At Holidu, we understand that balancing guest flexibility with smooth operations is essential for your property's success. Setting up check-in and check-out day and time restrictions gives you control over your booking schedule while maintaining an attractive offering to potential guests.

Why Set Check-in and Check-out Restrictions?

Establishing clear check-in and check-out guidelines helps you manage property turnover, coordinate cleaning schedules, and maintain operational efficiency. However, we recommend offering maximum flexibility wherever possible—properties with fewer restrictions typically receive more bookings and better guest reviews.

How to Set Check-in and Check-out Times

Follow these steps to define the hours when guests can arrive and must depart:

1. Log in to your Holidu account and select the property you want to configure
2. Navigate to Configuration and select Arrival & Departure Info
3. Scroll to the Check-in and Check-out Time section
4. Click Edit to modify your settings
5. Enter your preferred check-in window (for example, 16:00–20:00) and check-out time (for example, 10:00)
6. Click Save to confirm your changes

How to Set Check-in and Check-out Day Restrictions

You can configure which days guests are allowed to check in and check out using either the Pricing or Calendar section.

Option 1: Using the Pricing Section

1. Go to Configuration and scroll down to Pricing
2. Find the season you want to update and click Edit
3. Select the specific days you allow for check-in and check-out, or click Select/Deselect All to apply settings for the entire week
4. Click Save to apply your changes

Option 2: Using the Calendar Section

1. Go to Calendar and select the time period you wish to modify
2. Click Edit next to the season displayed on the right side
3. Choose the days you want to allow for check-in and check-out, or select all days at once
4. Click Save to finalize your settings

Best Practices for Maximum Bookings

While restrictions are helpful for operations, consider these tips:

• Allow check-in and check-out on all days of the week when possible
• Set check-in times in the afternoon or evening to allow for cleaning after previous guests
• Set check-out times in the morning (typically 10:00 or 11:00) to provide cleaning time before next arrivals
• Review your restrictions regularly and adjust as your property management improves

By configuring both time windows and day restrictions, you maintain full control over your property's booking schedule while keeping your listing competitive and attractive to a wide range of travelers.