How to List Hotel on Cleartrip (Free 2026 Guide)

25 Oct 20268 min read

Quick summary: How to list hotel on Cleartrip: documents needed, onboarding steps, photo and rate tips, channel manager set-up and a checklist to go live with confidence.

How to list hotel on Cleartrip: prepare your documents and content, register as a hotel partner through Cleartrip’s official hotel or supplier channel, build your property profile with photos and rooms, load rates and availability, sign the agreement and review the listing before it goes live. Process details, forms and the partner portal can change, so always confirm the current steps with Cleartrip’s official hotel partner contact. This guide explains the full method and how to get bookings after you are live.

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At a glance

Apply via official partner route
Add rooms, photos, rates, policy
Sync inventory, review monthly

Why list your hotel on Cleartrip

Cleartrip is an Indian online travel platform known for flights, hotels and holiday bookings, and it is part of the Flipkart group. For a hotel it is one more demand source, especially for domestic leisure and business travellers. It will not replace your main OTAs, but it can add incremental bookings and visibility if your listing is accurate and competitive.

Extra reach among guests who book flights and hotels on the same platform.
Another channel that reduces dependence on one or two OTAs.
Corporate and domestic demand that may suit mid-range and business hotels.

Before adding any channel, compare commission and expected volume. Our guide to OTA commission rates explains how to evaluate that.

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What you need before you apply

Item	Details
Business documents	Legal entity name, PAN, GST registration if applicable, trade licence or other local licences as required in your city
Bank details	Account name, account number and IFSC for payouts; use the business account
Contact details	Reservation email, front desk phone, owner or manager mobile
Property information	Address, map pin, check-in and check-out times, star category if any, number of rooms
Room details	Room types, bed types, size, occupancy, amenities
Photos	Exterior, lobby, every room type, bathroom, dining, pool or other facilities
Policies	Cancellation, child and extra bed, pets, ID, payment
Rates and inventory	Base rates, plans (room only, with breakfast), taxes

Requirements differ by platform and may change. Confirm which documents Cleartrip asks for in its current onboarding.

Step-by-step: how to list hotel on Cleartrip

Find the official hotel partner route. Use the hotel or supplier partner link on Cleartrip’s official website, or contact the Cleartrip hotel partnerships team through official channels. Be careful with anyone who asks you for money to “activate” a listing; genuine OTA listings are normally commission-based.
Submit your property enquiry. Provide the hotel name, city, number of rooms, your contact details and a short description. Wait for the onboarding team to confirm eligibility and next steps.
Share documents. Upload or send the business, tax and bank information requested.
Create the property profile. Write a clear description, add location details, nearby landmarks and key amenities. Be accurate, because wrong amenities cause complaints and lower reviews.
Add room types. For each type enter name, size, bed configuration, maximum occupancy, view and amenities. Keep naming consistent across all OTAs.
Upload photos. Use bright, recent, high-resolution images. Show each room type. Lead with your best exterior or room photo.
Set rates, plans and taxes. Load rates for room-only and breakfast-included plans. Check how taxes and service charges will show to the guest.
Load inventory and restrictions. Enter available rooms per type per date, and add minimum stay or closed-to-arrival rules if needed.
Set cancellation and payment policies. Use free cancellation up to a clear cut-off for flexible rates, and consider a non-refundable plan for peak dates.
Agree to the contract. Read commission, payment terms, rate parity clauses, cancellation and no-show rules and payout timelines before signing.
Review and go live. Check every field in the preview. Fix errors before activation and make a test booking if the platform allows.
Connect your channel manager. If you use one, ask Cleartrip’s team whether it is supported, and map rooms and rates. See the hotel channel manager guide.

Content and photo standards that improve conversion

Use 15 to 30 good photos, at least one for each room type and one of the bathroom.
Write room descriptions in plain language: bed, size, view, what is included.
List only amenities you really provide, such as working Wi-Fi, geyser, AC and parking.
Add precise directions and the nearest railway station or airport distance.
Update seasonal items, such as pool timings or festival closures.

Who should (and should not) prioritise Cleartrip

Not every hotel needs every OTA. A channel earns its place when it brings guests you would not otherwise reach, at a net rate that is better than the next best use of the room.

