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Your guests need help at 2am.
Sarah answers.

An AI-powered after-hours phone assistant that resolves guest issues instantly, escalates only when needed, and never wakes your staff for a WiFi password.

sarah — after-hours assistant
Live
02:17 AM · Hanmer Holiday Homes
Hello! Thanks for calling. I'm Sarah, your after-hours assistant. Which property are you staying at?
44b Scarborough Terrace — can't find the WiFi
No problem at all — I'll send those details to your phone right now.
✓ SMS sent · 0.8s

📶 Network: HomeNetwork_44B
🔑 Password: Sunshine2024!

Is there anything else I can help with?
183Properties covered
24/7Always available
70+Staff hours saved / yr
~9:1Return on investment
Simultaneous calls
What Sarah handles

Everything a guest needs at 2am —
resolved instantly

From lockbox codes to genuine emergencies, Sarah handles the most common after-hours issues without involving your team.

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Lockbox & Access

Reads access codes digit by digit, clearly and twice. Or sends them via SMS — the guest chooses.

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WiFi Details

Sends network name and password directly to the guest's mobile in under a second. No spelling, no repeating.

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Heat Pump & Heating

Step-by-step operating instructions and fault-finding — tailored to the specific unit in each property.

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Hot Water

Gas pilot light relighting guide. Walks guests through troubleshooting before escalating if needed.

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TV & Streaming

Input switching, streaming app help and remote troubleshooting — matched to the exact TV in each property.

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Kitchen Appliances

Oven, dishwasher and cooktop instructions — brand-specific guidance so guests aren't left guessing.

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Laundry

Washing machine and dryer operating instructions, including lint filter reminders — the one thing guests always forget.

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Emergency Triage

Two-tier system: fire and medical go straight to 111. Smoke, gas, flooding escalate your on-call team for human assessment.

How it works

Four steps. Seamless for guests.

01

Guest calls your number

Sarah answers immediately. No hold music. No voicemail. A calm, natural voice every time.

02

Property identified

Sarah asks for the address and locates the property instantly — smart matching across your portfolio.

03

Issue resolved

Answer delivered directly — codes, passwords, instructions — or SMS'd to the guest's phone in seconds.

04

Escalates if needed

Unresolved issues alert your on-call team. Response times logged automatically via one-tap link.

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Case study

How Hanmer Holiday Homes transformed their after-hours experience

With 183 properties across Hanmer Springs, after-hours calls were a constant burden on staff. Guests needed help at midnight. Staff needed sleep. Sarah solved both — built and deployed in under 30 hours.

"We haven't been woken up at 11pm since Sarah went live. Honestly couldn't believe how easy it was."
— Hanmer Holiday Homes · Hanmer Springs, NZ
183Properties covered 24/7
70+Staff hours recovered yearly
~$1,800NZD estimated annual saving
~$200NZD approximate annual running cost
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

All plans include a one-off $500 setup fee. No lock-in — cancel with 30 days notice.

$0per call to infrastructure
24/7coverage incl. holidays
<2saverage Sarah response time
100%NZ-based setup & support
Starter

1–5 Properties

$99/mo

NZD + GST · billed monthly


  • After-hours inbound call handling
  • Access code & lockbox assistance
  • In-property issue guidance
  • Emergency escalation routing
  • NZ-timezone aware greetings
  • Weekly call summary email
  • Dedicated NZ phone number
  • Sarah configured for your property

Ideal for owner-operators & small portfolios

Portfolio

20+ Properties

$349/mo

NZD + GST · billed monthly


  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Custom AI persona name & tone
  • Branded caller experience
  • Multi-location management
  • Quarterly strategy call
  • First access to booking features
  • Dedicated account management
  • Custom reporting on request

Ideal for multi-location operators

Annual billing

Pay for 10 months, get 12 — 2 months free. Saves up to $700/year on the Portfolio plan.

Founding customer offer

The first 5 customers lock in current pricing for life — as long as they remain active subscribers.

Savings calculator

What's it costing you right now?

Missed calls after hours mean missed rebookings, bad reviews, and your own time gone. See what Sarah could save you.

Properties you manage 5
150
Without Sarah $0/mo
With Sawubona $0/mo
Estimated annual savings
$0
$0/mo
Starter · $99/mo
What you're losing without Sarah
Missed rebookings $0/mo
Bad review recovery cost $0/mo
Your time handling calls $0/mo

Estimates based on NZ holiday property industry averages. All prices NZD + GST.

FAQ

Common questions

Sawubona (sa-woo-BOH-na) is a Zulu greeting meaning "I see you." We build AI-powered after-hours phone assistants for NZ hospitality operators. Sarah, our voice AI, answers your guest phone line whenever your office is closed — instantly, every time.

We onboard your property data during setup — WiFi details, lockbox codes, appliance instructions and access notes. For larger portfolios we integrate directly with HomeBook/Newbook so Sarah's information is always live and up to date automatically.

She escalates to your on-call team via SMS — with the property address, issue summary, and steps already attempted. For life-threatening emergencies (fire, medical), she directs guests to call 111 immediately and simultaneously alerts your team.

Yes — unlimited simultaneous calls. Unlike a human on-call, Sarah handles any number of concurrent calls with no degradation in quality. Two guests from different properties can both call at midnight and each receive Sarah's full attention.

Escalation SMS includes a one-tap confirmation link. Staff tap it the moment they're about to call the guest back — response time is logged automatically and shown in the dashboard in green, yellow, or red. Every escalation becomes a timestamped accountability record.

Most operators are live within 3–5 business days. We handle all the technical setup — hosting, phone number, configuration. You just provide your property details, review the setup, and approve before going live.

Book a demo

Hear Sarah live — on your own properties

We'll set up a 30-minute live demo where you call in as a guest and hear exactly what your guests will hear. No slides. No jargon. Just Sarah doing her thing.

  • We configure Sarah with 2–3 of your actual properties
  • You call in and experience the conversation firsthand
  • See the live dashboard and escalation flow in real time
  • Get a custom quote for your portfolio size
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Book your free demo

Pick a time that suits you — we'll configure Sarah with your properties and walk you through a live call.

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30 minutes · No obligation · Live demo on your properties