💡 Note for channels (OTAs): For your booking channels, set the same day booking cut-off time with the channel extranet directly, as this cannot be set in your platform. Some channels also may not accept receiving the release period setting (the minimum number of days before check-in that a booking needs to be made) from your platform - check with the channel directly.
About same day cut-off time for direct booking rates
If you don't want to accept last-minute reservations for your direct rates, you have two options:
Block same day bookings: Set a release period of at least 1 day in the rate plan (Rooms and rates > Rate Plans). This prevents same day bookings by requiring guests to book a certain number of days in advance
Accept same day bookings but with a time limit: Leave the release period blank and instead, manage your same-day bookings cut-off time for the direct booking rate. This allows same day bookings but only until a specific time (e.g., 2:00 PM)
Set same day cut-off time for Direct booking
To set a same day cut-off time for your direct booking rate:
Go to Direct booking > Rates.
Select the direct booking rate, then click on the ellipsis button (three dots) for the rate > click Edit rate.
In the General tab, find Same day cut-off time and click on the toggle to turn it on.
Select your preferred cut-off time from the dropdown (for example 2:00 PM).
Click Save.