How to Boost Your Bookings with Holidu's Last-Minute Discounts

Do you have empty nights coming up? Holidu offers two powerful tools to help you fill those gaps and increase bookings automatically. Learn how to use Last Minute Discounts and minimum stay adjustments to attract more guests and boost your occupancy.

What is the Last Minute Discount Feature?

The Last Minute Discount feature suggests the best discount at the right time, based on demand and comparable properties in your area. You maintain full control—nothing changes automatically.

Why it helps:

• Fills empty nights close to check-in
• Attracts spontaneous travelers and last-minute business trips
• Works alongside your existing discounts (except the "New Listing" discount)

How to use it:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host account
2. Select your property
3. Go to Opportunities or Discounts
4. Review the suggestions and apply the ones you prefer

What is the "Lower your minimum stay for last-minute dates" Feature?

If your minimum stay requirement is too long, you might miss bookings from guests looking to stay shorter periods. This tool automatically lowers your minimum stay during a set time window, making your property visible to short-stay guests.

You control:

• New minimum stay (for example, 2 nights)
• How many days before check-in this applies
• Whether to add a discount on top

Why it helps:

• Boosts occupancy, especially for properties with longer standard minimum stays
• Improves visibility on booking platforms
• Runs automatically once activated

How to activate:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host account
2. Go to Discounts
3. Scroll to "Lower your minimum stay for last-minute dates" and click Configure
4. Set your preferred values (for example, 2-night stay, 27-day window)
5. Click Activate

Understanding Advance Notice Settings

Your advance notice time determines how far in advance a booking must be made before check-in. The lower minimum stay feature respects this setting.

To update your advance notice:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host account
2. Select your property
3. Go to Configuration → General information
4. Scroll down to Plan for your guest's arrival → Advance notice
5. Click Edit and choose your preference (same day, 1 day, 2 days, or 3 days)
6. Click Save

Holidu Recommended Defaults

Minimum stay:	2 nights
Check-in window:	27 days
Typical results:	~5% more occupancy and ~5% more net income for properties with 3+ night minimum stays

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the lower minimum stay override my seasonal minimum stay rules?

Yes, but only within your defined last-minute window. Your seasonal rules apply outside this period.

Can I use one feature without the other?

Absolutely. The Last Minute Discount and minimum stay adjustment work independently, so you can activate either one or both.

What if my settings already allow short stays?

The system applies the shorter stay duration if needed. Otherwise, your current settings remain unchanged.

Are check-in and check-out rules affected?

They are temporarily eased for last-minute bookings within your set window to allow shorter stays.

Will my existing discounts be changed?

No. Your existing discounts stay in place. New discounts are only applied if you choose to activate them.

How does Holidu determine the recommended period?

We use market data and booking patterns. The default 27-day window aligns with the period when approximately 20% of bookings for your property type typically occur.

Get Started Today

By combining last-minute stay flexibility with strategic discounts, you can boost visibility, increase occupancy, and attract more guests—without constant manual updates. Log in to your Holidu Host account and activate these features to watch your bookings grow.