Hotel Booking with Google Maps
Objective
To build a full-stack web platform where users can search, view, and book hotels with real-time availability, pricing, and Google Maps integration for location-based search. The platform will also provide admins with full control over hotel listings, bookings, pricing, and user data.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
|---|---|
| User Module | Registration, login, profile management |
| Hotel Catalog | Browse hotels by location, type, price, amenities, ratings |
| Booking System | Select check-in/check-out dates, number of guests, room type |
| Pricing Engine | Dynamic price calculation based on duration, room type, and season |
| Cancellation | Cancel bookings before check-in with refund policy |
| Booking History | View past & current bookings, cancellation details |
| Admin Panel | Add/edit/delete hotels, rooms, pricing, amenities, images |
| Email Alerts | Booking confirmation, reminders, cancellation alerts |
| Google Maps API | Locate hotels on interactive map, filter by nearby attractions |
| Reviews & Ratings | Users can leave feedback after stay |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery / React / Vue |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / Spring Security / Firebase Auth |
| Email Service | Nodemailer / SendGrid / Mailgun |
| Hosting | Vercel (Frontend) + AWS EC2 / Heroku / Railway (Backend + DB) |
| Other | Google Maps API for location search, Stripe/PayPal for payments |
Workflow
Booking Flow
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User logs in / signs up
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Searches hotels by city/location (via Google Maps or filters)
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Selects hotel → chooses room type, check-in/out dates → views pricing
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Confirms booking → payment → receives confirmation email + receipt
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Booking visible in user dashboard
Cancellation Flow
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User opens dashboard → selects booking
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Cancels before check-in → refund (partial/full as per policy)
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Receives cancellation email
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Admin can override cancellation/refund
Admin Flow
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Admin login → dashboard
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Add/edit/delete hotels, rooms, pricing, images
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View/manage all bookings with filters
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Handle cancellations and disputes
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Generate reports on revenue and occupancy
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| User | Book hotel rooms, cancel bookings, view booking history, leave reviews |
| Admin | Manage hotels, rooms, bookings, pricing, refunds, and user accounts |
Security Features
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JWT/session-based authentication
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Role-based access (user/admin)
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Encrypted passwords (BCrypt)
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CSRF/XSS input protection
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CAPTCHA for login/registration
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Optional 2FA for admin login
Analytics (Admin Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Bookings | Total confirmed bookings |
| Cancelled Bookings | Count & percentage of cancellations |
| Revenue Generated | Revenue by month, hotel, or room type |
| Hotel Occupancy | Most & least booked hotels |
| Booking Trends | Daily/weekly/monthly booking activity |
| Customer Ratings | Feedback summary for hotels |
What You Get
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User & admin login system
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Fully functional hotel search with Google Maps integration
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Real-time booking & cancellation system with notifications
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Dynamic pricing engine
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Admin panel to manage hotels, rooms, pricing, and bookings
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Review & rating system for hotels
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Email + payment gateway integration
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REST APIs with clear documentation
Why Choose This Project?
This project covers real-world hotel reservation and location-based search features used by platforms like Booking.com and OYO. It integrates inventory management, payments, scheduling, CRUD operations, and geolocation services. It enhances your skills in full-stack development, REST APIs, authentication, database modeling, payment integration, and Google Maps API. Perfect for academic, startup, or freelance portfolios.