--- title: "3.2.4 Set Rates and Stay Restrictions" description: "Your rates and booking rules help you control how guests book your properties. Learn how to set minimum stay requirements in Zeevou." url: https://support.zeevou.com/en-gb/articles/564-324-set-rates-and-stay-restrictions collection: "3.2 Update Availability & Set Restrictions" updated: 2026-11-06 language: en-gb --- # 3.2.4 Set Rates and Stay Restrictions Your rates and booking rules help you control how guests book your properties. Learn how to set minimum stay requirements in Zeevou. From adjusting prices for specific dates to setting minimum stays or blocking unavailable periods, you can manage your availability strategy directly from Zeevou’s Rates & Availability Calendar. Before updating rates or restrictions, make sure your listings and rate plans are set up correctly. * * * ## Update Your Rates and Stay Restrictions If you want to update the rate, Min Stay, or Max Stay for **one night** or **a few selected nights**: 1. Go to **Calendar → Rates and Availability Calendar**. 2. Select the date or dates you want to modify. 3. Click on the selected dates. 4. A pop-up window will appear. 5. Enter the new **rate**, **Min Stay**, or **Max Stay**. The changes will apply to the selected dates. **_Note:_** If you want the restrictions to be reflected on all your rate plans in **Booking.com**, please make sure that the rate plans are in **XML format and mapped to or derived from the Standard Rate plan.** ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/hwd6s3hAEq8mtkvpNFe0hXT9W9kfhTiW7MqJLBFKK5mwfNg4MjIDNB1LZ8XdSu7zBgkxNOyVtuS.png) * * * ## Change Rates or Stay Restrictions for a Longer Period If you want to update rates or stay restrictions for an extended date range: 1. Go to **Calendar → Rates and Availability Calendar**. 2. Click **Create Rate**. 3. Select the unit(s) you want to update. 4. Set the new **rate**, **Min Stay**, or **Max Stay**. 5. You can define different values for different days of the week. 6. Click **Add** if you want to create another date range. 7. Click **Save and Close**. The updated **rates**, **Min Stay**, and **Max Stay** will automatically sync with connected channels and your website. > **_Note 1:_** If you only want to change the rate, you can leave the Min Stay and Max Stay fields empty. > > **_Note 2:_** If you want the restrictions to be reflected on all your rate plans in **Booking.com**, please make sure that they are in **XML format and mapped to or derived from the Standard Rate plan.** **Important: Direct Website Stay Rules** On your **direct booking website**, minimum and maximum stay restrictions are based on the **arrival (check-in) date only**, not surrounding dates. This means guests only need to meet the stay requirement set for their selected check-in date, ensuring a smoother and more flexible booking experience. * * * ## Setting Check-in & Check-out Restrictions You can control when guests are allowed to check in or check out by applying **Stop Check-ins/Check-outs** in the Rates & Availability Calendar. ### Method 1: From the Calendar (Quick Override) 1. Log into [**app.zeevou.com**](https://app.zeevou.com) and go to the **Rates & Availability Calendar**. 2. Scroll to the desired **Property/Unit**. 3. Drag and drop across the date range you want to update. 4. In the pop-up window, locate the **Override Stop Check-ins/Check-outs** toggle. - To stop check-ins/check-outs: Select **Prevent Check-ins/Check-outs**. - To allow check-ins/check-outs: Select **Allow Check-ins/Check-outs**. 5. Click **Save** to apply the changes. ### Method 2: For Specific Rate Plans or Days of the Week If you want to apply restrictions to specific **rate plan(s)** or selected **days of the week**, follow these steps: 1. Log in to [**app.zeevou.com**](https://app.zeevou.com) and go to the **Rates & Availability Calendar**. 2. Click the **Calendar Toolbox** drop-down menu and select **Create Rate**. 3. Choose your **rate type** to open the **Rate Settings wizard**. 4. Locate the **Override Stop Check-ins/Check-outs** toggle. - To stop check-ins/check-outs: Select **Prevent Check-ins/Check-outs**. - To allow check-ins/check-outs: Select **Allow Check-ins/Check-outs**. 5. Click **Next** to proceed to the **Apply To** section. 6. Select the relevant **Rate Plans**. 7. Click **Complete** to finalise the process. * * * ## Setting a Stop Sell A **Stop Sell** prevents bookings for selected dates, properties, or rate plans. This is useful when you want to block availability temporarily. ### Method 1: From the Calendar (Quick Override) 1. Log in to [**app.zeevou.com**](https://app.zeevou.com) and go to the **Rates & Availability Calendar**. 2. Scroll to the desired **Property/Unit**. 3. Drag and drop across the date range you want to update. 4. In the pop-up window, locate the **Override Stop Sell** toggle. - To stop selling (prevent bookings): Select **Prevent Bookings**. - To allow bookings: Select **Allow Bookings**. 5. Click **Save** to apply the changes. ### Method 2: For Specific Rate Plans or Days of the Week To apply Stop Sell settings to specific **rate plan(s)** or selected **days**, follow these steps: 1. Log in to [**app.zeevou.com**](https://app.zeevou.com) and go to the **Rates & Availability Calendar**. 2. Click the **Calendar Toolbox** drop-down menu and select **Create Rate**. 3. Choose your **rate type** to open the **Rate Settings wizard**. 4. Locate the **Override Stop Sell** toggle. - To stop selling (prevent bookings): Select **Prevent Bookings**. - To allow bookings: Select **Allow Bookings**. 5. Click **Next** to proceed to the **Apply To** section. 6. Select the relevant **Rate Plans**. 7. Click **Complete** to finalise the process. ### Important Notes - Use **Stop Check-ins/Check-outs** when you want to control arrival or departure days. - Use **Stop Sell** when you want to completely block bookings for selected dates. - If you want the restrictions to be reflected on all your rate plans in Booking.com, please make sure that they are in **XML format and mapped to or derived from the Standard Rate plan.** Once your rates and restrictions are set, the next step is to verify your identity and complete the final checks before going live. [**Verify Your Identity→**](https://support.zeevou.com/en-gb/articles/759-verify-your-identity.md)