Boost Your Bookings with Discounts and Short Stays

Why offer discounts and short stays?

Discounts and flexible stay options are practical ways to lift visibility, reach more guests, and fill calendar gaps without reducing your base price. Short stays appeal to weekend travelers and short-break visitors, helping you increase occupancy during shoulder and low seasons.

Discount options to attract more guests

You can offer several types of discounts to make your property more competitive:

• First 3 bookings discount — automatically applied to your first 3 bookings as a new property
• Mobile Discount — attract guests booking from mobile devices
• Loyalty Discount — available for properties with minimum 3 reviews in both Holidu and Booking.com with an average score of 7.5 or higher. Discount percentage is 10% by default
• Early Bird Discount — reward guests who book in advance by choosing your preferred lead time
• Last-Minute Discount — fill availability with short-notice bookings
• Weekly Discount — encourage longer stays of 7 nights or more
• Discount for direct bookings — offer guests a discount when they book directly through your website or booking module

Flexible stay options to fill your calendar

Beyond discounts, consider these smart ways to maximize occupancy:

• Fill short gaps between reservations — accept short stays at a price uplift you set to use empty dates
• Accept short stays for full-stay pay — allow bookings for fewer nights than your standard minimum while keeping your earnings intact
• Lower your minimum stay for last-minute dates — automatically reduce minimum stay requirements as the check-in date approaches

How to configure your discounts and flexible stays

Access your discount settings in your Holidu Host dashboard under Configuration → Discounts. You set the percentages, time windows, and minimums. Holidu's pricing recommendations are based on local market data, helping you match each setting to demand in your area.

Your local team is also available to advise you on the best strategy for your property.

Make your property more competitive year-round

By combining the right discounts with flexible stay options, you attract a wider range of guests, increase your occupancy rate, and keep your property competitive throughout the year.