The verdict in three sentences
A hotel group director in Tunis wanting a single PMS linking reservations, housekeeping and multi-property billing should budget 45,000 to 160,000 TND over 12 to 22 weeks. A per-room SaaS PMS is quick to start but expensive at scale and locks guest data inside the vendor. The financial stake is clear: +20% direct bookings through an integrated engine cuts dependence on OTAs that skim 15 to 25% commission.
Scope of a multi-property PMS and its 2026 price
A group PMS (Property Management System) centralises room planning, housekeeping, billing and the booking engine, with a consolidated view across several hotels. Here are the 2026 ranges per module.
| Module | Scope | Indicative price (TND) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservations + planning core | Rooms, rates, availability, groups | 15,000 - 35,000 | 4-6 wks |
| Housekeeping + maintenance | Room status, tasks, mobile housekeeping | 8,000 - 22,000 | 3-4 wks |
| Multi-property billing | Invoices, VAT, group consolidation | 10,000 - 30,000 | 3-5 wks |
| Booking engine + payment | Booking engine, online payment, e-mails | 12,000 - 40,000 | 4-6 wks |
| Channel manager + reporting | OTA connection, occupancy, RevPAR | 10,000 - 35,000 | 3-5 wks |
A 2-3 hotel group starts around 45,000-80,000 TND; a full rollout with channel manager and advanced reporting reaches 130,000-160,000 TND.
Per-room SaaS PMS vs custom build
SaaS PMS charge per room per month, plus commissions on the booking engine. On a 120-room group, the bill climbs.
| Criterion | SaaS PMS | Custom Kolonell |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront | Low, subscription | 45,000 - 160,000 TND once |
| Monthly cost (120 rooms) | 2,400 - 4,800 TND/mo | Hosting 600 - 1,800 TND/mo |
| 3-year cost | 86,000 - 173,000 TND | 65,000 - 220,000 TND |
| Booking engine commission | 1 to 3% per booking | 0%, direct payment |
| Consolidated multi-property | Often a paid add-on | Native |
| Guest data | With the vendor | Owned by the group |
| Local payment (Tunisia) | Limited | e-Dinar, cards, integrations |
From 3 properties up, custom curbs commission leakage and gives the group control of its guest base.
Mini case study
Sonia, director of a 3-hotel group in Tunis (120 rooms total), sells around 2,000 room-nights/month at an average 220 TND, i.e. 440,000 TND monthly revenue. 60% comes via OTAs at 18% commission, costing 2,000 x 0.6 x 220 x 0.18 = about 47,500 TND/month in commissions.
With a 130,000 TND PMS featuring a booking engine, she shifts 20% of OTA bookings to direct. That removes 20% of 47,500, roughly 9,500 TND/month in saved commissions. The PMS is paid back in about 14 months, after which the saving is net every month, before counting housekeeping time gained.
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FAQ
How much does a custom PMS for a hotel group in Tunis cost in 2026?
From 45,000 to 160,000 TND depending on the number of properties and modules. A reservations + housekeeping + billing core for 2-3 hotels sits around 60,000-90,000 TND.
Does the booking engine handle local online payment?
Yes. We integrate bank cards, e-Dinar and local solutions to collect direct bookings without an intermediary commission.
Can OTAs (Booking, Expedia) be connected?
Yes, via a channel manager that syncs availability and rates, avoiding overbooking while keeping a consolidated group view.
How long does deployment take?
Between 12 and 22 weeks. A first hotel can go live in 8-10 weeks, then other properties are added in waves.
Does guest data stay owned by the group?
Yes. Unlike SaaS, the custom build is hosted for the group, which retains full ownership of data and delivered code.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of properties, key modules (booking engine, housekeeping, consolidation) and indicative budget, and we will frame the most profitable PMS. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
