Building Flexible Booking Systems in Drupal Using Webform Modules

Roland Obermair, CEO of Roromedia GmbH, recently shared insights on LinkedIn about implementing booking systems in Drupal projects using the Webform Booking and Webform Content Creator modules. His post highlights how these tools offer a flexible, Drupal-native solution for managing booking workflows without the need for extensive custom development.

According to Roland, the Webform Booking module provides flexible time slot management, allowing developers to define availability by day, hour, or specific time ranges. It also supports the creation of custom schedules aligned with client business hours and offers an integrated calendar view for users to easily see and select available slots.

By combining Webform Booking with Webform Content Creator, each booking submission is automatically turned into a content entity (node) within Drupal. This setup enables clients to manage bookings alongside other content, and fields can be mapped directly between form submissions and content nodes, streamlining the overall workflow.

Roland pointed out several key advantages to this approach: it is straightforward to configure, adaptable to various client needs, and built fully within Drupal’s ecosystem, making it easy to extend and customise later. Additionally, bookings can be filtered and queried using Views, enhancing administrative flexibility.

For projects requiring payment processing, Obermair also recommended adding a custom Webform Submission Handler to integrate Drupal Commerce, creating a complete booking and checkout experience.