Built for Accommodation Businesses in Tanzania

Manage Your Accommodation Like a Pro

Complete accommodation management system for Hotels, Lodges, Motels, Apartments, Airbnb & Guest Houses. Handle bookings, billing, payroll, inventory - everything in one place.

15+

Modules

6

Business Types

24/7

Support

WatuStay

Dashboard Overview

20
Rooms
85%
Occupancy
TZS 2.4M
Today's Revenue
12
Active Guests
One System, Multiple Business Types

Built for Every Hospitality Business

Choose your business type during setup - the system adapts to your needs

🏨

Hotel

1-star to 5-star hotels. Full booking, rooms, online reservations

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Lodge

Walk-in focused with nature tourism support

🛌

Motel

Roadside accommodation, quick stays, simple billing

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Apartment

Long-term rentals, monthly billing

✈️

Airbnb

Short-term rentals, self check-in

🛋

Guest House

Quick check-in, simple management

From budget guest houses to luxury 5-star hotels — WatuStay adapts to your business

★★★★★

Supporting 1-star to 5-star properties

Everything You Need

Powerful Features for Your Business

15+ modules designed for real hospitality operations in Tanzania

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Room Management

Manage room types, pricing, availability, and status (available, occupied, cleaning, maintenance) with a visual room grid.

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Booking System

Online reservations, booking calendar, advance payments, status tracking. Guests can book from your property website.

Quick Walk-in Check-in

One-click guest registration for walk-ins. Capture name, phone, assign room - done in 30 seconds.

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Billing & Payments

Auto-generate invoices on checkout. Accept Cash, M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, Bank Transfer, and DPO Pay online.

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Reports & Analytics

Revenue reports, occupancy rates, daily summaries. Interactive charts and graphs. Export to Excel and PDF.

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SMS Notifications

Automatic SMS to guests on check-in (welcome), check-out (thank you), and booking confirmation via Wanzago API.

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HR & Payroll

Employee management, departments, leave tracking. Payroll with automatic PAYE, NSSF, SDL, WCF calculation per Tanzania law.

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Venue & Hall Hiring

Manage conference halls, meeting rooms, gardens. Book for weddings, seminars, meetings with full billing.

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Inventory Management

Track supplies - toiletries, cleaning products, food, linen. Stock in/out, low stock alerts, supplier tracking.

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Fixed Assets

Register all property assets - beds, TVs, ACs, furniture. Track per room, auto depreciation, maintenance logs.

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Property Website (20 Templates)

No website? Choose from 20 beautiful templates. Guests can view rooms and make bookings online instantly.

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Accounting Export

Export data to QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, Sage, Zoho. IIF, XML, CSV formats. Chart of accounts mapping.

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Multi-User & Roles

Super Admin, Property Admin, Receptionist, Accountant. Each role sees only what they need. Full activity logs.

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License & Security

Tamper-proof license system for offline installations. CSRF protection, password hashing, role-based access control.

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PWA & Offline Ready

Works as a Progressive Web App. Install on phone/tablet. Service workers for offline access on low-spec devices.

Simple Setup

Get Started in 4 Steps

1

Choose Your Plan

Select the package that fits your business size and needs

2

Setup Your Business

We configure your rooms, staff accounts, and business profile

3

Train Your Team

Quick training session for your receptionists and managers

4

Go Live

Start managing your property professionally from day one

Affordable Pricing

Plans That Grow With You

No hidden fees. Cancel anytime. All prices in Tanzanian Shillings.

Basic
TZS 50,000 /month
Perfect for guest houses and small lodges. Billed annually at TZS 600,000/year.
  • Up to 25 rooms
  • 2 staff accounts
  • Room management
  • Walk-in check-in/out
  • Billing & invoices
  • Basic reports (daily/monthly)
  • Cash & mobile money payments
  • Guest management
  • Booking system
  • Property website
  • HR & payroll
  • Venue hiring
  • Accounting export
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Enterprise
TZS 250,000 /month
Full power for large properties and chains. Billed annually at TZS 3,000,000/year.
  • Unlimited rooms
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Everything in Standard
  • HR & payroll (Tanzania law)
  • Venue & hall hiring
  • Accounting export (QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, Sage)
  • Multi-branch support
  • License for offline installation
  • Priority support
  • Custom branding
  • Staff training included
  • Database backup & restore
  • Dedicated account manager
Contact Sales

Need a custom plan? Contact us on WhatsApp

Trusted by Hospitality Businesses

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"WatuStay transformed our guest house operations. Check-ins that used to take 5 minutes now take 30 seconds. Our staff love how simple it is."

JK

John Kiwanga

Manager, Sunrise Guest House - DSM
★★★★★

"The payroll module saved us from hiring an accountant. PAYE and NSSF are calculated automatically. Reports are exactly what TRA needs."

AM

Amina Mohamed

Owner, Ocean View Hotel - Zanzibar
★★★★★

"WatuStay made running our lodge so much easier. From check-in to billing to inventory - everything is in one place. I recommend it to every lodge owner in Dar."

GW

George Woiso

Owner, Gracious Lodge - Dar es Salaam

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! WatuStay has an offline mode that runs on your local computer using XAMPP. All data is stored locally. No internet required for daily operations.
Yes. WatuStay is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Staff can install it on their phones or tablets and use it like a native app. It works on any device with a browser.
Yes. The payroll module follows Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) tax brackets. PAYE, NSSF (10%+10%), SDL (4.5%), and WCF (0.5%) are all calculated automatically when you run payroll.
Yes. WatuStay supports Cash, M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, Bank Transfer, and DPO Pay for online card payments. You can record any payment method.
Yes. WatuStay supports Hotels (1-5 star), Lodges, Motels, Guest Houses, Apartments, and Airbnb-style rentals. Each business type gets features tailored to their needs.
Yes. Export to QuickBooks (Online & Desktop), Tally, SAP, Sage, Zoho Books, or generic CSV. Full chart of accounts mapping included.
Cloud setup takes less than 1 hour. We create your account, add your rooms, and train your team. You can start using it the same day.
Yes. All passwords are hashed, sessions are secured, and access is role-based. For offline installations, the system is protected with encrypted license keys tied to your machine.