AI-Powered SMS for Restaurants & Hotels

Turn One-Night Guests
Into Lifelong Regulars.

7 in 10 first-time guests never return, whether they dined or stayed.

Elite Guests automatically sends AI-personalized SMS follow-ups, giving every opted-in guest a reason to return.

SMS reaches 98% of recipients. On average, hospitality SMS campaigns convert at 20%+.

Try Free for 14 Days

No contracts. Cancel anytime. Setup takes less than 10 minutes.

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70%

of first-time guests never return without a personal follow-up.

— Restroworks & Bloom Intelligence, 2025

You run a tight operation. The experience is perfect. The service is on point. And they still don't come back.

Not because they didn't love it. Because nobody followed up.

The place down the street isn't better than yours. They just have a system.

Elite Guests is that system.

Why we built this

We watched restaurants and hotels pour everything into creating exceptional guest experiences: perfect food, immaculate rooms, genuine service.

And then watched 70% of those guests disappear, never to return, because no one followed up.

Not because guests didn't want to come back. Because nobody gave them a reason to.

Built for busy owners, not marketing teams
01

Staff Presents a QR Code

At checkout (or check-in for hotels), a server or front desk staff shows guests a QR code — on a device or a printed card. No integration with your reservation system needed.

02

They Scan. They Opt In.

Guests scan on their own phone, your branded welcome video plays, and it invites them to join your SMS list. One tap and they're in. From that moment, that guest is on a list you own.

03

You Choose. We Handle Everything Else.

Tell us what you want to accomplish:

  • Drive more reservations
  • Push online orders
  • Promote a special or event
  • Win back guests who haven't returned

Pick your goal. Pick your date and time. Our AI writes the message for you. Edit any part of it, rewrite it completely, or write your own from scratch. Send it immediately or schedule it for later.

No marketing experience needed. If you can send a text message, you can run a campaign.

You're always in control

Elite Guests writes a starting draft. Edit it, rewrite it, or write your own from scratch. We handle everything else.

The Welcome Video

Every visit becomes
a guest relationship.

Your server or front desk staff shows guests a QR code — on a device or a printed card — at checkout or check-in. No reservation-system integration required.

They scan, your branded welcome video plays instantly, and they opt in. From that moment, you have a guest relationship — not just a one-time visit.

Upload once. We take it from there.

  • Your branded welcome video. One upload, runs forever.
  • Opt-in form with full SMS compliance
  • Guest name and reservation auto-captured
  • Automation starts the moment they opt in
The Review Request
Automated 2.5 hours after their visit

Strike while the
experience is fresh.

2.5 hours after their first visit, your guest receives a video from your team asking for a review.

Not a generic text. A real face. A real thank you. A real ask.

Automated review request, sent once after their first opt-in visit.

  • Sends once, automatically after their first opted-in visit
  • Links directly to your Google review page
  • Personal video builds genuine connection
  • Automated asking. You set it up once, it runs forever.
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Hi Jessica, thank you for dining with us tonight! We'd love your feedback ⭐ Tap to share a quick review.
During their visit
First visit only
Hi [Name], enjoying your evening? Ask your server about tonight's chef special 🍽️
2.5 hrs after
First visit only
Hi [Name], thank you for coming! We'd love to hear about your experience: [link]
+7 days
First visit only
Hi [Name], it was great having you! Chef has something new you'll love: [link]
+60 days
Ongoing
Hi [Name], we miss you at [Restaurant Name]! Here's something special: [link]
The Automation Engine

4 touchpoints.
0 staff hours.

During every first visit, your guest gets your upsell: a dessert, a drink, tonight's special. You pick what to push.

Then the review request fires 2.5 hours after. A return nudge at 7 days. Each sequence runs once, on their first opt-in, and never repeats.

The 60-day win-back is the exception. It runs ongoing, reaching any guest who hasn't been back in two months.

All timed. All automatic. Your staff focuses on the service.

Your List. Your Campaigns.

Send when you want.
To who you want.

The automated sequences run on their own, firing once for each first-time guest, with the 60-day win-back running continuously. But you can also reach out to your list whenever the moment calls for it: a slow Tuesday you want to fill, a new dish, a private event, a flash deal.

We recommend waiting at least 14 days after launch before sending your first manual campaign. This gives the automated sequences time to run without overlap.

Pick your goal. Pick your date and time. Our AI writes the message for you. Edit any part of it, rewrite it completely, or write your own from scratch. Send it immediately or schedule it for later.

