As of December 2, 2024, all tourist accommodations in Spain are legally required to register guest information through SES.Hospedajes, a centralized digital platform launched by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. It replaces outdated systems like the Guardia Civil’s old “Hospedería” and streamlines the process nationwide.

Who Needs to Use It?

All types of tourist accommodations operating in Spain, including:

• Hotels
• Rural houses
• Short-term rental properties (VUT)
• Tourist apartments
• Campgrounds and more

How It Works

1. Register your establishment at seshospedajes.es.
2. Submit guest information within 24 hours of check-in.
3. Data is sent automatically to the Ministry through the platform or your management software.

Recommended Automation

To simplify compliance, SES.Hospedajes can be integrated with tools like:

• UpMarket
• Check-In Scan
• Your existing Property Management System (PMS)

These platforms allow you to:

• Collect guest details before arrival via pre check-in forms
• Automatically generate and submit required XML files
• Stay compliant without manual input

Key Reminder

Failure to properly register guests can result in legal penalties.
SES.Hospedajes helps you stay compliant through a centralized, fully digital platform.

What happens if you don’t check in your rental guests? Failing to register your guests properly can lead to fines. As a general rule, penalties range from €100 to €600 for minor offences, and from €601 up to €30,000 for serious offences.

What counts as a minor offence? For example, submitting the guest declaration without including a copy of their identity document.

And a serious offence? A serious offence could be failing to register the guests at all, or not using one of the officially designated platforms to do so.

In short: Compliance is mandatory—and with the right tools in place, SES.Hospedajes becomes a manageable part of your operations. Automate where possible and avoid costly fines.