How to set up a package deal

A package deal is when you offer extras that will be included in the guest's accommodation to add value for the guest without necessarily lowering your rate. For the special rate package, the guest is not required to stay more than one night to book the package.

It is useful to include extras which previous guests have asked for so you know they will be valued by your guests. The extras can also relate to the theme of the package e.g. Braai Day hamper.

Open your NightsBridge Setup

Please look at our tutorial on how to find your NightsBridge Setup if you need more information on how to do that.

Click on Specials & Packages

Click on Add

Name and describe your package

Put in the Name of Package or Special. This is what will appear on the internet advertising your package, so make it descriptive and attractive.
Type in a Description as it will be read by online guests. This will be displayed on the internet. The description and should explain what your special entails and what's required to book it

Enter the validity dates for the special

When a guest searches for availability on a date that falls on or between your validity dates, your special will appear. If a guest searches on dates that fall outside these dates, your special will not appear.

Use the calendar on the drop down arrow to choose a Valid From date. This the date the package is available from.
Use the calendar on the drop down arrow to choose Valid Until date. This is the date your package ends.

Your special can be booked for arrival on the Valid Until date . If the stay extends beyond the Valid Until date, only the first night of the stay will be discounted.

Create a Package Code

A package code is used when you apply the special rate to a client in your calendar.

Type in a unique Package Code which easily identifies your package.

Choose where to display your package

You can display your package on your website only or on your website and most of the partner websites. We cannot display your specials on the extranet websites e.g. Booking.com, Airbnb

For Own Site Only:

Choose No if you want the special to display on your own website and most of the partner websites (e.g. SA Places, Sleeping Out, Rooms for Africa etc.).
Choose Yes if you want the special to display on your own website only.

Add a photo

You can also add a photo, which will display on the booking engine when the guest lands there.
Choose a good quality photo that brings the package to life. A great photo can really make the difference and encourage more bookings.
Please look at our tutorial on how to upload a Specials and Packages photo to Image Uploader for more information on how to do that.

Choose the Special Rate package type

Tick the Special Rate option.

Update which arrivals days the special is valid

If your special only applies for arrivals on certain days of the week, you can update this.

Leave the days ticked in Valid for arrivals on for all days which the special is applicable.
Untick the days in Valid for arrivals on for all days which the special not applicable.

In this example, our package is valid for arrivals on weekends only.

Select Room Types

Tick which room types the special applies to.

Select Rate sheet

Select a rate sheet you would like to have the discounted special to apply to. In this example we want the special to apply to the RACK rate sheet only.
Click to Set Rates.