Direct Booking Engine

Booking Engine With Zero Commission
— Direct Bookings in Arabic

Let guests book directly on your website or WhatsApp. Zero commission vs. 15–25% on Booking.com. Native Arabic RTL checkout. Mada, STC Pay & SADAD payments.

No commission. No setup fees. No hidden costs.

Commission Calculator

How Much Are You Paying OTAs?

Move the sliders to see how much you lose every month to commissions.

10,000 SAR
20%
OTA Commission / Month
−2,000SAR
With Sutahi Direct
0SAR
You get back annually by switching to direct booking:
24,000 SAR / year
Key Features

A Booking Engine Built for the Saudi Market

Every feature chosen specifically for Saudi guest expectations and the local payment environment.

Arabic RTL Booking Flow

Native Arabic checkout — Tajawal font, right-to-left layout, Arabic date picker. Guests book in the language they think in.

Mada + STC Pay + SADAD

The three payment methods that cover 95% of Saudi guests. All processed securely through ZATCA-compliant payment gateways.

Hijri Date Selector

Guests choose check-in and check-out using the Hijri calendar — especially important for Hajj, Umrah, and Ramadan reservations.

Mobile-Optimized

Over 55% of Saudi guests book on mobile. The booking engine is touch-first, fast-loading, and tested on all major Saudi carriers.

Promo Codes & Corporate Rates

Create discount codes, corporate account rates, and loyalty-member pricing. Apply rules automatically at checkout.

Instant ZATCA Invoice on Booking

Every booking generates a ZATCA Phase 2 compliant invoice automatically — signed, QR-coded, and emailed to the guest.

Integration Options

Four Ways to Accept Direct Bookings

Each channel works independently or together — choose what fits your workflow.

Embed on Your Hotel Website

One line of JavaScript. Your booking widget appears on your homepage, room page, or any page. Fully branded.

Share via WhatsApp Link

Saudi guests prefer WhatsApp. Send a direct booking link in your WhatsApp Business messages. One tap to book.

QR Code for Lobby & Reception

Print and display a QR code at reception, in rooms, or on marketing materials. Guests scan and book instantly.

Standalone Booking URL

A clean, SEO-friendly booking page at your custom URL. Link it from Google Business, Instagram bio, or email campaigns.

Payment Methods

Every Payment Method Saudi Guests Trust

Pre-integrated. No payment gateway setup. ZATCA-compliant invoices on every transaction.

Mada85% of Saudi payments

85% of Saudi card payments run on Mada. The most important payment method for any Saudi hotel.

STC PayMost popular digital wallet

Saudi Arabia's most-used digital wallet. One-tap payment for millions of STC subscribers.

SADADNo card required

Saudi bill payment network. Guests pay through their bank app without sharing card details.

Visa / MastercardInternational guests

International cards for corporate guests and tourists. 3D Secure processing with chargeback protection.

Cash on ArrivalOptional

Optional. Offer cash payment with a configurable deposit requirement to secure the booking.

The Real Comparison

Direct Booking vs. OTA Channels

Commission is only part of what you give up by relying exclusively on OTAs.

CriteriaBooking.com / ExpediaSutahi Direct
Commission 15–25% per booking 0% — keep every SAR
Guest Data Owned by OTA — you get nothing Full name, email, phone, stay history
Brand Experience Generic — your hotel listed among competitors Your logo, colours, story, upsells
Competitor Ads Shown on your listing page None — guests see only your offer
Upsell Capability Not possible Room upgrades, breakfast, early check-in
Cancellation Policy OTA sets the policy You set your own policy
FAQ

Common Direct Booking Questions

Yes. Most hotels use both — OTA for discoverability, direct for profitability. Sutahi's channel manager syncs rates and availability so you never double-book. You can even set a lower direct rate to incentivise guests to book with you.

The booking engine is active as soon as you add your rooms and rates — which takes about 20 minutes. Embedding it on your website adds another 5 minutes. WhatsApp link sharing is instant.

Yes. Booking confirmation, pre-arrival reminder, and checkout thank-you messages are all sent in Arabic when the guest selects Arabic. SMS and email are both supported.

Yes. You can configure each room type to require full payment, a fixed deposit amount, or a percentage. The remaining balance can be collected at check-in.

Always 0% Commission

Start Accepting Direct Bookings Today

Setup in 20 minutes. No integration fees. Zero commission — not today, not ever.