpful. His knowledge and responsiveness have made resolving issues a smooth and efficient process. I appreciate his dedication to provide excellent assistance.
CONSI currently find the support service to be outstanding, and I can't think of anything that needs improvements at the moment.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Semper consistently provides excellent support. We appreciate your acknowledgement of his helpfulness, knowledge, and dedication. If you ever have further comments or suggestions, feel free to reach out. We're here to assist you!
Replied January 2024
Bronwan
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
Extremely User Friendly and Great Support
I have worked with Semper at Multiple Properties around South Africa and even opted to have Semper implemented in Botswana. I would not use any other PMS in future.
CONSIn my opinion I have not yet found any fault with Semper in order to advise on any improvements required.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find Semper extremely user-friendly and appreciate the great support. It's fantastic to know that you've chosen Semper for multiple properties and even implemented it in Botswana. We're grateful for your trust and loyalty. If you ever have any suggestions or further comments, feel free to reach out. We look forward to continuing to serve you!
Replied January 2024
Christoffel Jose
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Great Booking System
The accounting section is very helpful, the basic understanding of booking your rooms and sales split is very handy and easy
CONSExport reports not really for debtors use, have to use another method to get accurate report totals
Vendor Response
Thank you for your positive review! We're pleased to hear that you find our booking system great, especially the helpful accounting section and easy sales split. We appreciate your feedback on the export reports and are committed to enhancing our features. If you have any specific suggestions, feel free to share. We're here to provide an even better experience for you!
Replied January 2024
Alex
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2023
Semper Property Management System
Makes managing properties and rentals so much easier. Nice function for housekeeping and good integration with most booking websites.
CONSLooks outdated (like a software from the early 2000's). But I was using the desktop version and from what I understand, the web platform is much better and more modern.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that Semper makes managing properties easier with good integration. We appreciate your input about the desktop version's appearance, and we're excited for you to explore the more modern web platform for an updated experience. If you have any further comments or suggestions, feel free to let us know. We're here to enhance your property management journey!
Replied January 2024
Leanne
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2021
Semper Review
Overall it has been a good experience with very little difficulties in user management. I would recommend the software to other resorts without hesitation.
PROSThe booking System is very user friendly for my front office staff as well as the online booking system which is very user friendly for my guests.
CONSThe guest search engine could be improved to be more specific
Reason for choosing Semper
We chose the hospitality software as it was very similar to our manual system we had in place at the resort therefore was an easy transition for us.
Vendor Response
Leanne, thank you for the great review! We're so happy you find value in the system. Feel free to send us an email with your suggestions on the guest search engine. We will be happy to look into it.
Replied November 2021
Ewaldt
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed July 2023
Semper PMS Experience
The system is good for small independent hotels, It serves the daily needs of reservations, front office and housekeeping and accounting.
PROSDashboard has an easy to use format and everything you need in one place.
CONSThe reporting does not support easy revenue management and analysis.Semper channel manager only connects with limited otas, which is restrictive.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you find the Semper PMS dashboard easy to use. We appreciate your insights about the reporting challenges and limitations with the channel manager. If you have any specific suggestions or further comments, feel free to share. We value your input and are here to support your hotel's needs!
Replied January 2024
David
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
It is user friendly with and Support is always helpful.
The system is user Friendly.
PROSThe online integrations make my front desk duties very easy.
CONSThere is nothing to change at the moment. The support staff ([sensitive content hidden]) is always available to assist.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you find the system user-friendly and appreciate the helpful support. If you ever have further comments or suggestions, feel free to reach out. We're here to assist you!
Replied January 2024
Sharmia
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2024
Easy to use
easy to make new bookings and keep up to date with availability.
PROSVersion 8 is easy to use. Great value for money
CONSThe new semper is a bit different from the older version.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your feedback on Version 8! We're thrilled to hear it's easy to use and offers great value for money. If you have any more comments or suggestions, feel free to share. We appreciate your support!
Replied January 2024
Sarika
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2023
Makakatana Review
We use it daily. Quick functioning and easy to view
CONSThe search function does not display all reservations searched for in that name
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you use our system daily and find it quick and easy to use. We appreciate your feedback about the search function and will look into improving it for a better experience.
Replied January 2024
Phelokazi
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
Semper booking system is the besy!
Semper booking system covers all aspects of what is required in the hospitality industry. the software is stable and reliable at all times.
PROSvery accurate! it keeps track of all booking information. semper consultants are always there to assist.
CONSnothing that i like the least about semper booking system
Thato
Hospitality, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed August 2023
The Best Support Team
Helpful and polite team.
PROSAutomatically emailing corrospondence documents.
CONSUnable to generate the Excel sheet for the daily sales report.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad you appreciate the automated emailing of correspondence documents and the helpful and polite support team. We've noted your feedback about generating the Excel sheet for the daily sales report. If you have further comments or suggestions, feel free to share. We're here to assist you!
Replied January 2024
Martin
Verified reviewer
Hospitality, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed January 2024
Semper review
Semper is cloud based, you can use it anywhere.
CONSSemper has glitches or is offline that creates issues
Reason for choosing Semper
It was cheaper buying and licensing monthly
Vendor Response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you appreciate Semper's cloud-based accessibility. We apologize for any glitches or downtime and are actively working to improve reliability. If you encounter issues, please contact our support team. Your input is important to us.
Replied January 2024
Lou
Hospitality, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2022
Assistance with network and server disconnection
That I can retrace anything even if it is a simple void
PROSThe POS system is most impactful as waiters use it most. I love the fact that I can retrace anything.
CONSI cant split my order slips like drinks or kitchen. System sees an order slip as one unit, I would like it if I could separate my bar orders and my kitchen orders
Reason for choosing Semper
Easier to have one system work for both stations