We're building Africa's most trusted accommodation platform.
LarnaStay is operated by Smartsync Technologies Limited, Lagos, Nigeria. We connect travellers with verified hotels, shortlets, guesthouses, and serviced apartments β with payments, reviews, and support that actually work.
500+
Verified Properties
10,000+
Guest Bookings
6+
States Covered
4.8β
Average Guest Rating
Our Mission
To make accommodation booking in Africa as easy as sending a WhatsApp message.
Booking a hotel or shortlet in Nigeria has always been harder than it should be. Fake listings, failed payments, no-shows, and zero accountability were the norm.
LarnaStay changes that. With mandatory host verification, secure payment processing, WhatsApp booking confirmations, and a loyalty programme β we make every booking simple, safe, and rewarding.
What We Stand For
Our values
Trust First
Every host goes through identity verification before their listing goes live. Every payment is secured by Paystack and Flutterwave with buyer protection built in.
Fair for Hosts
Hosts keep the largest share of every booking. We charge a modest commission, pay out within 7 business days, and provide tools to grow their business β not just list.
Built for Africa
We support Paystack, Flutterwave, mobile money, and Pay on Arrival β because most of Africa still deals in cash. We meet our guests and hosts where they are.
Pan-African Vision
LarnaStay started in Nigeria but our ambition is continental. Every feature we build is designed to scale across Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and beyond.
Our Journey
How we got here
The Idea
Frustrated by the lack of a reliable, locally-focused platform for Nigerian accommodation, the team at Smartsync Technologies began building LarnaStay.
Building the Platform
Months of development produced a full-stack booking engine, verified host programme, loyalty system, and property management tools.
Launch on larnastay.com
LarnaStay launched officially on larnastay.com β a Nigerian domain for a Nigerian product. First verified hosts onboarded across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
Expanding Africa
Growing coverage to Ibadan, Enugu, Calabar, and planning expansion to Ghana and Kenya. Series A fundraising in view.
Company Information
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Whether you're looking for a place to stay or want to earn from your property.