About this plugin
Booking Reception connects your WordPress booking plugin to a cloud front desk / reception dashboard so you can manage hotel-style check-in and check-out, arrivals, departures, and in-house guests.
Works with:
- WP Booking System (free & premium)
- MotoPress Hotel Booking (Lite & Pro)
- Booking Calendar (Free, Premium & Hotel Edition)
- WooCommerce Bookings
Features:
- Beautiful iPad-optimized reception dashboard
- One-click check-in and check-out
- Today’s arrivals and departures at a glance
- Secure API connection with HMAC authentication
- Real-time sync with your bookings
- Overview of all current guests
- Multi-property support
How it works:
- Install and activate this plugin
- Copy your API key from the Booking Reception settings page
- Sign up at bookingreception.app
- Connect your site using the API key
- Access your reception dashboard from any device
Requirements:
- One of the supported booking plugins listed above
- WordPress 6.2 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- A free Booking Reception account at bookingreception.app
Security:
Booking Reception uses industry-standard security practices to protect your data:
- HMAC-SHA256 Authentication – All API requests are signed with HMAC-SHA256 to verify authenticity
- Timestamp Validation – Requests older than 5 minutes are rejected to prevent replay attacks
- Nonce Protection – Each request includes a unique nonce to prevent duplicate processing
- Input Sanitization – All user inputs are sanitized using WordPress sanitization functions
- Output Escaping – All data is properly escaped before being returned in API responses
External Services
app to provide the reception dashboard functionality.
What data is sent:
* Booking data (guest names, dates, status, accommodation details)
* Site URL and plugin version for compatibility
When data is sent:
* During scheduled sync intervals (configurable)
* When check-in/out actions are performed from the dashboard
Service links:
* Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy