How to Complete a Check-Out
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
| Step | What it does | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Open Check Out | Starts the check-out flow | Welcome → Check Out |
| Select Room | Finds the room in the PMS list | Room Number dropdown |
| Enter Last Name | Matches the reservation | Last Name field |
| Confirm | Finalizes the check-out | Check Out button |
| Complete | Shows success and returns to start | Check-Out Completed screen |
Step-by-Step Check-Out
1. Open the Check Out screen
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On the Welcome screen, select Check Out.
✓ The Check Out form appears.
2. Select the room number
- Open the Room Number dropdown.
- 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
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Enter the guest's Last Name exactly as it appears on the reservation.
✓ The Check Out button becomes active.
4. Complete the check-out
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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:
- Confirm the Room Number is correct.
- Enter the main guest's Last Name.
- If the guest is not checked in yet, complete check-in first.
- 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:
- Wait a few seconds and try again.
- Type the room number manually.
- 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:
- Confirm the room number and last name.
- 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