FAQs

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What is the Guest Portal in Lasoh?

The Guest Portal is a branded, mobile-friendly experience where guests can find everything they need before, during, and after their stay, without repeatedly messaging you.

It becomes a single place for instructions, recommendations, and communication, reducing manual work while improving guest satisfaction.

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When do guests get access to the Guest Portal?

Guests can get access immediately after a booking is created in your PMS.

You also control when and how the invite is sent through either PMS or Lasoh messaging.

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Who can access the Guest Portal?

All guests associated with the booking can access the Guest Portal.
This ensures everyone staying at the property has the same information, reducing repeated questions and miscommunication.

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What can guests see inside the Guest Portal?

Guests can access:
House Manual
Check-in and check-out instructions
Wi-Fi details
Local recommendations
A prompt to Rate The Stay
Optional messaging
Optional AI Guide for instant answers
UpSells*
Everything is presented in a clean, easy-to-use experience designed for mobile.

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Is the House Manual a separate experience?

No. The House Manual is a blended part of the Guest Portal, not a separate link or document.
Guests don’t have to download PDFs or search through messages, everything lives in one place.

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Can I customize the Guest Portal for my properties?

Yes.

Each property has its own customized content, allowing Vacation Rental Managers to maintain consistency while still tailoring details per location.

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Can I control when guests are invited?

Yes.
Although the Guest Portal is available as soon as a booking exists, you decide when to invite guests using customizable messages.

This gives you full control over timing and communication style.

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Will this confuse my guests?

No - it simplifies things.

Instead of searching emails, PDFs, or chat threads, guests get one clear place for everything they need.
This experience reduces questions, especially around check-in, Wi-Fi, and local info.

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What if my guests aren’t tech-savvy?

The Guest Portal is designed to be:

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Device agnostic
  • Easy to open
  • Simple to navigate

Guests don’t need to create accounts or install apps, they just open the link and get what they need.

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Is guest data shared with other hosts?
No. Guest data is limited strictly to your account and is not shared with other hosts on Lasoh.

This helps you better understand your own guests while maintaining privacy and trust.

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Can this help me get more reviews?

Yes.

Review prompts are built directly into the Guest Portal, making it easy to nudge guests at the right time, without manual follow-ups.

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How does this reduce my manual work?

By answering common questions upfront and centralizing guest information, the Guest Portal:

  • Cuts down repetitive messages
  • Reduces back-and-forth communication
  • Helps guests self-serve information

Your business will see fewer interruptions while still delivering a better experience.

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Do guests need to download an app or create an account?

No.

Guests simply open a secure link in their browser.
No app downloads, no password creation, no friction.

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What happens if a booking is updated or modified?

The Guest Portal automatically reflects the latest booking details.

You don’t need to resend information or manually update instructions.

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Can I use the Guest Portal alongside my existing guest communication?

Yes.

The Guest Portal doesn’t replace your current workflow, it enhances it by giving guests a single source of truth for information.

Many hosts continue using messages while directing guests to the portal for details.

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Is the Guest Portal branded as Lasoh or my business?

The experience is branded to your business, not Lasoh.

Guests see your logo and property-specific content, making the experience feel branded and professional.

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Can I use the Guest Portal for multi-property portfolios?

Yes.

Each property has its own customized content, allowing Vacation Rental Managers to maintain consistency while still tailoring details per location.

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How does this help me “know my guests” better?

By centralizing guest interactions in one place, the Guest Portal helps you:

  • Understand what guests care about
  • See recurring questions
  • Capture engagement signals over time
  • Capture marketable guest contact information

This creates better context for future stays and follow-ups.

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Is the Guest Portal only useful before check-in?

No.

Guests continue using the portal:

  • During the stay (instructions, recommendations)
  • After check-out (reviews and follow-ups)

This extends your guest experience beyond just arrival day.

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Can guests share the Guest Portal with co-travelers?

Yes.

All guests on the booking can access the same portal, ensuring everyone has the right information without forwarding messages or PDFs.

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How secure is the Guest Portal?

The portal is accessible only to guests associated with the booking.

Guest data is isolated to your account and not shared with other hosts.

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Does this replace my PMS?

No.

Lasoh complements your PMS by improving the guest-facing experience, not replacing reservation or operational systems.

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How long does it take to set up the Guest Portal?

Most accounts are live in a week.

Once your properties are connected, you can start sharing the portal immediately and refine content over time.

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Is the Guest Portal suitable for luxury or high-touch stays?

Yes.

The Guest Portal reduces noise while preserving high-touch moments, allowing you to focus on meaningful interactions instead of repetitive questions.