Accommodation Manager Documentation
Install the Free/Core plugin, add the free Pro Add-on, activate licenses and unlock paid modules safely.
Installing Free/Core
Install and activate the Free/Core plugin first.
Installing the Pro Add-on
Install the free Pro Add-on second.
Activating a license
Buy or assign a paid add-on license, then activate the key.
Unlocking modules
Open Premium Modules inside the Pro Add-on to see active and locked modules.
Recommended first setup checklist
Getting Started / Accommodation Booking Manager Free
A safe order for setting up your first accommodation website.
Use this checklist when setting up a new site:
1. Confirm the plugin is activated.
2. Create a page for the manager dashboard and add [anabm_dashboard].
3. Create a public listings page and add [anabm_listings].
4. Create a public stay detail page and add [anabm_stay_detail].
5. Create a quote/enquiry page and add [anabm_booking_quote].
6. Create a quote view page and add [anabm_quote_view].
7. Add your first property.
8. Add accommodation options.
9. Add seasons for your date ranges.
10. Add rates linked to the correct property, accommodation option and season.
11. Add availability blocks for dates that are unavailable.
12. Test the listing page, detail page and quote form as a visitor.
13. Run the QA Check from the manager dashboard before going live.
If you use Elementor, you can replace some shortcode pages with the included Elementor widgets.