When a MinLOS restriction is applied:

• Guests must book at least the minimum number of nights you’ve set.
• If they search for fewer nights than the minimum, your property will appear as unavailable for those dates.
• The restriction applies to the check-in date selected by the guest.

Example

If you set a 2-night minimum stay for a specific date:

• ✅ A guest searching for 2 or more nights can book.
• ❌ A guest searching for 1 night will not be able to book.

✔ Increase Revenue Per Booking

Encouraging longer stays can increase total booking value and reduce the number of short, lower-revenue stays.

✔ Reduce Operational Costs

Fewer one-night stays means:

• Less frequent cleaning
• Lower laundry costs
• Reduced turnover time between guests

✔ Maximise Peak Period Demand

During busy periods (e.g. holidays, long weekends, festivals), a MinLOS restriction helps you:

• Avoid short stays that block high-demand dates
• Secure longer, more profitable bookings

✔ Improve Calendar Efficiency

MinLOS restrictions can help prevent small gaps between bookings that are difficult to fill.

• A minimum stay of one night cannot be created, as one night is already the lowest possible stay.
• If you want to allow one-night bookings, make sure no higher minimum stay restriction is applied to those dates.

A MinLOS restriction is a strategic tool. It works best when aligned with:

• Your seasonality
• Your target market
• Your operational capacity
• Your revenue strategy

Many properties use different minimum stays for:

• Peak season
• Weekends
• Special events
• High-demand public holidays

A Minimum Length of Stay restriction is a powerful way to control booking patterns, protect high-demand dates, and improve profitability. When used strategically, it helps you balance occupancy, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.