Change how booking widget displays unavailable dates from availability settings. (not booked dates)
We do not allow Saturday check ins and we are trying to use the booking widget - However, it looks like our Saturdays are blocked off of our calendar, which will be a deterrent to guests from even trying to book.
It’s not about the ability to block certain days, but on how it’s displayed on the booking widget to avoid the misconception that the days are “booked” already.
For example. on Airbnb booking widget UI,
- Strikestrough days=booked,
- Greyed out= unavailable from host,
- Bold black= available
In Hostfully widget, all unavailable dates are greyed out, regardless of the reasons (booked, or availability settings) which can confuse potential bookers to quit booking, instead of trying to just avoid the restricted dates for checkin / checkout.
(From Agency Balkovec Holdings)
AdminDuc Tu
(Admin, Hostfully)
shared this idea
This change is already planned, but thanks for your input.
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Thuy Nguyen commented
The calendar on our booking site shows certain dates in a darker blue color, indicating that check-in is not allowed for specific listings. However, this may not be clear to our guests and could discourage them from booking a longer stay. It would be helpful to display a message informing them that these dates are still available for booking, which may encourage them to consider a longer stay instead of giving up on those dates.