Anton

Anton

I'm Anton from the team at StayHere. With 20 years of experience in the online travel website and host management space, I help accommodation owners with onboarding, channel management, and increasing direct bookings online.
V&A Waterfront

V&A Waterfront

If you’re heading to Cape Town, the V&A Waterfront is the place everyone talks about, and for good reason! It’s an iconic, vibrant hub right on the Atlantic Ocean, built around a real, working harbour. Imagine a massive, world-class entertainment,…

guesthouse cleaning checklist

Guesthouse Cleaning Checklist: A Beginner’s Guide

Free beginner’s guide Last week, a small hotel owner reached out asking if we had any resources about cleaning checklists… something they could download or perhaps an interactive tool their staff could use on tablets during room turnovers. It was…

How to add NightsBridge to your website

How to add NightsBridge to your own website

Here’s how to take direct bookings on your website without redirecting visitors elsewhere. Want to take direct bookings on your website without sending guests away? You can add the NightsBridge booking form right to your site, so visitors can check…

Swimming pool and view

Constantia

We have some questions about this pic… like, are those crops in the background green now? Looking for things to do and accommodation to stay in Constantia? You’re in for a treat, because Constantia doesn’t just sit there looking pretty…

Walker Bay Dunes Lodge Discount

Get up to 42% off at Walker Bay Dunes Lodge

Walkerbay Dunes Lodge and StayHere is offering exceptional value for travellers seeking a peaceful coastal escape. For a limited time, guests can enjoy substantial a special discount ranging from 38% to 42%, depending on your chosen travel dates (details below).…

Stellenbosch Glass House Wine Farm Mountain View

Stellenbosch

Booking accommodation in Stellenbosch is one of those things where you’ve got almost too many options, which sounds like a nice problem until you’re actually trying to decide. The town of Stellenbosch itself is stunning, it has old oak trees…

Knysna National Elephant Park

Knysna Elephant Park

The Knysna Elephant Park has a bit of history to it… it was actually the first place in South Africa to take in orphaned African elephants when it opened back in 1994. What makes it different from a typical safari…

Serondella Safari Lodge

Safari Lodges in South Africa

The first time I heard a lion roar properly, not on a documentary, in real life, I was lying in bed at a Kruger lodge at about 4am. It’s this deep, chest-rattling sound that you feel as much as you…

Golden Gate Clarens

Clarens, Free State

Looking for a getaway with stunning mountain views? Then Clarens is an great choice. Tucked in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in South Africa’s Free State, this spot is often called the “Jewel of the Free State” for a…

St Lucia Wetlands KwaZulu-Natal

St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal

St Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal, is where nature and comfort meet. Surrounded by lush coastal forests, beaches, and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (Below), it’s an escape for travellers who love the sun and outdoors. From self-catering cottages and family holiday homes…

The future for Online Travel Agencies and Properties

The travel industry, much like a well-worn passport, tells a story of constant journeys and evolving travel requirements. For years, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) have been the undisputed giants of convenience, streamlining the booking process with a few clicks. Meanwhile,…