Touch Stay QR Code: Setup and Alternatives

QR codes turn printed materials into digital experiences. Here is how to set them up for your guest guides and what to consider when choosing a platform.

Why QR codes matter for guest guides

QR codes bridge the gap between your physical property and your digital guide. Instead of handing guests a printed booklet that goes out of date, a QR code gives them instant access to always-current information on their phone.

Guests can scan the code the moment they arrive, accessing check-in instructions, Wi-Fi details, house rules, and local recommendations without waiting for a message from you.

How to set up a QR code for your guide

Create your digital guide

Build your property guide with all the information guests need: house rules, Wi-Fi, local tips, and check-in instructions.

Generate a QR code

Most guide platforms provide a QR code linked to your guide. This code can be printed and placed in your property.

Print and display

Place the QR code in visible spots: welcome pack, fridge, bedside table, or a framed card near the entrance.

Guests scan and access

Guests scan the code with their phone camera and instantly access your digital guide. No app download needed.

QR code features compared

Touch Stay

• Basic QR code per guide
• Standard resolution download
• Linked to subscription (expires if cancelled)
• Limited customisation options

CheckinGuide

• QR code included with every guide
• High-resolution download for print
• Active as long as your guide is live (free tier included)
• Works with branded guide links

Every guide gets a QR code

On CheckinGuide, every property guide automatically includes a downloadable QR code. Print it, frame it, or add it to your welcome pack. Your guests are one scan away from everything they need.

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QR codes for guest guides: FAQ

Common questions about using QR codes with your property guides

Get a QR code for your guide in minutes

Free to start. Every guide includes a downloadable, print-ready QR code.