Hotel software for Australia
Australia has opposite seasons to Europe and varied climates, so a small property in Queensland, Tasmania or the Outback needs prices that follow school holidays and local weather.
Running a small property in Australia
Australia has motels, boutique hotels, holiday houses, farm stays and beach cottages, from Sydney and Melbourne to Byron Bay, the Great Ocean Road, Tasmania and the Gold Coast. Guests are mostly domestic, with many from overseas, and school holidays and summer drive big peaks. Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia are well used.
Owners deal with long weekends, school holiday blocks and short stays at busy times. Seasons differ by region, so the busy months in Queensland are not the same as in Tasmania. Keeping one calendar across sites and filling gaps between bookings is the daily task.
Set up for Australia
Rates in AUD
Set your prices in AUD, with seasons for school holidays, summer and quieter months.
Gap discount
Single nights between two bookings are easier to sell with an automatic gap discount.
Expedia and Booking.com
Connect Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia to one agenda, so availability is the same everywhere.
Who books in Australia
Many guests are Australians traveling during school holidays and long weekends, joined by visitors from New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North America. Domestic road trips often mean one to three nights, while international guests plan longer and further ahead. Owners should keep rates flexible around holiday periods, respond in English quickly and keep calendars accurate across channels.
What shapes bookings in Australia
Sydney and Melbourne
City stays are driven by events, business travel and weekend breaks. Summer festivals and major sporting weekends lift demand, and short stays dominate.
Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef
Winter is the dry and busy season for Cairns and the Whitsundays, with domestic and international visitors. The wet summer brings quieter weeks and fewer guests.
Tasmania and Victoria's coast
Summer holidays bring road-trippers to the Great Ocean Road and Tasmania. Small inns often have a strong summer and a quiet winter.
Uluru and the Outback
The cooler months are the main window for visiting the red centre. Stays are short and planned ahead, and limited accommodation means every night counts.
Questions from Australia hotel owners
Can I use Australian dollars?
Yes. Sojodesk lets you price in the local currency, and your booking page shows the same.
How do I price school holidays?
Create seasonal prices for the holiday periods and combine them with minimum stays. Last-minute discounts help with quiet weeks.
Can a small B&B manage cleaning?
Yes. Cleaning status is tracked per room, so you can see which rooms are ready.
Can guests check in without staff?
Online check-in and smart locks with an automatic pin code per booking, through our Sojolock connection, support late or unstaffed arrivals. Guests can fill in their details before arrival.
Can I set different prices for school holidays?
Yes. You can set seasons and occupancy rules in your prices, so school holiday weeks get their own level. The new rates then go to your connected channels and your own booking page.
See Sojodesk with your own rooms
Tell us about your property and we will set up a demo with your room types, rates and channels.
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