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How to Complete a Check-Out

Quick Check

You only need the Room Number and the guest's Last Name. Most check-outs take under a minute.

This guide helps you complete a guest check-out from the kiosk or front desk screen.

Go to: Welcome → Check Out


Quick Reference

StepWhat it doesWhere it appears
Open Check OutStarts the check-out flowWelcome → Check Out
Select RoomFinds the room in the PMS listRoom Number dropdown
Enter Last NameMatches the reservationLast Name field
ConfirmFinalizes the check-outCheck Out button
CompleteShows success and returns to startCheck-Out Completed screen

Step-by-Step Check-Out

1. Open the Check Out screen

  1. On the Welcome screen, select Check Out.

    ✓ The Check Out form appears.

2. Select the room number

  1. Open the Room Number dropdown.
  2. Select the guest's room.
If the room list is empty

Type the room number manually. The list comes from the PMS and may take a few seconds to load.

If the reservation has multiple rooms

Repeat the steps for each room number. Check-out is completed per room.

3. Enter the last name

  1. Enter the guest's Last Name exactly as it appears on the reservation.

    ✓ The Check Out button becomes active.

4. Complete the check-out

  1. Select Check Out.

    ✓ You see the Check-Out Completed screen.

5. Finish and return to the start

The confirmation screen shows a countdown and returns to the Welcome screen automatically. You can also select Complete Check-Out to finish immediately.


What Happens After Check-Out

  • The reservation is marked as checked out in the PMS.
  • The room can move to housekeeping or turnover status.
  • Room access is disabled based on your lock system.

Troubleshooting

Reservation not found

What you see: A message like "Unable to process your check-out".

Fix:

  1. Confirm the Room Number is correct.
  2. Enter the main guest's Last Name.
  3. If the guest is not checked in yet, complete check-in first.
  4. If it still fails, complete check-out in the PMS or at the front desk.

Room list will not load

What you see: "No rooms found" in the dropdown.

Fix:

  1. Wait a few seconds and try again.
  2. Type the room number manually.
  3. If the room is still not found, use the PMS to check out.

Guest already checked out

What you see: A message indicating the reservation is already checked out.

Fix:

  1. Confirm the room number and last name.
  2. If the guest is already checked out, no further action is required.

Still Stuck?

Contact success@vouch-technologies.com if:

  • ❌ The room does not appear and manual entry fails
  • ❌ The guest cannot be checked out after multiple attempts
  • ❌ The PMS reports an error that blocks checkout

Helpful to include:

  • Room number
  • Guest last name
  • Time the issue started