Instant bookings let guests reserve your holiday home immediately, without sending a request for your approval. Once a booking is confirmed, it appears in your calendar automatically, so you can spend less time on enquiries and more time preparing for arriving guests.

What are the benefits of instant bookings?

Instant bookings bring three clear benefits to hosts. They give your listing more visibility, they handle payments securely through the platform, and they reduce the admin you spend on enquiries that never convert.

• More visibility for your listing: Up to 70% of travellers filter specifically for instant bookings when searching for accommodation. Opting in puts your property in front of a wider audience. This is especially helpful for international guests who don't want to wait across time zones.
• Secure payments handled for you: Payments are processed through the platform, and payouts reach you reliably around check-in. There are no manual bank transfers and no chasing payments.
• Less admin, more time for confirmed guests: You don't need to reply to enquiries that don't convert. You can focus on the guests who are actually arriving.

Why do instant bookings help my listing get seen?

Many travellers search only for properties they can book right away. Because every booking on Holidu is instant, your holiday home can be found by these guests and booked without any delay.

How do instant bookings make payments easier?

With instant bookings, payments are processed through Holidu, and payouts arrive reliably around check-in. You do not need to collect money manually or follow up with guests about payment.

How can I keep my instant bookings running smoothly?

To avoid problems, keep your calendar accurate at all times. Block dates manually when your property is unavailable, and sync any external calendars so you do not get double bookings.

• Keep your calendar up to date: If your property is unavailable on certain dates, block them manually. How to add or delete a manual calendar block
• Sync external calendars: If your property is listed elsewhere, keep your calendars in sync to prevent double bookings. How to add or delete an iCal calendar

Can I approve or decline individual bookings?

No. Instant bookings are a core part of how Holidu works, and hosts cannot review and approve bookings one by one. To control who books and when, set your prices, your calendar availability, and your house rules.

Need help getting started? The Holidu AI Assistant is available to guide you through your settings and answer your questions.