IRCTC Authorized · GDS Connected · RBI Compliant
India’s Leading Hotel Booking API for OTAs & Enterprises
Real-time hotel search, rate & room availability, GDS connectivity, UPI payment, GST invoicing, and white-label deployment — all in one REST API built for India's travel tech ecosystem.
- 1M+ Hotels Globally
- 99.95% Uptime SLA
- GDS — Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo
- 24×7 Developer Support
- Free Instant Sandbox
POST /v1/hotel/search
const response = await aopay.hotel.search({
destination: "Goa, India",
checkIn: "2025-12-20",
checkOut: "2025-12-23",
rooms: 2, adults: 4,
starRating: [4, 5],
currency: "INR"
});// Returned 148 properties
totalResults: 148,
lowestRate: "₹4,200 / night",
gdsConnected: true1M+
Hotels in 195 Countries
1,000+
Active Travel Portals
99.95%
Uptime SLA Guaranteed
350ms
Avg. API Response Time
Product Overview
What Is the AOPAY Hotel Booking API?
The AOPAY Hotel Booking API is a comprehensive, cloud-hosted API platform that gives travel businesses, developers, and enterprises seamless programmatic access to a global hotel inventory — covering budget hotels, boutique properties, luxury resorts, and business hotels across India and 195 countries.
Built for reliability, scale, and compliance, AOPAY's hotel reservation API handles the complete accommodation booking lifecycle — from hotel search and rate comparison through room reservation, booking confirmation, e-voucher delivery, cancellation processing, and refund management.
AOPAY is not just a hotel inventory API — it is a complete hotel booking API platform integrating payment gateway processing (UPI, cards, wallets, BNPL), GST invoice automation, channel manager connectivity, loyalty and rewards support, compliance reporting, and financial reconciliation.
1M+
Hotels Globally
50K+
Indian Properties
4 GDS
Amadeus · Sabre · Galileo · Worldspan
50+
Payment Methods Supported
5 min
Sandbox Activation Time
14 days
Avg. Go-Live Timeline
Key Features
AOPAY Hotel Booking API Integration: Everything You Need to Scale
Everything your platform needs — search, book, pay, cancel, invoice, and reconcile — in one IRCTC-authorized, GDS-connected REST API.
Real-Time Hotel Search API
Destination, geo-coordinate, and property-name search returning live results with photos, star ratings, amenities, guest reviews, and map coordinates.
- Destination Search
- Geo Search
- Reviews API
- Photos API
Real-Time Rate & Availability API
Live room rates across all types, occupancy configurations, and meal plans — updated from PMS and channel managers. Dynamic pricing and rate calendar included.
- Dynamic Pricing
- Meal Plans
- Rate Calendar
- BAR Rates
Hotel Reservation & Booking API
Instant hotel reservation with full guest details, special requests, multi-room booking, and immediate confirmation delivery. Bulk booking for corporate groups.
- Instant Confirmation
- Multi-Room
- Special Requests
- Bulk Booking
Multi-Mode Payment Gateway API
UPI (all handles), credit/debit cards, net banking, digital wallets, BNPL, and corporate billing — with full RBI compliance, PCI-DSS security, and multi-currency support.
- UPI
- BNPL
- Corporate Billing
- Multi-Currency
GDS & Channel Manager Integration
Connects to Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, and Worldspan GDS plus SiteMinder, RateGain, Cloudbeds, and eZee — widest hotel inventory at corporate, wholesale, and retail rates.
- Amadeus
- Sabre
- SiteMinder
- Opera PMS
GST Invoice & Compliance API
Auto-generated GST-compliant invoices per booking with correct HSN/SAC codes, batch reporting for quarterly filing, and exportable data in PDF, CSV, and Excel.
- Auto GST Invoice
- HSN/SAC Codes
- Batch Reports
- DPDP Act
Hotel Cancellation & Refund API
Policy-based cancellation eligibility, automated penalty calculation, full and partial cancellation, refund status tracking, and no-show management.
- Policy-Based
- Auto Penalty Calc
- Partial Cancel
- Refund Tracking
Webhook & Event Notification API
Real-time push notifications for booking confirmations, cancellations, rate changes, and refund updates via configurable webhooks with retry logic and audit trails.
- Configurable Endpoints
- Retry Logic
- Event Logs
- Rate Alerts
White-Label Hotel API Platform
Custom branding across all touchpoints, individual API keys per sub-account, branded e-vouchers, separate booking dashboards, and commission management for agency networks.
