Welcome to Cheqin

Smart, inclusive lodging and booking platform designed to uplift Africa’s accommodation sector by balancing fairness and innovation. Discover transparent pricing, powerful management tools and community-driven experiences.

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About Cheqin

Cheqin is a local, technology‑driven platform built to empower both guests and property owners. It addresses systemic issues found in mainstream booking portals by offering fair commissions, local insights and transparent operations. Our vision is to become the primary accommodation platform across Botswana and the broader SADC region, digitizing the guest experience and supporting small‑to‑medium hospitality businesses.

By delivering a platform that serves the entire lodging ecosystem, Cheqin ensures travellers enjoy honest pricing and genuine reviews while owners gain control over bookings, analytics and operational decisions.

Core Features

For Guests

  • Location‑aware suggestions for nearby stays.
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
  • Real‑time availability and instant booking.
  • Self check‑in/check‑out options.
  • Verified reviews and ratings.
  • Loyalty and rewards points for bookings, reviews and referrals.
  • Secure payment integration.
  • Smart recommendations based on stay history and preferences.
  • Offline booking support for areas with limited internet.

For Owners

  • Accounting & record keeping for income, expenses and taxes.
  • Digital invoices and receipts generation and storage.
  • Employee management: staff clock‑in/out, chat, tasks & leave.
  • Real‑time guest management dashboard.
  • Business intelligence dashboard with occupancy & revenue insights.
  • Feedback and dispute resolution tools.
  • Multi‑property management under one account.
  • Integration with local service providers (cleaning, food, transport).
  • Automated suggestions to improve occupancy, pricing and service quality.

Pricing Plans

Choose a plan that fits your property’s size and budget. Switch plans any time as your business grows.

Free Plan

BWP 0/month

One room, one staff, full booking & management access.

  • Digital invoices & listings
  • Basic analytics

Commission Plan

10–12%/booking

Flexible owners pay per booking completed.

  • Reports & guest tracking
  • Support on demand

Growth Plan

BWP 250/month

Ideal for lodges & motels looking to expand.

  • Multi‑room management
  • Business intelligence tools
  • 24/7 support

Pro Plan

BWP 500–1000/month

Advanced plan for larger hotels & resorts.

  • Payroll & deep analytics
  • Supplier integrations

Business Intelligence

Cheqin provides a robust analytics engine that empowers owners to make data‑driven decisions. Track revenue, occupancy trends and guest feedback with our intuitive dashboards. Use automated price optimization to maximize earnings and predict demand based on events and seasons.

Our BI tools offer local insights into festivals, regional events and patterns affecting demand, helping you stay ahead of your market.

Rewards System

Earn points and enjoy perks whether you're a guest or a property owner. Guests accumulate points through bookings, reviews and referrals and redeem them for discounts, local experiences or travel vouchers. Owners earn points for excellent ratings, consistent activity and referrals, redeeming them for reduced commissions, promotional boosts or platform credits.

Expansion Roadmap

  1. Phase 1: Pilot launch in Botswana – Tlokweng, Maun & Gaborone.
  2. Phase 2: Extend across the SADC region – Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe & South Africa.
  3. Phase 3: Pan‑African scale with support from tourism boards and hospitality schools.

Contact Us

Have questions or want to get started? Reach out and our team will be happy to assist you.