Hostaway is an all-in-one property management and channel management platform built for short-term rental operators managing multiple listings across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct booking sites. With built-in tools for reservations, guest messaging, housekeeping coordination, and automation, Hostaway is designed to help property managers scale their operations with ease.
To deliver a frictionless guest experience—and reduce repetitive manual tasks—many operators look to automate access to their properties. By integrating Hostaway with digital locking systems, you can provide keyless, self-service check-ins that align perfectly with your reservation flow.
Seamless Hostaway Integration with Inlet
That’s where Inlet comes in.
Inlet provides a secure integration layer between Hostaway and supported digital lock systems. Whether you’re managing dozens or hundreds of listings, Inlet enables you to automatically issue digital keys or PIN codes for each booking—no physical handover or manual coordination needed.
Benefits of using Inlet for Hostaway integration:
🔗 API-first and lock-agnostic – Works with a wide range of supported smart locks
🔐 Automate guest access – Send time-limited access codes based on check-in and check-out times
🏘️ Designed for short-term rentals – Perfect for Airbnb hosts, vacation rental managers, and STR operators
Use Cases
Self-service check-ins: Automatically send digital access to guests after reservation confirmation
Multi-property operations: Manage automated access for hundreds of listings across platforms
Cleaning and maintenance: Grant time-limited access to housekeeping and service teams
Direct bookings: Embed digital access seamlessly into your own booking website
Get Started with Inlet
Want to connect Hostaway to your smart lock system?
Contact Inlet to learn how we can help you automate access across your rental properties.
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