Discounts and short stays help you attract more guests, fill gaps in your calendar, and increase occupancy without lowering your base price.

Why should I offer discounts and short stays?

• Discounts attract guests during low-demand periods and help fill empty dates.
• Short stays appeal to weekenders and short-break travellers, especially in shoulder and low seasons.

Which discounts can I offer?

• First 3 bookings discount: applied automatically to the first 3 bookings of a new property.
• Mobile discount: attracts guests booking from mobile devices.
• Loyalty discount: available for properties with at least 3 reviews on both Holidu and Booking.com, with an average score of 7.5 or higher. The default discount is 10%.
• Early bird discount: rewards guests who book in advance. You choose the lead time.
• Last-minute discount: fills availability with short-notice bookings.
• Weekly discount: rewards stays of 7 nights or more.
• Direct booking website discount: offers guests a small discount when they book directly through your website or booking module.

Early bird and last-minute discounts adjust automatically based on the booking date and your settings.

How can I fill gaps with flexible stays?

• Fill short gaps between reservations: fills calendar gaps with short stays at the price uplift you set.
• Accept short stays for full-stay pay: allows bookings shorter than your standard minimum while keeping your earnings intact.
• Lower your minimum stay for last-minute dates: automatically reduces the minimum stay as the check-in date approaches.

Where do I set up discounts and short stays?

Ready to get started? Access your discount settings now in your Holidu Host dashboard under Configuration → Discounts. Set your percentages, windows, and minimums. Holidu's pricing recommendations are based on local market data, so you can match each setting to demand in your area.