- Custom Branding
- Sub-Accounts
- Commission Mgmt
- Branded Vouchers
Connected to India's Travel & Payment Ecosystem
Amadeus
Sabre
Worldspan
RateGain
Cloudbeds
Opera PMS
PhonePe UPI
Paytm
Twilio
Tally ERP
ClearTax GST
Salesforce
SAPWhy It Matters
Measurable Results for Hotels & OTAs Using AOPAY Hotel API
AOPAY's hotel booking API translates directly to revenue, efficiency, and competitive advantage for your travel platform.
Live in Days, Not Months
Instant sandbox access, comprehensive documentation, and dedicated integration support get you from API signup to production bookings in as little as 7 days.
Maximize Booking Margins
Access net rates, mark-up flexibility, and commission-based pricing models — giving your business full control over revenue per transaction.
Widest Inventory Coverage
1 million+ hotels globally — budget, boutique, luxury, and business properties — with 50,000+ domestic Indian hotels across all tiers and price points.
Zero Compliance Risk
RBI-compliant payments, PCI-DSS certified transactions, IATA-standard GDS protocols, GST-ready invoicing, and DPDP Act data compliance — built in from day one.
Fully Automated Operations
Webhook-driven booking lifecycle, automated GST invoicing, cancellation processing, and refund management eliminate manual tracking and follow-up entirely.
Scale Without Limits
Auto-scaling cloud infrastructure handles 100 to 1,000,000 monthly bookings — festive season surges, Diwali travel rushes, and last-minute spikes — at 99.95% uptime.
Complete Financial Visibility
Real-time dashboards for bookings, rates, cancellations, revenue, and reconciliation — with exportable reports for finance and operations teams.
AI & Personalization Ready
Architecture designed for AI-powered dynamic pricing, personalized hotel recommendations, and demand forecasting integration — future-proof from launch day.
Competitive Analysis
AOPAY vs. Amadeus, Hotelbeds, RateHawk & TBO Holiday
Most hotel API providers give you inventory access. AOPAY gives you the complete stack — payments, compliance, GST, white-label, and 24×7 support included.
| Capability | AOPAY ✦ | Amadeus | Hotelbeds | TBO Holiday | TripJack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India-first platform | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | Partial | ✓ Yes |
| India-first platform | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Real-time availability | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| UPI payment built-in | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| GST invoice API | ✓ Native | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | Limited |
| Webhook support | ✓ Full | ✓ Yes | Limited | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| White-label option | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| BNPL support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Reconciliation API | ✓ Yes | Paid Add-on | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Free instant sandbox | ✓ Instant | Manual | Manual | ✗ No | Limited |
| 24×7 developer support | ✓ Yes | Tiered | Tiered | Business Hrs | Business Hrs |
Modular Architecture
12 Hotel API Modules — Activate What You Need
AOPAY's modular design lets you activate only what your platform requires — or integrate the complete suite for full hotel booking operations.
MODULE 01
Hotel Discovery & Search
- Destination search
- Geo-coordinate search
- Hotel name lookup
- Property type filter
- Star rating filter
MODULE 02
Rate & Availability
- Real-time rate retrieval
- Room type availability
- Meal plan options
- Dynamic pricing
- Rate calendar
MODULE 03
Reservation & Booking
- Booking initiation
- Guest details capture
- Special requests
- Booking confirmation
- Voucher generation
MODULE 04
GDS & Connectivity
- Amadeus integration
- Sabre integration
- Galileo/Worldspan
- Channel manager sync
- PMS connectivity
MODULE 05
Payment Processing
- UPI all handles
- Cards & net banking
- Digital wallets
- BNPL & EMI
- Corporate accounts
MODULE 06
Cancellation & Refund
- Policy retrieval
- Cancellation submission
- Penalty calculation
- Refund initiation
- Status tracking
MODULE 07
Content & Media
- Hotel photos API
- Facilities & amenities
- Location & map data
- Review aggregation
- CDN image delivery
MODULE 08
Notification & Webhook
- Booking confirmation
- Cancellation alerts
- Rate change webhooks
- Refund status events
- Retry & audit logs
MODULE 09
GST & Compliance
- GST invoice generation
- HSN/SAC mapping
- Batch reporting
- Compliance exports
- Audit trails
MODULE 10
Loyalty & Rewards
- Points earning engine
- Redemption API
- Tier-based pricing
- Cashback integration
- BNPL travel
MODULE 11
White-Label Management
- Custom branding
- Sub-account creation
- API key management
- Reseller reporting
- Commission management
MODULE 12
Analytics & Reporting
- Booking dashboards
- Revenue analytics
- Cancellation tracking
- Custom report builder
- Data exports
Industries Served
Hotel API Solutions for Every Travel Vertical
AOPAY powers hotel booking across the full travel technology ecosystem — from OTAs and corporates to super apps and loyalty platforms.
