Features · Mobile admin
Run your hostel from your phone
The whole admin — dashboard, check-ins, access codes, the cleaning board, bookings — runs in your phone's browser. Resend a link, issue a code, or reassign a bed from wherever you're standing, with no desk and no app-store install required.
Can you run a hostel entirely from a phone?
Running a property from a phone means the admin workflow — bookings, arrivals, access, housekeeping — works in a mobile browser instead of needing a desk computer. In EZ2Stay, the entire admin runs as a responsive web app (a PWA) in any phone's browser: dashboard, check-ins, access codes, the cleaning board and bookings all carry the same feature set as desktop, laid out for a smaller screen. There is no separate native app to download and no feature locked to desktop only.
| Capability | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Full admin dashboard in the phone's browser | same feature set as desktop, laid out for a smaller screen | Live |
| Check-in monitoring and one-tap resend from the phone | manual overrides still require reviewing the guest's uploaded documents | Live |
| Issue or resend access codes on the go | TTLock is the only live lock brand | Live |
| Cleaning board: assign, track and verify rooms from the phone | photo verification depends on staff uploading from their own device | Live |
| Bookings view: arrivals, departures, payment status | channel manager and PMS included in the package, no separate login | Live |
| Runs as a PWA — add to the home screen, no app-store install | not an offline-first native app; live data needs a working connection | Live |
How it works
- Open the dashboard in your browser. No app-store install — sign in and add it to your home screen for one-tap access next time.
- See the day at a glance. Arrivals, departures, incomplete check-ins and cleaning status, all on one screen, sized for a phone.
- Act on what needs you. Resend a check-in link, issue an access code, or reassign a bed — each action works the same as on desktop.
- Run the cleaning board on the move. Assign rooms, mark them complete, and verify them from wherever you're standing.
- Handle alerts as they arrive. Blacklist matches, low battery, and failed access attempts push straight to your phone.
What the owner configures
| Setting | Default | Who can change it |
|---|---|---|
| Which staff can access which admin areas | role-based (owner, manager, staff) | Owner |
| Push notification alerts on the phone | on for security and urgent alerts | Owner — per alert type |
| Home-screen install (PWA) | off until added manually | Each staff member, on their own device |
| Offline behavior | requires a connection for live data | Not configurable — by design, it is not an offline-first app |
| Access level per lock zone | set per staff profile | Owner |
The full admin — dashboard, check-ins, cleaning board, bookings — runs this way at Popcorn Hostel, Bucharest, 49 beds and 63 smart locks, with staff managing it from their phones day to day.
Not a fit if
- You need the admin to keep working with zero connectivity — it's a browser-based PWA, not an offline-first native app.
- You want a dedicated app-store listing — EZ2Stay runs in the browser and installs to the home screen instead.
- You want a receptionist physically handling anything at a desk — mobile admin manages the property remotely; it doesn't add a front desk back in.
Frequently asked questions about EZ2Stay for hostels
Do I need to install an app to manage my hostel?
No — the admin runs in your phone's browser as a PWA. Add it to your home screen for one-tap access; there's nothing to download from an app store.
What can I actually do from my phone?
Everything the desktop dashboard does: view arrivals, resend check-in links, issue access codes, run the cleaning board, and check bookings.
Does the mobile admin work offline?
Not fully — it's a PWA, not an offline-first native app, so live data needs a connection. It isn't designed to replace connectivity at your property.
Can I limit what staff see on their phones?
Yes, access is role-based — owners, managers and staff see different admin areas depending on their assigned role.
Will I get alerts on my phone?
Yes — security and urgent alerts, like blacklist matches, low battery or failed access attempts, push to the phone as they happen.