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Local SEO for hotels

Increase your hotel's direct bookings with local SEO. Reduce your dependence on OTAs and rank on Google for local searches.

Book the Pro audit — 290 € → How we work
15-25%
Commission you save vs OTAs
+30%
Direct bookings in year 1
5-15k€
Average monthly saving, 50-room hotels
24h
Reply on direct enquiries

The real challenge of local SEO for hotels

Hotels pay between 15% and 25% commission to OTAs such as Booking or Expedia. Every direct booking you win through Google is net profit. Local SEO for hotels puts you where potential guests search for a place to stay.

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What you get

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Reduce dependence on Booking, Expedia and other intermediaries

02

Increase direct bookings with a better margin

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Rank your hotel for searches such as "hotel in [your city]"

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Attract travellers searching for local experiences

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Improve your visibility on Google Maps and Google Hotels

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Build a strong hotel brand in your destination

How we work

The same method on every hospitality project. Clear milestones and a deliverable at each stage.

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Initial audit

We assess your online presence against OTAs and direct competitors in your destination.

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Action plan

We define a strategy for local keywords, content and the Google listing.

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Implementation

We optimise your website and Google Business Profile, and we create local content.

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Measurement

Tracking of direct bookings, positions and ROI. A detailed monthly report.

Who this service is for

✓ Boutique and independent hotels
✓ Guesthouses and character stays
✓ Rural hotels and rural houses
✓ Hotel chains with local properties
✓ Tourist apartments and holiday lets

Common questions about local SEO for hotels

How long does it take to see tangible results with local SEO for hotels?

In hospitality, the first results usually appear between 3 and 6 months. Seasonality and competition both play a part. Our focus on reviews and the Google Business Profile speeds up visibility, but local authority takes sustained work to settle. There are no magic shortcuts, only strategic work.

What does local SEO for hotels cost, and how do the plans differ?

The Basic GastroSEO Plan for hotels, with no lock-in, costs 350€/month. It includes Google Business Profile optimisation, review management and a basic technical audit. For more complex needs, we offer tailored plans that extend the content and local-link strategy, matched to the size and ambition of each hotel.

How is your local SEO service different from a generalist marketing agency?

We specialise only in hospitality, and we understand its cycles, its seasons and how much online reputation matters. We are not a generalist agency; our experience with hotels and restaurants in Spain lets us apply approaches other agencies do not know, improving visibility for searches such as "hotel with a pool in Seville" or "rural stay near Madrid".

What technical access or information does GastroSEO need from my hotel to start?

We need access to your Google Business Profile, Google Analytics and the hotel website. It is important that we know your key services (restaurant, spa, events), your audience and your main competitors. A Local SEO Audit Pro for 290€ can identify gaps and opportunities before the monthly service starts, so the starting point is solid.

What does local SEO for hotels include, and what does it not cover?

The service includes Google Business Profile optimisation, proactive review management, a local keyword strategy, basic on-page optimisation and rank tracking. It does not include building a website from scratch, paid advertising campaigns (PPC) or social media management, although we can advise on how to fit those actions with your local SEO strategy.

How do you measure the success of local SEO for hotels, and which KPIs do you report?

We measure success through KPIs such as the rise in direct calls, visits to the website from the Google Business Profile, direction requests, online bookings and better rankings for relevant local searches. We report monthly with a detailed report that shows how these indicators have moved, compared with previous periods and with the competition.

Start today

Interested in local SEO for hotels?

Book the Local SEO Audit Pro (290 €) and we prepare a proposal for your business. It is credited in full if you hire the GastroSEO plan within 30 days.

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