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Choose the right template for your rental website

Riviera, Classic or Earth & linen: how to pick a design that fits your property and guests.

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The template sets the tone

Your template defines first impression: colours, typography, hero and gallery layout. Hostiv offers several ready-made styles — same booking engine, different visual identity.

Choose based on property and audience: clean and reassuring for business travellers, warm for holiday homes, premium for high-end stays.

Compare the three styles

Spend 10 minutes previewing each template with your own photos. The right choice highlights your main asset in the first second.

  • Riviera: gradients, upscale feel, ideal for villas or sea views
  • Classic: light background, red accents, readable and conversion-focused
  • Earth & linen: beige and terracotta, perfect for character homes

Customize without starting over

After picking a template, adjust colours, copy, logo and photos. Hostiv’s editor previews live so you see the guest view before publishing.

The Pro plan unlocks multi-property support, PDF guide, invoices and co-hosts — ideal if you manage several properties or a team.

Test on mobile

A large share of bookings happen on smartphones. Check mobile preview before sharing your link.

If a hero photo lacks impact on small screens, crop or pick a more readable image — often the #1 conversion lever.

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