List Your Homestay with 0% Commission
List Your Homestay With 0% Commission
Stop paying 15–25% commission to big OTAs. Onalulu helps Malaysia’s homestay owners earn more with 0% commission, coupon tools, and iCal calendar sync with Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda & more.
- ✅ Keep 100% payout (only guest pays 5% service fee)
- 🎫 Create unlimited coupon codes for promos
- 📅 Sync calendars with major OTAs — prevent double bookings
- 🌏 Boost exposure via Onalulu’s Malaysia travel blog
Why Keep Paying 15–25% Commission When You Don’t Have To?
If you’re hosting on platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com or Agoda, you already know how much commission can eat into your profit. Many OTAs charge around 15–25% per booking depending on property type, country and visibility options.
That means:
For a RM1,000 booking, you might lose RM150–RM250 in fees.
To “earn back” that money, you need more bookings, higher prices – or both.
Your guests still don’t even know your official website or brand.
Onalulu changes this.
We built Onalulu 0% Commission Homestay Listing so Malaysian homestay owners can:
Keep 100% of the booking value (minus your own payment gateway fees)
Build direct relationships with guests
Use a Malaysia-based travel website that already attracts travellers looking for local stays
What You Get When You List on Onalulu
0% Commission Listing
No commission on bookings made via Onalulu – your rate is your payout.
Perfect for homestays, apartments, guesthouses and boutique stays in Malaysia.
For early users, we aim to keep the model simple and transparent – no surprise charges.
Simple Listing Editor
Upload photos, set prices, add house rules and facilities in a simple form.
Optimised listing layout inspired by successful OTAs, but branded for Onalulu.
Designed for mobile-first editing – update your price from your phone.
Coupon Function
Create your own coupon codes for:
- Repeat guests (“WELCOME BACK”, “VIPGUEST”)
- Seasonal promos (“CNY2026”, “RAYA DEAL”)
- Last-minute deals (“TONIGHT10”, “WEEKDAY15”)
Set:
- Percentage discount (e.g. 10%, 15%, 20%)
- Fixed amount (e.g. RM30 off)
- Valid dates and minimum nights
Share your coupon code on:
- WhatsApp & Telegram
- Facebook / Instagram
- Your own website & email list
iCal Calendar Sync with Other Portals
Connect your Onalulu calendar to popular platforms:
- Airbnb
- Booking.com
- Agoda
- Google Calendar and more (any portal that supports iCal / .ics)
Automatically block dates when a booking comes from another portal, reducing double bookings and manual updates.
Ideal if you’re using Onalulu together with OTAs or your own website.
Local Travel Blog + Listing Exposure
Onalulu is already a Malaysia travel blog with guides on Malacca, KL, Johor and more.
Your homestay can be:
- Linked from related articles (e.g. “Where to Stay in Malacca Near Jonker Street”)
- Featured in curated “top homestay” lists
That means organic Google traffic can discover your property without you buying ads.
Only 5% Service Fee (Paid by Guests)
To keep hosting free, guests pay a small 5% service fee at checkout.
This fee includes:
- Payment gateway charges (FPX, Visa, Mastercard)
- Platform operating costs
You still earn your full payout, making Onalulu cheaper than big OTAs.
How to Start Listing Your Homestay on Onalulu
Sign up on Onalulu as a Homestay Owner. Fill in your basic profile and contact information so guests can trust you.
- Property name & location
- Room / unit types
- Photos & description
- Facilities (Wi-Fi, parking, pool, etc.)
- Check-in/out time, house rules
- Choose nightly rates, weekend rates, peak season rates
- Decide if you want minimum nights
- Create coupon codes for special occasions and loyal guests
- From Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda etc., copy your iCal (.ics) link from their calendar settings
- Paste it into your Onalulu listing to import their calendar
- (Optional) Use Onalulu’s export link to sync back to other tools that accept iCal
- Share your Onalulu listing link with:
- Your social media
- Returning guests (WhatsApp)
- Your own website / QR code
- Guests book directly via Onalulu, and you pay 0% commission to us.
Ready to keep more profit from every booking?
Onalulu vs Traditional OTAs
| Onalulu | Airbnb | Booking.com / Agoda | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission model | 0% commission on Onalulu bookings | Host fees & service fees; moving towards ~15.5% host-only in 2025. | Typically 10–25% per booking, average around 15%. |
| Audience focus | Malaysia travel & homestays | Global travellers | Global travellers |
| Calendar sync | Yes, via iCal | Yes, via iCal | Yes, via iCal |
| Coupon codes | Host-controlled, free to use | Limited / platform-dependent promos | Promotions controlled by platform |
| Brand building | Emphasis on your homestay brand | OTA brand first | OTA brand first |
| Support | Malaysia-based travel community | Global support | Global support |
Use Coupons & Promos to Fill Your Calendar Smarter (Not Cheaper)
Use Coupons to Earn More While Giving Guests a Better Deal
Instead of giving 15–25% of your booking to a platform, imagine using part of that amount as a discount for your guest — and still earning more.
Example Comparison
Normal OTA Booking
- Guest pays RM500
- OTA commission ~15% = RM75
- You receive RM425
Onalulu Booking with 10% Coupon
- Guest pays RM450 (they get a deal)
- 0% commission from Onalulu
- You receive RM450
👉 With Onalulu, you earn RM25 more and your guest feels happier — while you build your brand directly.
Ideas for Powerful Coupon Campaigns
- “Direct Repeat Guest” – reward previous guests with special codes
- “Weekday Saver” – encourage Monday–Thursday bookings
- “Early Bird” – discounts for bookings 30+ days ahead
- “Soft Opening Promo” – perfect for new listings launching on Onalulu
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. For bookings made through Onalulu, we don’t take a commission cut. You only handle your own payment gateway or bank fees (if any). Our goal is to grow traffic for Onalulu and support Malaysia homestay owners.
Absolutely. Onalulu is designed to work alongside OTAs. With iCal sync, you can keep your calendars updated and reduce double bookings while building your own direct booking channel.
Each platform gives you an iCal (.ics) link for your calendar. You paste that link into your Onalulu calendar and it will import those bookings. When guests book via those platforms, those dates will block on Onalulu automatically (and vice versa where supported).
No. Your Onalulu listing page can be used as your “mini website”. But if you already have a site, you can link to your Onalulu listing and display your coupon codes there.
Homestay owners
Apartment & condo hosts
Boutique guesthouses / B&Bs
Property managers looking for more direct bookings in Malaysia
