Have empty nights coming up? Holidu offers two tools, Last Minute Discount and Lower your minimum stay for last-minute dates, that help you fill those gaps and get more bookings automatically. They use market data and guest booking patterns, so you don't need to make constant manual changes.

What is the Last Minute Discount feature?

The Last Minute Discount feature suggests the best discount for your property at the right time, based on demand and similar properties in your area. You decide whether to apply each suggestion. Nothing changes automatically.

Why it helps:

• Fills empty nights close to check-in
• Attracts spontaneous travellers 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 a property.
3. Go to Opportunities or Discounts.
4. Review the suggestions and apply the ones you like.

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

If your minimum stay is too long, you may miss bookings close to check-in. This feature temporarily lowers your minimum stay during a time window you set, so short-stay guests can book. Once activated, it runs automatically.

You choose:

• The new minimum stay, for example 2 nights
• How many days before check-in it applies
• Whether to add a discount on top

How to activate it:

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 a 2-night stay with a 27-day window.
5. Click Activate.

How it works:

• It respects your advance notice setting. To change it, go to Configuration, then General information, then Plan for your guest's arrival, then Advance notice. Click Edit, choose same day, 1, 2, or 3 days, and click Save.
• It temporarily relaxes check-in and check-out restrictions to allow shorter stays.
• It always applies the shortest option between your current and last-minute settings.

Holidu recommended defaults: a minimum stay of 2 nights and a check-in window of 27 days. For properties with 3+ night minimum stays, these settings have produced about 5% more occupancy and about 5% more net income.

Frequently asked questions about last-minute discounts

Will it override my seasonal minimum stay rules?

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

Can I use one feature without the other?

Yes. Each feature works 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 in place.

Are check-in and check-out rules affected?

They are temporarily eased for last-minute bookings only.

Will my existing discounts change?

No. Your existing discounts stay the same unless you choose to apply new ones.

How does Holidu pick the recommended period?

Holidu uses market data. The default settings match the period when about 20% of bookings for your property type still occur.

Combining last-minute stay flexibility with strategic discounts helps you increase visibility, occupancy, and bookings without constant manual updates. Activate these features today to fill your empty nights.