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How Mooch works

Discover on Mooch. Book direct with your host.

Mooch helps you find independent hotels, inns and B&Bs, then sends you straight to the host’s own website to book. Short walkthroughs for guests, hosts and affiliates.

For guests · 2½ minutes

Find a stay and book direct

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    Search

    Type where you’d like to go in the Location box, then browse the results and map.

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    View details

    Open a place to see photos, facilities, reviews and what’s nearby.

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    Book Direct

    Book Direct / Check Availability takes you to the host’s own website to choose dates and book.

  4. 4

    Keep Mooch on your phone

    Add the free Mooch icon to your home screen – nothing to download from an app store.

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For hotels, inns and B&Bs

Join Mooch and grow direct bookings

One flat membership fee and no commission on your bookings. Guests find you on Mooch and book on your own website, so the relationship stays with you.

Walkthrough coming soon

A step-by-step video on joining, setting up your listing and introducing Mooch to your guests.

Become a host

For affiliates · 2½ minutes

Introduce Mooch to your network

Know people who run places to stay? Help them discover Mooch and earn 10% of their membership every year for 5 years, as long as they stay a member.

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Why become an affiliate?

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