Fees and Transparency
At Ospite Bee, we believe pricing should be clear, fair, and predictable.
- No hidden fees
- No surprise deductions
- No shifting rules
Our Fee Structure
For Hosts
- 8% platform fee per completed booking
- No monthly subscriptions
- No listing fees
- No penalties for good hosting
The platform fee is deducted automatically when a booking is completed.
For Guests
- 0% platform booking fee
- Guests pay only the price set by the host
- No hidden service charges added at checkout
What you see is what you pay.
How Payments Work
- Guests pay securely at the time of booking
- Payments are processed via Stripe
- Funds are released to hosts after the stay is completed
- Stripe processing timelines apply
This approach protects hosts, guests, and the platform from disputes and payment reversals.
When Hosts Get Paid
Host payouts are triggered after a completed stay and processed through Stripe. This ensures:
- Fair handling of cancellations
- Protection against no-shows and chargebacks
- Clear completion of the booking before payout
Cancellation Policies
Hosts choose from standardised cancellation options:
- Flexible
- Moderate
- Strict
The selected cancellation policy is shown clearly before booking and applies automatically if a cancellation occurs.
Bee Points & Fees
A portion of Ospite Bee’s platform fee is used to fund Bee Points, our loyalty and reward system.
- Bee Points do not reduce host payouts
- Bee Points are not cash
- Bee Points are earned through positive participation, such as completed stays and reviews
- Bee Points can be redeemed as discounts on future bookings
Bee Points are designed to reward good behaviour and long-term engagement, not to penalise hosts.
No Hidden Charges
Ospite Bee does not:
- Add last-minute fees
- Change commission rates without notice
- Penalise hosts for enforcing house rules
- Charge guests extra platform fees
Our pricing model is designed to be sustainable, transparent, and host-friendly from day one.
Why We’re Different
Most platforms increase fees over time or shift costs onto guests. Ospite Bee was built with a fixed, transparent fee model to support long-term hosting and trust.
Fair fees. Clear rules. Honest hosting.