Benefits of instant bookings

At Holidu, we work exclusively with instant bookings. This means that guests can book your vacation rental immediately without needing to send a request for your approval. Once the booking is confirmed, it will automatically appear in your calendar.

Why Instant Bookings?

Instant bookings come with several important benefits for hosts:

• More visibility for your listing: Up to 70% of travelers filter specifically for instant bookings when searching for accommodation. In addition, instant booking functionality helps attract international guests, as they don’t need to worry about language barriers or delays in communication.
• Secure and hassle-free payments: Payments are processed directly through the platform, ensuring a safe transaction for the guest and reducing administrative work for you.
• Less administrative effort: Responding to booking requests can take time, and sometimes guests decide not to book even after your effort. With instant bookings, you save valuable time and can focus on confirmed reservations and guest experience.
• More time for your guests: By eliminating the back-and-forth of booking approvals, you have more time to dedicate to the guests who are already confirmed.

Important to Know

• Keep your calendar updated: If your property is unavailable on certain dates, make sure to block them manually. How can I add/delete a manual calendar block?
• Synchronize external calendars: If your property is listed on other platforms, ensure your calendars are synchronized to avoid double bookings. Learn how to synchronize your calendar here: iCal 

Please note:
Instant Bookings are a core feature of Holidu’s business model, designed to provide guests with a fast and seamless booking experience. Because of this, hosts cannot choose to accept or decline individual reservations. The option to manually review and approve bookings has not been implemented and cannot be activated.