Everything RooMates Can Do
One platform powering students, hostel owners, organisations, and universities - with tools built for every role in Ghana's student accommodation market.
Core Platform Capabilities
The features that make RooMates the go-to platform for student accommodation in Ghana
Found my hostel in 10 minutes!
Student
Bookings up 40% since joining RooMates.
Owner
Secure payments, no stress at all.
Student
Built for Every Role
Tailored toolsets for students, hostel owners, organisations, and universities
Find Your Perfect Hostel
RooMates gives students a fast, honest way to discover accommodation. Search by university, filter by price and amenities, compare room types, and book in minutes - all from your phone.
- Verified hostel photos and descriptions
- Filter by price, amenities, and room type
- Quick university-based search (KNUST, UG, UCC…)
- Instant booking confirmation via SMS and email
Run Your Hostel Digitally
Owners get a complete cloud-based operations suite - manage rooms, track bookings, view occupancy analytics, and handle payments all from one dashboard. No spreadsheets, no paper.
- Room and block configuration with availability calendar
- Booking pipeline - approve, modify, or cancel in one click
- Revenue reports and occupancy trend charts
- Resident management with student profiles
Secure, Direct Payments
RooMates never holds student funds. Owners connect their own Hubtel or Paystack gateway. Payments go directly to the hostel's merchant account - instant, encrypted, and traceable.
- Hubtel, Paystack, and Mobile Money supported
- Direct-to-owner settlement - no middleman
- Automatic receipt generation for students
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Platform Capabilities
The technical strengths that make RooMates reliable for students and owners alike
100%
Verified
Verified Listings
Every hostel is reviewed and verified before going live. No fake listings, no surprises on arrival.
Secure Transactions
End-to-end encrypted payments via trusted Ghanaian gateways. Students pay with confidence.
16
Regions
16 Regions Covered
Hostels near universities across all 16 regions of Ghana - and expanding every week.
Mobile-First Design
Fully responsive platform. Students browse and book on any device, owners manage on the go.
Flexible Stay Types
Semester stays, short stays, academic year, and bulk bookings - all in one platform.
Live
Data
Real-Time Analytics
Owners see live occupancy rates, revenue trends, and booking performance at a glance.
Instant Notifications
SMS and email alerts for new bookings, payment confirmations, and status updates.
Complaint System
Structured ticketing for receiving, tracking, and resolving student complaints on both sides.
Gateway Configuration
Owners connect their own Hubtel or Paystack merchant account once - all payments go directly to them.
Multi-University Support
Students search by university. Owners tag hostels to nearby schools for maximum visibility.
Unlimited
Rooms
Room Configuration
Create blocks, set room types, assign beds, configure gender restrictions and floor-level rules.
Dedicated Support
WhatsApp and phone support for students and owners, plus self-service documentation.
Features by Plan
See what's included for students and hostel owners
| Feature | Students | Owners | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search & browse hostels | |||
| Book rooms online | - | ||
| Booking dashboard | |||
| Mobile Money payments | |||
| SMS/email confirmations | |||
| Room & block management | - | ||
| Occupancy analytics | - | ||
| Revenue reports | - | ||
| Complaint ticketing | |||
| Bulk booking | - | - | |
| Dedicated account manager | - | - | |
| Custom branding | - | - |
Ready to experience RooMates first-hand?
Book a free personalised demo and see every feature live - for your hostel, your students, your context.