BookiFlex – Vacation Rental & Accommodation Booking Plugin vs Hotel Booking Calendar – Optimand

Online accommodation booking, made simple. No complex setup, no bloated forms — just click & book. Website | Live Demo | Customization | Support BookiFlex is a lightweight direct booking plugin for owners of self-contained accommodation: vacation rentals short-term rentals apartments cabins glamping units guesthouses bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) small & family hotels …who want to accept reservations directly on their WordPress website. Each unit is booked as a whole, has its own availability calendar, and follows a simple, clear booking flow without hotel-style complexity. Everything you need to accept direct bookings From apartment booking to small guesthouses and family hotels, BookiFlex gives you everything you need to accept reservations directly on your WordPress website — and it fits naturally into any theme and design. Ready to take bookings on day one — no extra plugins needed — manage accommodation, pricing, availability, payments, and guest notifications without installing additional booking plugins. Works with any WordPress theme — the booking widget is isolated from your site’s styles, helping prevent layout conflicts. Easy to match your brand — customize colors, typography, border radius, and other visual elements using CSS design tokens. Fully responsive — guests can book comfortably from desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. Flexible booking search block — place a search form with a calendar anywhere on your website using Gutenberg, Elementor, or a shortcode. A simpler booking experience Unlike traditional booking systems that send visitors through multiple pages, BookiFlex keeps the entire booking process inside a single modal window. Guests can: choose their dates; view available accommodation; complete their reservation; pay online (or choose offline payment); all without leaving the page they’re currently viewing. You decide how visitors open the booking widget: with a Book Now button placed anywhere on the page; through a booking search form designed as a call-to-action section; using an optional floating booking button that’s available across the entire website. Why it matters 👆 Less clicking. Visitors stay on the same page instead of navigating through multiple booking screens. ⚡ Less waiting. Fewer page loads mean a faster booking experience. 📱 Less friction. The entire flow is optimized for desktop and mobile devices. 🎯 More completed bookings. Open Demo Website Need help with customization? Open the booking widget from any element Matching the widget to your site’s style Get Support Perfect for Owners of vacation rentals, apartments, cabins or glamping units booked as a whole Guesthouses, B&Bs and family-run small hotels where each room is booked as a whole Small short-term rental businesses Hosts who want to increase direct bookings Anyone tired of overly complex booking plugins Not sure it fits your case? Ask in the support forum — or reach out privately if you’d prefer. Who this plugin is NOT for Large hotels or properties with complex operational workflows Hostels, shared rooms or bed-based accommodation Properties requiring guest relocation or room-level inventory management Properties requiring a full-featured channel manager Businesses needing housekeeping or staff scheduling Key Features (Free) The free version includes everything you need for direct accommodation booking on your WordPress website: Direct bookings from your own website Accept reservations without sending guests to external booking platforms. Modal booking widget A fast and distraction-free booking experience (on desktop and mobile) that works with any WordPress theme. Flexible booking CTAs Add booking actions anywhere on your website using a booking button, Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, or shortcode. Availability management per accommodation Manage availability for each unit with built-in overbooking protection. Flexible pricing Set prices based on the number of guests. Multiple rates support Create different pricing options with individual prices and payment settings. Payment options Accept offline payments, bank transfers, or online payments with configurable deposits. Email notifications Automatically notify guests and administrators about booking activity. Advanced Features (Pro) As your rental business grows, the Pro version helps you save time, reduce manual work, and increase revenue from direct bookings: Channel synchronization with iCal Keep availability synchronized with external platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com to avoid manual updates and overbookings. Advanced availability management Manage multiple units, availability rules, and more complex booking scenarios without spreadsheets or manual tracking. Configurable booking calendar Control calendar behavior, including date selection rules and unavailable dates display. Grow your revenue per booking Offer paid extras, additional guests pricing, and flexible rate options to generate more revenue from each reservation. Dedicated support Get help with setup, configuration, and making the most of BookiFlex for your rental business. Explore the full Pro feature list and documentation: bookiflex.com Third-Party Libraries This plugin bundles several third-party libraries distributed under GPL-compatible licenses (such as MIT, BSD, ISC and GPL). Some JavaScript files are minified for performance reasons. The original source code and project libraries are available in the BookiFlex repositories: github.com/BookiFlex A complete list of third-party licenses is available in the NOTICE file. External services When Stripe payment gateway is enabled, payment and transaction data is sent to Stripe for processing. No data is sent until a user initiates a payment. Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy Stripe Terms of Service: https://stripe.com/legal

The Optimand plugin is a dedicated booking interface designed specifically for the hospitality industry. It provides a powerful, local tool to streamline the room reservation process directly from your WordPress site. The core feature is the Smart Calendar: a high-performance availability and rate search tool. This plugin is fully functional and includes all layout templates, custom translations, and granular design options. It allows guests to select dates and room requirements on your site before being redirected to your Booking Engine (BE) URL to complete the reservation. The plugin supports automatic configuration for 16 major booking engines (Bedzzle, Blastness, Bookassist, Bookingexpert, D-Edge, Ennismore, Ericsoft, Ermes, Guestline, Little Hotelier, Mirai, Sabre Synxis, Simple Booking, Travelclick, Verticalbooking, Web Hotelier) and allows manual configuration for any custom booking URL. Key Features: * Fully Local & Functional: All styling, templates, and settings work directly within WordPress. * Smart Redirect: Acts as a bridge, sending guests to your Booking Engine with pre-selected dates and guest information. * Visual Configurator: Match the calendar design to your theme by adjusting colors and layouts without touching any code. * Multi-language & Currency: Built-in management for international guests with customizable text strings. * Dual Integration: Use the provided shortcode or trigger the calendar from any existing button via CSS selectors. * Multiple Presets: Create and manage up to 2 different calendar configurations for your site.