Hotel software for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has a dry season and a green season, and the difference changes who books, how long they stay and which regions fill up.
Running a small property in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is full of small lodges, eco-hotels, surf houses and villas, from Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula to Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna and the Caribbean coast. Guests often come from North America and Europe, the dry season from December to April is the busiest, and Booking.com and Airbnb are used a lot.
The challenge is the green season, when some regions slow down while others stay lively, and the many stays that mix tours, surf and nature. Owners need one reliable calendar across sites, flexible prices by season, and a way to avoid empty nights between longer stays and short stopovers.
Set up for Costa Rica
Prices in CRC
Keep your rates in CRC, with seasons for the dry months and the green season so each period is priced on its own terms.
Cleaning status per room
Mark rooms as dirty, being cleaned or ready, so your team knows which cabin or room to prepare next after a checkout.
Booking.com and Airbnb in sync
Both channels update from one agenda in both directions, which cuts the risk of a double booking on a busy dry-season weekend.
Who books in Costa Rica
Costa Rica draws guests from the United States, Canada, Europe and neighbouring countries, with many eco-conscious travellers. Most combine several regions on a circuit, staying two to four nights in each. Beach holidays run longer. Many book months ahead for the dry season, while green-season travellers decide later. Owners need clear directions, transfers or parking information and a calendar that stays current across channels.
What shapes bookings in Costa Rica
Guanacaste and the Pacific north
Dry and sunny, with beaches and resorts. December to April is busiest, and North American families fill the calendar during school breaks.
Arenal, La Fortuna and Monteverde
Volcano views, hot springs and cloud forest attract nature travellers. Guests usually stay two or three nights as part of a circuit.
Manuel Antonio and the central Pacific
Wildlife and beaches bring families and couples. The park draws steady demand, with rainy-season discounts often working well.
Caribbean coast, Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo
A different climate and rhythm, with turtles and surf. Tortuguero access is by boat or plane, so arrival timing needs care.
Questions from Costa Rica hotel owners
Which currency does Costa Rica use?
The Costa Rican colón is the local currency, though many visitors think in US dollars. In Sojodesk you can set prices in the local currency.
How do I price the green season?
Many owners use seasonal rates and last-minute discounts to fill quieter periods. Occupancy rules can then raise prices when the calendar fills up.
Can I handle one-night circuit stays?
Gap discounts and flexible minimum stays help fill single nights between longer bookings. You decide which dates allow short stays.
Can guests check in at a remote lodge?
Online check-in and Sojolock smart locks with an automatic pincode per booking can reduce the need for staff to meet each arrival. Remote locations still need clear instructions.
Can guests book directly on my own website?
Yes. You get your own booking page in four languages, where guests book without commission. It can sit next to your Booking.com and Airbnb listings, all on one calendar.
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