Independant hoteliers prefer Amenitiz

A simpler, more local alternative to Cloudbeds for independant hotels

Cloudbeds is built for large, complex hotel operations.Amenitiz is designed for small hotels that need simplicity, local compliance and everything include: from bookings to invoicing.

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Quick answer: Which one is best?

Amenitiz is the best choice for independent hotelswith 11-30 rooms in Portugal because:

1. It's 4-5x more economical: €42-125/month vs €300-600/month
2. Specifically designed for 11-30 room independent hotels vs designed for all kind of properties
3. AmenitizPay native120+ OTAvs third-party integrations
4. All-inclusive (PMS + website + booking engine) vs extra add-ons
5. Local support in Portuguese 7/7 vs. global support

‍Estimated savings: €2.400-4.800/year

Amenitiz vs Cloudbeds: what you really get

Amenitiz gives you more automation and fewer tools to manage. From bookings to payments, everything happens in one connected platform so you spend less time on admin and more time running your hotel.

Amenitiz vs Cloudbeds — Comparison
Features
Price
42 – 125€ / month
100 – 300€ / month
Designed for
Independent hotels in Europe, from 11 to 30 rooms
Boutique hotels and large hotel chains, from 1 to 500 rooms
Trustpilot score
4.6
3.8
PMS
PMS fully integrated with Channel Manager and Booking Engine
PMS with Channel Manager and Booking Engine
Channel Manager
120+ OTAs
300+ OTAs
Integrated OTA chat
Free
Free
Booking Engine
Optimized booking engine, fully integrated into your website and designed to convert visitors into direct bookings
External booking engine
Booking Engine commission
No
No
Hotel website
Hotel website optimized for SEO and fully responsive on smartphones and tablets
Canvas-style template with limited customization options
SEO optimization
Advanced SEO included – improve your organic ranking at no extra cost
Basic SEO
Booking experience
Streamlined booking process, flexible payment options, and seamless mobile experience
Streamlined booking process, flexible payment options, and seamless mobile experience
Payments
AmenitizPay
Stripe with fees (1.2% + €0.35)
Dynamic pricing
PriceAdvisor
Revenue Intelligence – not included in the base plan
Analytics & reporting
Occupancy reports, ADR, RevPAR, and much more
Smart reports powered by AI technology
Hotel ads
AmenitizBoost
Digital marketing solutions
Customer support
Industry-leading customer support, in your native language
Phone, email, and live chat
Learning center
Free access to The Hotel Club + blog, guides, and resources
Articles, e-books, podcasts, webinars, calculators
Booking migration
Guided by a dedicated expert throughout the entire process
Manual
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Other reasons why people chose Amenitiz

Powerful channel manager without the complexity

Cloudbeds offers advanced distribution features designed for large hotels and groups.
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Amenitiz delivers a channel manager that covers everything small hotels need (without overengineering) fully connected to your PMS and booking engine.

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Booking engine and website: included, not an add-on

With Cloudbeds, the booking engine is a paid module and websites are template-based.

Amenitiz includes a fully integrated booking engine and website, designed to drive direct bookings and reflect your brand.

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Hotel payments: where Amenitiz clearly wins

Cloudbeds relies on external invoicing and integrations to meet local fiscal rules.
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Amenitiz includes:
• Native invoicing
• Local compliance (including SEF reporting in Portugal)
• Amenitiz Pay for centralized payments

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Features

Everything included, no add-ons needed

PMS

Property Management System

Manage your entire property from a centralised dashboard. Track bookings, automate check-ins/outs, and organise housekeeping in one place.

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INTEGRATED

Booking engine

Maximise occupancy with a seamless booking experience. Guests can book in just 3 clicks on your website, and availability updates instantly across every channel.

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OTAs

Channel Manager

Sync your availability and rates across all OTA platforms in real time. Say goodbye to overbookings and manual updates.

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AMENITIZPAY

Payment System

Streamline payments with our fully integrated solution. Send payment requests, reduce errors, and give guests a secure, simple way to pay.
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DYNAMIC PRICING

Price Advisor

Set the right rates at the right time : get dynamic pricing recommendations based on your competitors and seasonality.

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Testimonials

Hear it from our clients

"Since I started using Amenitiz, my bookings have increased. I highly recommend Amenitiz: a simple, effective, and essential tool!"
Thomas Buet
Hotel Manager - L'Ardésia
"At our hotel, we used to spend hours updating availability across all the OTAs… until we discovered Amenitiz."
Stefania Ciaccio
Hotel Manager - Palco Rooms & Suites
"As independent hoteliers, this is how we’ve managed to save time in our day-to-day operations."
Jenny Prieto
Hotel Manager - We Boutique
"Amenitiz has made it easy to automate tasks in my hotel – like invoicing and payments."
Mónica Guimaraes
Hotel Manager - Casa do Engenho
4.6/5 from 15.000+ customers

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FAQs

Common questions from hotels switching to Amenitiz

Is Amenitiz a replacement for Cloudbeds?

Yes, especially for independent hotels and B&Bs that don't need enterprise complexity

Does Amenitiz include the booking engine?

Yes. It's part of Amenitiz, not an add-on.

Does Amenitiz support SEF reporting?

Yes.

How does pricing compare?

Amenitiz is generally more cost-efficient for small hotels, with fewer paid modules.