Become a host on Smart Kiraya — earn from your flat, room or homestay

By Smart Kiraya Team · Updated

Quick answer

Submit a hosting inquiry from the app, complete identity KYC and property document verification, add photos and pricing, and your listing goes live. Listing is free — you pay a commission only on completed bookings. Verified guests, masked contact details and double-blind reviews protect you on the other side.

Who hosting suits

  • Owners with a vacant flat or floor — long-term rental income without broker dependence.
  • Homeowners in leisure destinations — BnB nightly income from travellers.
  • Anyone with a spare furnished room — PG-style letting with verified tenants.

Getting live, step by step

  1. Inquire — Tap 'Become a host' in the app and submit the short inquiry — our team reaches out.
  2. Verify — Complete identity KYC and share the property's ownership/lease document. Listings stay held until both clear — this is why guests trust the platform, and why your listing converts.
  3. Build the listing — Photos by room category (cover, bedroom, kitchen…), amenities, house rules, and honest description. Listings with 8+ real photos get dramatically more views.
  4. Price it — Set your rent or nightly price — or opt into Smart Pricing, which suggests rates from live demand in your area.
  5. Go live — Choose Instant Book (verified guests book instantly) or request-to-book (you approve each request within 24h).

What protects you as a host

  • Guest verification — instant bookings come only from KYC-verified guests.
  • Masked contact — your phone number is never public; it's shared only after a confirmed booking.
  • Double-blind reviews — you rate guests as they rate you, without retaliation dynamics.
  • On-platform payments — no chasing rent transfers from strangers; payouts flow to your linked account with statements.
  • Booking changes go through the app with your approval — no unilateral date shuffling.

Earning more: the Superhost path

Superhost status is computed automatically from your track record — ratings, response speed, acceptance and cancellation rates. It earns a visible badge, better placement, and guests actively filter for it. The fastest route: respond within hours, keep your calendar honest, and never cancel a confirmed booking.

Start your hosting inquiry

Frequently asked questions

What does listing cost?

Nothing. There's no listing fee and no charge for an unbooked calendar — commission applies only when a booking completes.

Do I need to own the property?

You need the right to let it: owners list with ownership documents; leaseholders need sub-letting permission in their lease. Our document check covers exactly this.

Can I host long-term rentals AND short stays?

Yes — rental and BnB listings live side by side under one host account, each with its own calendar, pricing and rules.

When do I get paid?

BnB payouts are transferred to your linked account after guest payment settles, with the commission itemised. Long-term rent flows directly between you and the tenant in v1 — the platform handles discovery, verification, agreement and records.