  • Send to your full list or specific guest segments
  • Use your existing social media videos, no new filming needed
  • AI writes the draft, you control every word
  • Your guest list belongs to you, not us
What can you campaign for?
Fill a slow night
Send a last-minute offer to guests who visited in the last 90 days.
Launch a new dish or menu
Push your video to everyone on your list with one send.
Promote a private event
Target by visit date, visit frequency, or your full list.
Win back guests you haven't seen
Reach anyone who hasn't visited in 60, 90, or 120 days.
You own the list

Every guest who opts in is on a list you own, not Elite Guests. Most platforms keep your customers. We give them to you. Cancel any time and take your list with you.

98%
SMS Open Rate
vs 27% for email
5-7×
Cheaper to retain
than acquire a new guest
45%
SMS Response Rate
vs 6% for email
70%
Of first-time guests
never return without follow-up
Simple Pricing. Serious Results.

Three tiers for restaurants, three for hotels. 14-day free trial on every plan.

Starter
$399/month

+ $150 one-time activation

  • 3,000 messages/month
  • every automation included
  • 1 location
  • email support
  • Dedicated local number
  • Full 10DLC compliance handled
  • Welcome video opt-in
  • 14-day free trial
Most Popular
Growth
$799/month

+ $150 one-time activation

  • 10,000 messages/month
  • white-label guest pages
  • launch coaching call
  • next-day priority support
  • Dedicated local number
  • Full 10DLC compliance handled
  • Welcome video opt-in
  • 14-day free trial
Pro
$1,299/month

+ $150 one-time activation

  • 25,000 messages/month
  • multi-location
  • first-month campaigns done for you
  • quarterly strategy reviews
  • same-day support
  • Dedicated local number
  • Full 10DLC compliance handled
  • Welcome video opt-in
  • 14-day free trial

Overage: $100 per 1,000 messages above your plan — or upgrade anytime. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

The Math

Most restaurants and hotels cover their monthly subscription within 90 days.

The Problem
200 reservations per week
= 10,400 guests per year
70% never come back
= 7,280 guests lost forever
Each guest worth $65+
= Potentially $473,200 walking out the door annually
The Solution
Elite Guests recovers even 10% of those guests
= 728 guests back
× average 2 return visits
× $65 average check
= $94,640 in recovered revenue
Annual cost of Elite Guests: $9,588
Return: 9.8× your investment

After 90 days Elite Guests pays for itself. After that it's profit from guests who were already gone.

Run the numbers for your restaurant →
Common Questions

Everything you need to know

What exactly does Elite Guests automate?
All automations fire once, on a guest's first opt-in. During their visit, they receive your upsell SMS. 2.5 hours after, the review request fires. At 7 days, a return-visit nudge. These three run once and never repeat. The 60-day win-back is the exception; it runs ongoing, reaching any guest who hasn't returned in two months. All timed, all automatic, zero staff involvement.
How do guests opt in?
Your staff present a QR code in person — on a device or a printed card — at checkout or check-in. Guests scan it themselves, your branded welcome video plays, and they tap one button to join your list. The opt-in is TCPA compliant and fully documented. Guests can reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe immediately.
How quickly can I get set up?
Your account is ready in under 10 minutes. Your dedicated local number requires 10DLC carrier registration, a mandatory US carrier process for business SMS that we handle entirely. Approval typically takes 1–3 weeks. In some cases it can take up to 4–6 weeks. We keep you updated and activate your sequences the moment approval comes through.
Can I edit the messages or write my own?
Yes, completely. The AI generates a starting draft based on your goal. You can edit any part of it, rewrite it completely, or write the message yourself from scratch. Nothing sends until it looks exactly the way you want it.
Can you create our welcome and review videos?
We recommend high-quality video for your welcome and review touchpoints. They represent your brand at the first moment of contact. You can film on a phone in good lighting, hire a local videographer, or reach out to us about production referrals. For marketing campaigns, your existing social media videos work perfectly and require no new filming.
Can I use my existing social media videos in campaigns?
Yes. Drop any video you have already produced into a campaign, write or generate the message, and send it to your list. No new filming required.
Do I own my guest list?
Yes, completely. Every guest who opts in belongs to your list, not ours. You can export your contacts at any time. If you cancel, your list comes with you. We give your guests back to you.
Is Elite Guests TCPA and 10DLC compliant?
Yes. We handle full 10DLC registration for your dedicated local number, include compliant opt-in language in every sequence, and automatically honor STOP requests. Every message is built to meet TCPA requirements. You are never exposed.
What happens after my 14-day free trial?
You are billed at your chosen plan rate. Restaurant plans start at $399/month and hotels at $999/month, with higher tiers for more messages and locations. No contracts. Cancel at any time from your dashboard.

Your guests had a great experience.
Make sure they come back.

70% of first-time guests never return, whether they dined or stayed. Elite Guests gives restaurants and hotels an automated follow-up system so the guests you worked hard to impress actually come back.

Try Free for 14 Days

No contracts. No marketing team required. Setup in under 10 minutes.