Stop Paying 18–25% OTA Commissions in Varanasi
Are Online Travel Agencies taking ₹90,000 to ₹1,40,000 every month out of your direct room revenue? For independent riverside guesthouses and heritage homestays near Assi and Dashashwamedh Ghats across Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Godowlia, Lanka, and Chet Singh Ghat, third-party platforms like MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, and Goibibo absorb a massive slice of your hard-earned booking profits during peak season (October to March (peak Dev Deepawali in November and winter pilgrimage season)).
With Antena Hotel OS, you launch a dedicated, direct-booking web portal with direct UPI and credit card checkout, keeping 100% of your guest room revenue without commission deductions.
Why Varanasi hotel owners choose Antena
Direct UPI & Card Payment Checkout
Eliminate third-party payouts. Guests booking room stays in Varanasi pay directly to your bank account via instant UPI and credit card integration, giving you immediate cashflow during October to March (peak Dev Deepawali in November and winter pilgrimage season).
Built-In Guest Management & Instant Booking Confirmation
Replace slow email/WhatsApp reservation chats with an automated direct booking engine. Guests select their room type, check live availability, and receive instant confirmation without OTA middleman fees.
Purpose-Built for Independent Hotels (8–40 Rooms)
Designed specifically for independent hoteliers who need a high-converting, mobile-first website without paying expensive software developers or monthly commission fees.
Varanasi hotel questions
- How much OTA commission can a hotel in Varanasi save?
- An independent property with 15–25 rooms in Varanasi typically surrenders ₹90,000 to ₹1,40,000 in commissions per month during peak season (October to March (peak Dev Deepawali in November and winter pilgrimage season)). Shifting direct guests to your own web portal recovers these funds immediately.
- Can guests pay via Google Pay, PhonePe, or Credit Cards?
- Yes. Antena integrates direct Indian payment gateways, allowing guests to pay via any UPI app, debit card, or credit card directly to your merchant account.
- When is the best time to set up direct bookings for Varanasi?
- Properties in Varanasi prepare during the primary buying window (August–September) before tourists begin booking for the upcoming season (October to March (peak Dev Deepawali in November and winter pilgrimage season)).
- Do I need technical skills or a software developer?
- No. Antena automatically builds, hosts, and maintains your direct-booking website. You manage room availability and tariffs through a clean dashboard.
- What if I already have listings on OTAs like MakeMyTrip?
- You can keep your existing OTA listings for discovery while giving direct guests a better experience and direct booking incentives on your own official domain.
Keep your Varanasi bookings commission-free
Free setup and migration. No lock-in — cancel any time.