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RoomStay Becomes First Hotel &
Holiday Park Booking Engine to Offer Afterpay

RoomStay Becomes First Hotel & Holiday Park Booking Engine to Offer Afterpay

Reimagining the Digital Journey in Hotel Industry


For far too long, the hotel industry has functioned within a fragmented digital ecosystem. The distinction between a booking engine and a hotel's website has traditionally been seen as two separate entities. This very distinction, seemingly innocuous, has become a crucial leakage point, often driving potential guests straight into the arms of OTAs.


At RoomStay, we challenge this outdated narrative.

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A First for Hotel and Holiday Park Bookings

RoomStay, the Australian-based booking engine known for streamlining hotel and holiday park reservations, has officially become the first platform in its category to integrate Afterpay as a payment option. The new functionality, now live across its system, allows travellers to spread the cost of their accommodation over time. The move is expected to influence booking behaviour in the leisure sector.

"Travellers are increasingly looking for ways to manage their spending without compromising on experience. By offering Afterpay directly through the booking engine, we're helping our partners convert more lookers into bookers. It removes a key point of friction. This isn't just a tech add-on. It's a strategic step forward, flexible payment is now an expectation. If you're not offering it, you're behind."



Declan Mimnagh

Founder of RoomStay



Meeting the Demand for Flexible Travel Payments

The integration caters to a growing segment of guests, particularly younger travellers and families, who prefer payment options that reduce upfront costs. Industry analysts suggest that BNPL features can help reduce cart abandonment and encourage premium selections like upgrades and longer stays.

Unlike traditional redirects to external providers, RoomStay's Afterpay option is embedded seamlessly within the booking process. Guests remain within the hotel or park's branded environment, making it easier to choose how they want to pay.

Expanding Access to Premium Travel Experiences

RoomStay's rollout of Afterpay aligns with rising demand for guest-friendly travel solutions. With many Australians opting for domestic travel and short-stay getaways, splitting payments can make higher-value bookings feel more attainable.

The feature is available to all RoomStay clients who use Till Payments as their payment gateway. The company has hinted that additional payment innovations may follow.

Setting a New Benchmark for Booking Engines
RoomStay positions itself as a booking engine that gives accommodation providers greater control and better conversion outcomes. This Afterpay integration builds on a growing feature set designed to support revenue growth and reduce reliance on third-party platforms. With this release, RoomStay reinforces its role as a forward-thinking player in the accommodation tech space and raises the standard for what booking engines can offer.

About RoomStay

RoomStay is an Australian-owned booking engine built for hotels and holiday parks. Designed to drive more direct bookings and increase revenue, RoomStay offers a fully customisable guest journey, seamless integration with leading payment platforms, and powerful tools to improve conversion. The platform is trusted by properties across Australia and beyond for its speed, flexibility, and modern approach to reservation technology.

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About Afterpay

Afterpay is a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform that enables customers to purchase goods and services in four interest-free instalments. Founded in Australia and now part of the Block, Inc. family, Afterpay is widely used across retail, travel, and services, offering flexible payment options that empower consumers to budget and pay over time. Its user-friendly approach has made it a trusted payment method for millions of shoppers around the world.

Learn more at afterpay.com.