Stop losing bookings to Booking.com

North Wales has some of the most sought-after accommodation in the UK. Hotels on the Llandudno promenade, cottages in Snowdonia, B&Bs tucked into Conwy's medieval streets. But if your website sends guests straight to a third-party booking platform, you are handing over a commission every single time. We build accommodation websites that take direct bookings and keep every penny where it belongs.

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✓ Direct bookings, zero commission ✓ Mobile-first design ✓ Built for North Wales ✓ Real availability calendars ✓ Fast & SEO-ready

The North Wales accommodation market is booming. Your website should be too.

North Wales draws millions of visitors every year. Snowdonia, the Llŷn Peninsula, the castles, the coastline... people travel from all over the UK and beyond to stay here. That demand is real. The question is whether guests are finding your property directly, or landing on a third-party platform that charges 15 to 25 percent for the privilege.

We design and build accommodation booking websites specifically for properties in North Wales. Hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self-catering cottages, holiday lets, glamping sites... if you take overnight guests, you need a website that earns its keep. That means a site that looks the part, loads quickly on a mobile, shows accurate availability and makes it genuinely easy for someone to book without picking up the phone.

We are based in Conwy, which means we understand the seasonal rhythms of this market, the mix of domestic and international visitors and what guests expect to see before they commit to a booking. That local knowledge shapes every site we build.

73%

of travellers visit a property's own website before booking elsewhere

25%

average commission charged by major OTAs like Booking.com and Airbnb

3s

is all you have before a slow mobile site loses a potential guest for good

What we build for North Wales accommodation businesses

Every property is different. A boutique hotel in Llandudno needs a different site to a rural self-catering cottage near Beddgelert. We design each website around your specific guests, your availability and your brand.

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Direct Booking Integration

We integrate live booking calendars and availability systems so guests can check dates and book directly on your site, no third-party logins, no platform fees, no friction.

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Room & Property Showcases

Gallery layouts, room-by-room breakdowns, local attractions and all the detail that turns a browsing visitor into a confirmed guest. Presented properly, not buried in a wall of text.

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Mobile-First Design

The majority of accommodation searches happen on a phone. We design for mobile first, which means your site looks and works perfectly whether someone is on their sofa or standing in a car park in Betws-y-Coed.

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Local SEO Built In

We set up your site to rank for the searches that matter, things like "hotels in Llandudno", "B&B near Conwy Castle" or "self-catering Snowdonia". The right visitors, not just any visitors.

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Review & Trust Signals

Integrating your TripAdvisor, Google and booking platform reviews into the site itself, so guests see your reputation immediately without having to go looking for it.

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Gift Vouchers & Packages

If you sell gift experiences, short breaks or seasonal packages, we can build those into your site too, with a clean purchase flow and automated delivery.

Why a direct booking website pays for itself

The maths are straightforward. A site that costs a few hundred pounds and cuts your OTA commission by even a fraction will pay for itself many times over in its first year.

What matters to you Your own website Booking.com / Airbnb
Commission per booking £0 15–25%
Guest contact details kept ✓ ✕
You control pricing & policies ✓ Restricted
You control your brand appearance ✓ ✕
Repeat guest marketing possible ✓ ✕
Reviews shown your way ✓ Platform controls

Who we build accommodation websites for in North Wales

We have worked with all kinds of accommodation businesses across the region, from large seafront hotels to single-cottage holiday lets. If you take guests in North Wales, we understand your market.

Hotels & Inns B&Bs & Guest Houses Self-Catering Cottages Holiday Lets Glamping Sites Caravan Parks Boutique Retreats Farm Stays

We serve accommodation businesses in Llandudno, Conwy, Bangor, Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Anglesey, the Llŷn Peninsula, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay and everywhere in between.

Llandudno seafront North Wales - accommodation booking websites by Happy Shrimp Marketing

How we get your accommodation site live

We keep it simple. No jargon, no lengthy discovery process. Just a clear conversation, a fair quote and a site you will be proud to send guests to.

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Tell us about your property

We start with a conversation about your accommodation, your guests and what you want the site to do. Which booking systems do you use? What is your busiest season? What do guests ask before they book?

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We design around your brand

Your accommodation has its own character. Whether that is a sleek modern hotel or a stone-walled cottage full of charm, we design a site that captures what makes your place worth staying in.

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Booking flows built in from day one

We set up availability calendars, inquiry forms or full direct booking integrations before launch, not as an afterthought. So from day one your site is earning its keep.

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Launched and looked after

Once your site is live we do not disappear. We offer hosting and ongoing maintenance so your availability calendar stays accurate, your site stays fast and you are never left dealing with a technical problem on your own.

Accommodation website FAQs

Can you integrate with my existing booking system?

Yes. Whether you use a channel manager, a standalone booking engine or just a manual calendar, we can work with what you already have or recommend a solution that fits your property size and budget.

Should I stop using Booking.com if I get my own site?

Not necessarily. Many properties run both at the same time and use the OTAs for visibility while actively pushing direct bookings through their own site. The goal is to shift the balance over time, not to flip a switch overnight.

How long does it take to build an accommodation booking website?

Most accommodation websites take two to four weeks from the first conversation to launch. More complex sites with multiple property listings, full booking integration or e-commerce functionality may take longer, and we will always tell you upfront.

I already have a website but it is not bringing in bookings. Can you help?

Absolutely. A full redesign is often the right answer for accommodation sites that look tired or are losing guests at checkout. We will take an honest look at what you have and tell you clearly whether it needs a tweak or a complete rebuild.

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Accommodation booking is just one of the things we do. If you need a different kind of website for your North Wales business, we can help with that too.

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Ready to start taking direct bookings?

Tell us about your property and what you need. We will come back quickly with honest advice and a clear quote, no obligation, no jargon.

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