Hotel payment processing without the friction
Stripe-powered payments integrated into your direct booking flow: cards, wallets and Link, in your guest's currency, with fraud protection built in.
GuruHotel processes hotel payments through Stripe — its payments partner since 2019 — supporting Checkout, Elements, Payment Links, Link, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Guests pay in their own currency inside the booking flow, with Stripe's fraud protection, and payments reconcile with your reservations automatically.
Stripe security
PCI compliance and fraud protection handled by Stripe — GuruHotel's payments partner since 2019.
One-tap wallets
Link, Apple Pay and Google Pay reduce checkout friction where it matters: mobile.
Multi-currency
Guests pay in their currency with smart detection; you operate in yours.
Reconciled with bookings
Every payment maps to a reservation — no orphan charges, no manual matching.
Why payment processing makes or breaks direct bookings
A guest who has to re-type card details on a clunky form abandons. A guest who can pay with Link, Apple Pay or Google Pay in one tap completes the booking. Payment UX is conversion infrastructure — especially on mobile, where most hotel bookings happen.
Stripe under the hood, since 2019
GuruHotel has processed payments with Stripe since 2019, using Checkout, Elements, Payment Links, Link, Apple Pay and Google Pay. That means bank-grade security, PCI compliance handled by Stripe, and the payment methods guests already trust.
Multi-currency for international guests
Hotels in Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe sell to travelers from everywhere. GuruHotel's checkout supports multiple currencies with smart currency detection, so a guest from Berlin pays in euros while your property operates in pesos or dollars.
Payments that match your reservations
Because payments live inside the booking engine, every charge maps to a reservation — see our payments orchestration for how authorization, capture and refunds stay aligned with your PMS records.
Trusted by independent hotels
GuruHotel powers direct bookings across the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.
Hotels served
Annual booking volume
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions about our product.
Which payment methods are supported?
Cards via Stripe Checkout and Elements, plus Payment Links, Link, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can guests pay in their own currency?
Yes — multi-currency checkout with smart currency detection is built in.
Is it secure?
Payments are processed by Stripe with its fraud protection and PCI compliance. GuruHotel has partnered with Stripe since 2019.
What is Stripe Link and why does it matter?
Link stores a guest's payment details securely so returning customers pay in one tap — a measurable conversion boost for hotel checkouts.
What are the processing fees?
Stripe's processing rates apply based on your market. GuruHotel charges no commission on direct bookings — contact us for details for your property.