Length-of-Stay Discounts
Longer stays mean fewer turnovers, lower cleaning costs, and more predictable revenue. Argonautas supports automatic discounts for guests who book above configurable night thresholds.
How LOS Discounts Work
Length-of-stay (LOS) discounts are configured per property season. When a guest books enough nights to qualify, the discount is taken off the accommodation cost for the whole stay. The season that covers the arrival date decides which tiers apply.
Discounts are calculated on the effective nightly rates, which may include seasonal rates or overlay adjustments.
Configuring Discounts
- Go to Rates & Pricing › Seasons and switch to By villa.
- Click the villa's cell for that season to open its rate, or click Add Rate.
- Under Length of Stay Discounts, click Add New to add a tier.
- Enter the Min nights and the Discount % for the tier. Add as many tiers as you need.
- Click Update Rate (or Assign Rate for a new rate).
| Min nights | Discount % |
|---|---|
| 7 | 10 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 28 | 20 |
Discount Tiers
You choose the thresholds. Common tiers are:
- 7+ nights: Typical range is 5--15% for vacation rentals.
- 28+ nights: Typical range is 15--30%.
Only one tier applies: the largest discount the stay qualifies for. A 30-night stay with the tiers above receives 20%, not 10% plus 15% plus 20%.
Last-Minute Discounts
The same form has Last-Minute Discounts. Each tier is a number of Days before arrival and a Discount %. A booking made within that many days of arrival gets the discount.
How Discounts Appear
On the Booking
The discount appears as its own line in the booking's price breakdown, labelled with the percentage and threshold (for example "10% off for 7+ nights").
On OTA Channels
With the standard channel connection, LOS discounts are not sent to Airbnb, Booking.com, or VRBO. Set up length-of-stay discounts in each OTA's own settings. The discounts you set in Argonautas apply to direct bookings and quotes.
Best Practices for Costa Rica Rentals
Luxury Villas ($500+/night)
- Weekly: 5--8%. Luxury guests expect value but steep discounts can diminish perceived quality.
- Monthly: 15--20%. Long stays are rare but highly profitable when they happen.
Mid-Range Properties ($200--$500/night)
- Weekly: 10--12%. The sweet spot for encouraging week-long family vacations.
- Monthly: 20--25%. Attract digital nomads and extended-stay travelers.
Budget-Friendly Rentals (under $200/night)
- Weekly: 10--15%. Compete aggressively for longer bookings.
- Monthly: 25--30%. Fill calendar gaps during green season.
Seasonal Adjustments
Consider different discount levels by season:
- Green Season: More aggressive discounts (15% weekly, 30% monthly) to drive occupancy during low demand.
- High Season: Reduce or remove discounts when demand is strong (5% weekly, skip monthly).
- Peak/Holiday: No discounts. Demand is high enough to fill at full rate.
Common Questions
Can I set a flat dollar discount instead of a percentage? No. LOS discounts are percentage-based only. For flat-rate adjustments, use rate overlays.
Do LOS discounts stack with rate overlays? Yes. The discount percentage is applied to the effective nightly rate, which may already include an overlay adjustment.
What if the guest shortens their stay below the threshold? If a modification reduces the stay below the qualifying threshold, the discount is automatically removed and the rate recalculated.
Can I set custom thresholds (e.g., 14-night discount)? Yes. Each tier has its own Min nights, so add a 14-night tier alongside your others.
Related
- Pricing Guide -- Full overview of the rate system.
- Seasonal Rates -- Where discounts are configured per property season.
- Holiday Pricing -- Premium pricing for peak periods.