Title: Bizdesire Advanced Connector for Hostaway Author: bizdesire Published: August 7, 2026 Last modified: October 7, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3637888) ![](https://ps.w.org/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/assets/icon-256x256. gif?rev=3731840) # Bizdesire Advanced Connector for Hostaway By [bizdesire](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bizdesire/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway.1.0.6.zip) * [Details](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/#installation) * [Development](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/) ## Description Bizdesire Advanced Connector for Hostaway connects your WordPress website directly with your Hostaway account, allowing you to display vacation rental properties, availability, pricing, and booking information using the official Hostaway API. Automatically synchronize your listings, property details, amenities, images, and availability without manually updating your website. Whether you manage a single vacation rental or hundreds of properties, Bizdesire Advanced Connector provides a reliable and user-friendly solution for building modern vacation rental websites powered by Hostaway. This is an independent integration plugin built for Hostaway users. Hostaway is a trademark of its respective owner. This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hostaway. #### Features * Direct Hostaway API integration. * Automatic property synchronization. * Responsive property listing grids. * Property search with availability filters. * Individual property detail pages. * Property image galleries. * Easy-to-use shortcodes. * Responsive design. * Translation ready. * Lightweight and performance optimized. * Built specifically for WordPress and Hostaway users. #### Upgrade to Bizdesire Advanced Connector Pro If you need more advanced functionality, Bizdesire Advanced Connector Pro extends the free plugin with a complete direct booking workflow, built-in Stripe payments, additional payment gateways including Authorize.Net and Wompi, advanced property search and filtering, Google Maps and Google Reviews integration, Gutenberg blocks, WordPress Media Library image support, customizable email templates, enhanced synchronization tools, priority support, and more. [Upgrade to Bizdesire Advanced Connector Pro](https://bizdesire.co/product/hostaway-wordpress-connector-pro/) ### Pro Features * Complete direct booking workflow. * Built-in Stripe payment gateway. * Support for additional payment gateways including Authorize.Net and Wompi. * Advanced property search and filtering. * Interactive Google Maps integration. * Single property location map. * Google Reviews integration. * Gutenberg blocks. * WordPress Media Library image support. * Customizable email templates. * Enhanced synchronization tools. * Premium documentation and setup guides. * Priority customer support. * Continuous feature updates and improvements. ### External Services This plugin connects to third-party services operated by Hostaway. By using this plugin, data is sent to and received from these services. [Hostaway API](https://api.hostaway.com) Used to: * Fetch property listings. * Retrieve availability calendars. * Calculate pricing. * Submit booking reservations. Connections to the Hostaway API are only made after valid API credentials have been configured within the plugin settings. [Hostaway Terms of Service](https://www.hostaway.com/terms-of-service/) [Hostaway Privacy Policy](https://www.hostaway.com/privacy-policy/) [Hostaway Booking Engine CDN](https://bookingenginecdn.hostaway.com) Used to serve property images through Hostaway’s content delivery network. No personal user data is transmitted beyond what is required to display property information or complete a booking initiated by the visitor. Payment card information is never collected or stored by this plugin. Guests complete payments securely through the configured payment gateway or the Hostaway booking workflow. ### Hostaway API Endpoints Base URL: [Hostaway API v1](https://api.hostaway.com/v1) * POST /accessTokens — Authenticate using Client ID and Client Secret. * GET /listings — Retrieve property listings. * GET /listings/{listingId} — Retrieve a single property. * GET /listings/{listingId}/calendar — Retrieve availability. * POST /listings/{listingId}/calendar/priceDetails — Calculate booking prices. * POST /reservations — Create booking reservations. ### Shortcodes Display Hostaway content anywhere on your website using built-in shortcodes. Examples include: * Property Listings * Featured Properties * Property Search * Single Property Display ## Screenshots [⌊Configure your Hostaway Client ID and Client Secret in the plugin API settings to connect WordPress with your Hostaway account.⌉⌊Configure your Hostaway Client ID and Client Secret in the plugin API settings to connect WordPress with your Hostaway account.⌉[ Configure your Hostaway Client ID and Client Secret in the plugin API settings to connect WordPress with your Hostaway account. [⌊Import vacation rental listings from Hostaway into WordPress, including property details, amenities, and images.⌉⌊Import vacation rental listings from Hostaway into WordPress, including property details, amenities, and images.⌉[ Import vacation rental listings from Hostaway into WordPress, including property details, amenities, and images. [⌊Synchronize property data from Hostaway to keep listings, availability, and pricing up to date. Use Exclude Fields from Sync to keep the current Property Title, Description, or Price instead of overwriting them.