The ultimate guide to increasing your revenue with add-on services in short-term rentals.
Discover the ultimate guide to increasing your short-term rental income with add-on services. Learn how to showcase, centralize, and sell extras directly to guests using Sunver, boosting revenue and 5-star reviews.
More and more travelers are looking to live a unique experience, not just rent a place to stay. For hosts, this is an opportunity to stand out and offer add-on services that increase both revenue and 5-star reviews.
This guide shows you how to turn your short-term rental into a source of extra income, while providing a memorable stay. With Sunver, your services are centralized, instantly accessible, and directly bookable by guests.
1. What is an Add-On Service?
An add-on service is any additional service or offering you provide to your guests beyond the standard rental. It can enhance comfort, convenience, local experiences, or leisure activities.
Unlike basic amenities (Wi-Fi, bedding, kitchen), add-on services are optional and valued: guests choose what best suits their needs and are willing to pay for extra comfort or convenience.
These services can be presented directly in a digital welcome book, reserved, and paid for in just a few clicks.
2. The 10 Most Popular Add-On Services
Add-on services make a stay more enjoyable and practical for your guests, while generating additional revenue for you. Here are the 10 most popular and frequently purchased services:
- Early check-in / late check-out – Allows guests to enjoy the room longer.
- Airport transfer / local shuttle – Comfort and peace of mind from arrival to departure.
- Breakfast or gourmet basket – A personal and practical touch to start the day.
- Bike or scooter rental – Easy way to explore the city.
- Guided tours or local experiences – Excursions, culinary workshops, or cultural activities.
- Extra or mid-stay cleaning – Ideal for longer stays.
- Premium or additional linens – High-quality sheets, towels, or bathrobes.
- Welcome packs or premium kits – Drinks, snacks, local products.
- Wellness experiences – Massage, spa, yoga, or in-home treatments.
- Family services – Stroller, baby crib, games, or kid-friendly activities.
3. Centralize Your Services to Boost Sales
Many hosts face the challenge that services exist, but guests don’t know about them or must book through multiple channels.
With Sunver:
- All your services are centralized in a digital welcome book accessible via QR code or link.
- Guests can book and pay directly without contacting you.
- Information is always up to date and available in the guest’s language.
Concrete benefit: fewer messages, more sales, and a smoother experience.
4. How to Present Your Add-On Services
To maximize revenue, each service should be presented clearly and attractively:
- Service name and short description (“Late check-out: enjoy your room until 3 PM”)
- Clear, transparent pricing
- Quick booking option via Sunver
- Visuals or small photos illustrating the service
Tip: Highlight the most popular services at the top of the welcome book to grab attention.
5. Easy and Secure Payments with Stripe
With Sunver, your add-on services can be booked and paid for directly by guests within your digital welcome book. Payments are handled via Stripe, a secure and globally recognized system.
Here’s how it works:
- The guest selects a service in your digital welcome book.
- Payment is made directly via Stripe in just a few clicks.
- Funds go directly to your bank account, with no commission taken by Sunver.
Tip: You set the price for each service and keep 100% of the revenue, while offering a smooth and professional experience.
6. Boost Your Revenue While Improving Reviews
Offering add-on services is not just profitable, it’s also a powerful lever for earning 5-star reviews:
- Guests appreciate the ease of access and personalization
- Fewer repetitive questions = more time to provide a quality experience
- Integrated and accessible services enhance guests’ perception of professionalism and care
7. Case Study: Lucas, an Airbnb Host in Bordeaux
Before having a digital welcome guide book :
- Lucas offered extras, but only on request via messages
- Only 10% of guests opted for add-on services
After having a digital welcome guide book :
- Services were visible even before arrival via the digital welcome book
- Bookings for late check-out, breakfast baskets, and guided tours increased by 35%
- Guest reviews rose from 4.2 ★ to 4.7 ★
Result: Lucas turned his digital welcome book into a fully automated source of additional revenue, while providing a better stay for his guests.
Conclusion
Add-on services are a powerful and underutilized lever for Airbnb hosts and short-term rental operators. With a tool like Sunver, you can:
- Offer all your services in a centralized digital welcome book
- Allow guests to book and pay directly
- Increase revenue by up to 30% per booking
- Improve reviews and guest satisfaction
Much more than a welcome guidebook
A web application accessible without download, via QR code or link, automatically translated into your guest’s language.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Sunver.
What is Sunver?
Sunver is a solution that allows you to easily create your own digital welcome guidebook to simplify communication with your guests. It enhances the guest experience, saves you time every day, and helps you generate additional revenue. Setting up a guidebook is intuitive—similar to creating a Facebook profile.
How do I set up Sunver?
You can create your first guidebook directly from our website in just a few minutes and experience the simplicity of the solution for yourself. If you are a hospitality professional, our team also offers a full demo via video call, helping you with setup and customization.
How can I share my guidebook with guests?
There are two main ways to share your guidebook:
1. Send the link directly after booking or during the stay through your automated messages.Provide
2. QR code displays inside your accommodation so guests can scan and access the guidebook instantly.
You can also print your display for free from your Sunver dashboard or order physical QR code supports directly from our website.
Do my guests need to download anything?
No, your guests don’t need to download anything. Sunver runs as a web app, meaning it’s hosted online, loads quickly, and is instantly accessible. Thanks to automatic translation, the guidebook will open directly in the guest’s phone language.
Can I promote my additional services with Sunver?
Yes, absolutely. With the guidebook modules, you can create a true digital shop and showcase your services, products, or exclusive offers. By connecting your Stripe account, you can accept payments directly without any commission taken by Sunver. Guests can pay in just one click from their smartphone.
The digital welcome guide your guests deserve
Give your guests a seamless experience — all your information, services, and recommendations, right at their fingertips.