Online Travel Agencies
Full hotel search, booking, payment, voucher & cancellation embedded in travel portal
Corporate Travel
Bulk hotel booking, centralized billing, GST invoicing & policy compliance automation
Super Apps & FinTech
Hotel booking as value-add within banking, wallet, or lifestyle apps with BNPL
Loyalty & Rewards
Points-based hotel redemption, tier pricing & cashback for loyalty program members
Destination Management
Multi-property group bookings & ground transport + hotel circuit packages
Travel Management (TMCs)
Multi-property group bookings & ground transport + hotel circuit packages
Tourism & Packages
Circuit tour accommodation, honeymoon packages & family holiday bundles
Travel Startups
Rapid MVP development using AOPAY's sandbox, developer tools & starter pricing
Integration Guide
Go Live in 5 Steps
From sandbox API credentials to processing real hotel bookings — AOPAY gets you there in days, not months.
Day 0 · 5 Minutes
01
Sign Up & Get Sandbox
Register at aopay.in, select your API plan, and receive instant sandbox credentials. Test hotel search, rates, booking, and payment simulation — all within 5 minutes, no credit card.
Day 1–2
02
Review API Documentation
Complete endpoint references, request/response schemas, error code directory, authentication guides, and code examples in Python, PHP, Node.js, Java, and cURL.
Day 2–10
03
Build & Test Integration
Integrate AOPAY's REST API into your travel platform or mobile app. Test all workflows — hotel search, live rates, reservation, payment, voucher generation, cancellation, and webhooks.
Day 10–12
04
Compliance & KYC Onboarding
Complete digital business onboarding — company KYC, travel credentials, payment account setup, and GDS access provisioning. Our team supports every step.
Day 14 · Go Live!
05
Go Live & Scale
Switch to production API keys and start processing real hotel bookings. AOPAY's cloud infrastructure scales from 100 to 1,000,000 monthly bookings — 99.95% uptime, 24×7 support.
Client Reviews
Trusted by India's Leading Travel Platforms
Real feedback from CTOs, product managers, and founders who've integrated AOPAY into their travel products.
“AOPAY's hotel booking API is the most complete solution we've integrated. Real-time rates, GDS connectivity, UPI payment, GST invoicing, and webhook notifications — all in one platform. We went live in 11 days and processed ₹1 Crore in hotel bookings in our first month.”
Vikram R.
CTO - B2B Travel OTA · Bengaluru
“Our corporate travel platform needed bulk hotel booking with GST invoices and centralized billing. AOPAY was the only hotel API provider in India that had all three natively — without expensive customization. It was the clear choice.”
Ananya S.
Head of Product - Corporate Travel · Mumbai
“We evaluated Hotelbeds, TBO Holidays, and TripJack before choosing AOPAY. The sandbox-first approach, documentation quality, and the responsive integration team made all the difference. Full integration completed in 9 days.”
Rajesh K.
Product Manager - Travel Super App · Delhi NCR
“AOPAY's white-label hotel API allowed us to launch 30 branded travel portals for our agency network within 60 days — each with its own branding, reporting, and commission settings. No other provider offered this flexibility.”
Sunita P.
Founder - Travel Technology Co. · Hyderabad
“The 99.95% uptime SLA is not just a number — we went through the Diwali travel rush and summer holiday peak without a single API failure. AOPAY's infrastructure reliability is in a completely different league from other providers.”
Arun T.
Engineering Lead - Holiday Package Platform · Pune
“We integrated AOPAY's hotel API as a feature in our FinTech super app. Our users can now search, book, and pay for hotels — using UPI with BNPL options — all without leaving our app. The modular API made this seamless.”
Meera K
VP Product - FinTech Super App · Chennai
Pricing Plans
Transparent Pricing for Every Business
Scalable, usage-based and subscription pricing designed for travel startups, growing OTAs, and enterprise platforms. All plans include free sandbox access.
Starter
booking fee
Travel startups & new portals
- Full sandbox access
- Real-time hotel search API
- Rate & availability API
- UPI & card payment
- Basic GST invoicing
- Email developer support
- API documentation access
Growth
monthly subscription
Growing OTAs & B2B platforms
- Everything in Starter
- GDS connectivity (Amadeus, Sabre)
- Multi-mode payment (BNPL, Wallets)
- Full GST invoicing & reports
- Webhook & event notifications
- Reconciliation API
- Priority support (chat + email)
- 99.95% uptime SLA
Enterprise
negotiated pricing
Large OTAs & corporate platforms
- Everything in Growth
- All 4 GDS connections
- White-label deployment
- Dedicated infrastructure
- Custom SLA agreements
- Named account manager
- 24×7 phone support
- Custom integrations (SAP, Oracle)
All plans include SSL encryption · API documentation · GST invoicing · Free sandbox access · Need a custom quote?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about AOPAY's hotel booking API integration, compliance, and capabilities.
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