⌉⌊Synchronize property data from Hostaway to keep listings, availability, and pricing up to date. Use Exclude Fields from Sync to keep the current Property Title, Description, or Price instead of overwriting them.⌉[ Synchronize property data from Hostaway to keep listings, availability, and pricing up to date. Use Exclude Fields from Sync to keep the current Property Title, Description, or Price instead of overwriting them. [⌊Check property availability with calendar dates and guest filters before starting a booking.⌉⌊Check property availability with calendar dates and guest filters before starting a booking.⌉[ Check property availability with calendar dates and guest filters before starting a booking. [⌊Browse available shortcodes and documentation to embed property grids, search, and single property pages.⌉⌊Browse available shortcodes and documentation to embed property grids, search, and single property pages.⌉[ Browse available shortcodes and documentation to embed property grids, search, and single property pages. [⌊Display property listings in a clean responsive grid without the search bar for featured or curated pages.⌉⌊Display property listings in a clean responsive grid without the search bar for featured or curated pages.⌉[ Display property listings in a clean responsive grid without the search bar for featured or curated pages. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin. 3. Navigate to **Bizdesire Connector Settings**. 4. Enter your Hostaway API credentials. 5. Save your settings. 6. Synchronize your listings. 7. Add property listings to your pages using the available shortcodes. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin require a Hostaway account? Yes. A valid Hostaway account with API credentials is required. ### Are Hostaway and Bizdesire affiliated? No. This is an independent WordPress integration built specifically for Hostaway users. Hostaway is a trademark of its respective owner. ### Can visitors search available properties? Yes. The plugin includes property search with availability filters. ### Does the free version support direct bookings? Visitors can browse properties and begin the booking process. For a complete direct booking experience with integrated payment gateways, upgrade to Bizdesire Advanced Connector Pro. ### Where can I purchase the Pro version? [Purchase Bizdesire Advanced Connector Pro](https://bizdesire.co/product/hostaway-wordpress-connector-pro/) ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cc97988d670fd74ab1a91daa2818206d458ae3350730c606842f19f2a5811b43? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great Hostaway WordPress Integration](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-hostaway-wordpress-integration/)󠁿 [Ebby](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abhi804d/) August 11, 2026 HostAway Connector has made it much easier to connect our Hostaway properties with our WordPress website. The setup was straightforward, and we can display our listings and availability without having to build a complicated custom integration. The plugin is clean, easy to use, and works well for creating a professional direct-booking experience. It saves a lot of time compared with trying to manage everything manually. Highly recommended for property managers and vacation-rental businesses using Hostaway and WordPress. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Bizdesire Advanced Connector for Hostaway” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ bizdesire ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bizdesire/) [Translate “Bizdesire Advanced Connector for Hostaway” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.6 * Improved checkout and property listing styles. * Updated Hostaway API endpoint documentation. #### 1.0.5 * Removed dynamic register_setting() sanitize_callback loop. * Added field-specific sanitization callbacks. * Escaped search page shortcode output. * Added nonce validation for listing refresh. * Improved admin notice handling. * Hardened AJAX and checkout requests. * Security and Plugin Review improvements. #### 1.0.4 * Improved sanitization. * Added CSRF protection. * Removed inline scripts. * Improved checkout security. * Plugin Check compliance improvements. #### 1.0.3 * Improved property search. * Improved AJAX sanitization. * Translation loading improvements. * Helper function prefix updates. #### 1.0.2 * Enabled additional booking features. * Bundled Flatpickr locally. * Improved compatibility. * Added External Services disclosure. * Security improvements. #### 1.0.1 * Initial stable release. ## Meta * Version **1.0.6** * Last updated: **2 days ago** * Active installations: **50+** * WordPress Version: ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to: **7.0.7** * PHP Version: ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/) * Tags: * [booking](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/booking/)[hostaway](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hostaway/) [property listing](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/property-listing/) [property management](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/property-management/) [Vacation rental](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vacation-rental/) * [Advanced View](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bizdesire-advanced-connector-for-hostaway/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ bizdesire ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bizdesire/) ## Support Got something to say? 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