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Belvilla by OYO - Synchronization & Onboarding

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Written by Sandra Álvarez
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Connect and Sync Your Accommodations with Belvilla from Avantio

Belvilla by OYO is one of the leading European vacation rental portals, with international presence and a strong focus on multichannel distribution. Connecting it to Avantio will allow you to reach more travelers, automate processes, and keep your properties always updated in real-time.


Basic Operational Information

To ensure your accommodations are correctly published on Belvilla, you must include:

  • Accommodation address

  • Quality images

  • Complete description

  • Layout and equipment

  • Additional costs

👉 These elements are essential for the activation of an accommodation.


What Syncs with Belvilla

With the Channel PRO connection, the following are automatically transmitted and updated:

  • Property titles

  • Photos and descriptions

  • Equipment and services (over 100 available)

  • Rates (per accommodation and per person)

  • Real-time availability

  • Allowed check-in/check-out days and times

  • Minimum and maximum stays (minimum 2 nights, maximum 28)

  • Additional costs (mandatory, optional, included, or seasonal)

  • Property-specific cancellation policies

  • Booking creation models (last minute or on request)

  • Discounts and surcharges:

    • Simple discount

    • Long-term rental discount

    • Early booking discount (by date or days)

    • Last-minute discount

    • Discount by number of occupants

    • Short-term rental surcharge

    • Additional occupant surcharge

    • Single occupancy surcharge


What Doesn't Sync

Some elements are not compatible with the connection:

  • Modifications to existing bookings

  • Early arrival or late departure surcharges

  • Properties without a kitchen


How Prices Are Calculated

  • Avantio sends base prices, discounts, and services configured in the VRMS.

  • Belvilla can add extras like travel coverage, last-minute offers, or its own promotions.

  • The final price seen by the guest is broken down into: rental + mandatory additional costs.

  • Availability and price are calculated in real-time.


Payment Methods and Currencies

  • Payments managed by Belvilla.

  • Accepted methods: credit cards, bank transfer, SEPA, and PayPal.

  • Accepted currencies:

    • For guests: EUR and GBP

    • For owners: EUR, GBP, CHF, and DKK


Attention to Details

  • Only one-way synchronization is allowed: from Avantio to Belvilla.

  • Modification or cancellation of bookings must be managed directly in Belvilla if not compatible with the API.

  • Carefully review seasonal extras (e.g., heated pool in summer) to configure them correctly.


Best Practices

  • Include detailed descriptions and quality photos to improve your visibility.

  • Use strategic discounts (e.g., early, last-minute) to increase conversion.

  • Periodically check that additional costs are correctly categorized (mandatory, optional, included).


Quick Checklist

☑ Check that the accommodation includes address, photos, description, and layout.
☑ Set up rates, discounts, and surcharges in the VRMS.
☑ Validate minimum and maximum stays (2 to 28 nights).
☑ Verify that extras are correctly classified.
☑ Confirm real-time synchronization of availability and prices.


Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I modify an existing booking in Avantio?
It does not sync with Belvilla. You must manage it directly on the portal.

Can early arrival or late departure surcharges be applied?
No, this type of extras is not compatible.

What if my accommodation doesn't have a kitchen?
It cannot be connected to Belvilla.

How are prices displayed to the guest?
They are presented as base rental + mandatory additional costs.

Who manages the payments?
Belvilla manages all payments directly with the guests.


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