The verdict in three sentences
A custom multi-property PMS (15,000,000 to 35,000,000 FCFA) centralizes reservations, housekeeping, billing and reporting for all your hotels in one tool. The channel manager (+3,000,000 FCFA) syncs rates and availability with Booking, Expedia and your own site, preventing overbooking. For a group of 3 to 5 properties, the investment is justified by 6 hours/week/property of reporting saved and better occupancy.
Custom quote by module
| Module | 2026 indicative price (FCFA) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Booking engine + room planning | 5,000,000-9,000,000 | 5-7 wks |
| Housekeeping + room status | 2,500,000-4,500,000 | 3-4 wks |
| Billing + payment (mobile money, card) | 3,000,000-6,000,000 | 4-5 wks |
| Channel manager (OTA + site) | +3,000,000 | 3-4 wks |
| Consolidated multi-site reporting | 2,500,000-5,000,000 | 3-4 wks |
| Monthly maintenance | 400,000-950,000/month | ongoing |
A full PMS build lands between 16 and 22 weeks depending on how many properties connect at launch.
Multi-site rollout plan
| Phase | Scope | Lead time | Indicative budget (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 pilot property, all modules | 10-12 wks | 12,000,000-18,000,000 |
| Phase 2 | +2 properties, channel manager | 4-6 wks | 5,000,000-9,000,000 |
| Phase 3 | Group reporting + optimization | 3-4 wks | 3,000,000-6,000,000 |
| Run | Maintenance + evolutions | ongoing | 400,000-950,000/month |
Deploying a pilot property first reduces risk and locks processes before the group switchover.
Mini case study
Mr. Tan, director of a hotel group in Singapore (4 properties, 180 rooms) invests 26,000,000 FCFA in a custom PMS with channel manager. Reporting gain: 6 hours/week/property, i.e. 24 hours/week for the group (about 1,150 h/year). At a loaded cost of 4,500 FCFA/h, that is ~5,175,000 FCFA/year. Add +3 occupancy points via the channel manager (on 180 rooms at 35,000 FCFA, that exceeds 60,000,000 FCFA/year in potential extra revenue). Less maintenance (750,000 FCFA/month = 9,000,000 FCFA/year), the project pays back in the first year on occupancy gains alone.
FAQ
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Why not subscribe to a foreign cloud PMS?
Cloud PMS often bill in hard currency per room per month, handle local mobile money poorly and impose their processes. Custom avoids the fee and integrates mobile money from day one.
Is the channel manager really essential?
As soon as you sell on Booking or Expedia alongside your site, yes: it prevents overbooking and wins occupancy points. Budget +3,000,000 FCFA in 2026.
Can we collect via mobile money?
Yes, the billing module integrates mobile money and card payments, with automatic receipts. It is included in the 3,000,000-6,000,000 FCFA range.
What maintenance budget should I plan?
Between 400,000 and 950,000 FCFA/month depending on the number of properties, covering hosting, support, fixes and small evolutions.
How long until a first hotel is live?
A pilot property with all modules ships in 10 to 12 weeks; the rest of the group follows in waves of 4 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of properties, rooms and sales channels (OTA, site). 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.
