Hotel Booking Payment Request Addon 2.0.0

The Hotel Booking Payment Request Addon is a specific extension designed to work with a popular WordPress plugin called MotoPress Hotel Booking (sometimes known as MotoPress Accommodation Booking).

This addon is specifically engineered to handle payment requests and notifications related to the booking process that require human interaction or manual processing outside of an instant gateway transaction (like PayPal or Stripe).

🔑 Key Functionality

The main purpose of the Payment Request Addon is to streamline the communication and payment collection process when a booking requires a manual payment, confirmation, or deposit.

1. Manual Payment Notification

Requesting Payment: It allows the hotel manager (admin) to send a formal email notification to the guest when payment is due, either for a deposit or the remaining balance, especially when the guest initially paid a partial amount or chose an offline payment method (like bank transfer).

Payment Link: The email typically contains a direct link that takes the guest to a secure payment gateway page (if online payments are integrated) or provides instructions for an offline transfer.

2. Status Updates and Confirmation

Booking Status Change: The addon allows the admin to quickly change a booking status (e.g., from "Pending Payment" to "Payment Requested") and notify the guest automatically.

Automatic Reminders: It can be configured to send automated reminders if a payment request is sent but not completed by a specified deadline.

3. Dedicated Payment History

It provides a clear record of all payment requests sent for a particular reservation, helping the admin track the communication flow and outstanding balances.

🏨 Use Cases

This addon is particularly useful for hotels and rental properties that:

Offer flexible payment methods (e.g., bank transfers, payment upon arrival).

Require a manually verified deposit before confirming the reservation.

Need to send a second payment request for the remaining balance due 30 days before arrival.

In summary, the Hotel Booking Payment Request Addon automates and professionalizes the manual communication needed to manage and collect payments from guests when the entire booking amount is not paid instantly via an online gateway.

Would you like to know more about its integration with WooCommerce or other MotoPress Hotel Booking addons?