Hotel type	Suggested approach
City business hotel, 20 to 80 rooms	Good candidate, since domestic travellers often book flights and hotels together
Leisure resort or hill-station property	Test with limited inventory and compare against your existing OTAs
Small homestay with 4 to 6 rooms	Add only after your main OTA and direct channels are working, to avoid overload
Property already near full occupancy	Low priority; focus on rate and direct bookings

If you are unsure, run a three-month test with a clear target, such as a number of bookings and a minimum net rate, and decide after reviewing the data.

Pricing your Cleartrip rates

Keep your rates consistent with other channels, so you stay in line with rate parity. Build commission into the base rate so that your net revenue stays healthy.

Example: a 30-room hotel in Jaipur sells a deluxe room at ₹4,000 on its website. If the OTA commission is, say, 15% (your agreed rate may be different), the net is ₹3,400. The hotel should compare that net with its cost per occupied room and the opportunity cost of selling the same room on another channel.

Channel	Guest price	Commission (illustrative)	Net to hotel
Direct website	₹4,000	Payment gateway fee about 2%	About ₹3,920
OTA at 15%	₹4,000	₹600	₹3,400
OTA at 18%	₹4,000	₹720	₹3,280

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After going live: how to get more bookings

Check the listing daily for the first week: availability, rates, photos and reservations.
Respond to every booking and message quickly and confirm special requests.
Ask guests for honest reviews and reply to feedback. See how to improve hotel ranking on OTAs.
Join suitable promotions only after checking that net revenue is still acceptable.
Review performance monthly: views, conversion, cancellations, average rate and revenue.

Handling Cleartrip bookings at the front desk

Train the front desk to recognise OTA reservations, check the booking reference and confirm whether payment was made in advance or is due at the hotel. Ask for the guest’s mobile number at arrival, because OTA bookings sometimes carry masked or missing contact details. Record the source correctly in the PMS so that your channel reports are accurate. If a guest asks for changes, explain what the hotel can do and when the guest must contact the platform. Clear handling at check-in improves reviews, which in turn improves your ranking.

Common mistakes when listing on a new OTA

Uploading poor or outdated photos.
Not mapping rooms correctly, causing wrong prices or overbooking.
Forgetting to close inventory when the hotel is full on other channels.
Loading unrealistic rates, either too low or too high.
Ignoring the contract terms on cancellation and payouts.
Not training the front desk to recognise and handle these bookings.

Cleartrip listing checklist

Task	Done
Official partner contact verified	Yes / No
Documents and bank details ready	Yes / No
Room types and amenities entered	Yes / No
Photos uploaded and approved	Yes / No
Rates, plans, taxes checked	Yes / No
Cancellation policy set	Yes / No
Contract read and signed	Yes / No
Channel manager connected and tested	Yes / No

If you are also considering other platforms, see how to list your hotel on MakeMyTrip and on Agoda.

Key takeaways

To list on Cleartrip, apply through its official hotel partner channel, submit documents, build a complete profile and load accurate rates and inventory.
Confirm current requirements and commission with Cleartrip directly, as they can change.
Good photos, honest descriptions and consistent rates matter more than discounts.
Use a channel manager once you sell on more than one OTA.
Review performance monthly and compare net revenue across channels.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I list my hotel on Cleartrip?

Apply through Cleartrip's official hotel partner channel, submit your business, tax and bank documents, create your property profile with rooms, photos, rates and policies, sign the agreement and review the listing before it goes live. Confirm current steps with Cleartrip directly.

What documents are needed to list a hotel on an OTA like Cleartrip?

Typically business registration details, PAN, GST registration if applicable, local licences, bank account details, property address and contact information. Exact requirements differ by platform and change over time, so confirm the current list with Cleartrip's onboarding team.

Does it cost money to list a hotel on Cleartrip?

OTAs usually work on a commission model, where you pay a percentage of each confirmed booking. Terms vary by contract, so read the agreement carefully. Be cautious of anyone asking for upfront fees to activate a listing, and verify them through official channels.

Can I connect my channel manager to Cleartrip?

Many hotels manage OTAs through a channel manager to sync rates and inventory. Ask Cleartrip's onboarding team whether your channel manager is supported, then map room types and rate plans carefully and test a few dates before relying on it.