When it comes to securing bookings, convenience and speed matter. Instant Book offers a seamless experience for guests, while also delivering measurable benefits for hosts.
What is Instant Book?
Instant Booking allows guests to confirm a reservation immediately – no waiting, no back-and-forth. As soon as a guest selects your property and completes the booking, it’s automatically confirmed. This is in contrast to Request to Book, where you must manually approve or decline each request.
Why choose Instant Book?
1. Higher conversion rates
Homes with Instant Book enabled can achieve up to 21% higher conversion. Guests are more likely to book when they can secure a property instantly.
2. Increased visibility
Many guests actively filter for homes that offer Instant Book. By enabling it, your listing becomes visible to a larger audience.
3. Better search ranking
Listings with Instant Book are prioritised higher in search results, helping your property stand out and attract more bookings.
4. Less admin, more efficiency
Instant Book removes the need to manually manage booking requests.
No approvals or declines required
No risk of requests expiring after 48 hours
Avoid potential flags for unresponsiveness
This saves you time and streamlines your hosting experience.
5. Added security with ID verification
You can enable guest ID verification alongside Instant Book, giving you extra peace of mind while maintaining a frictionless booking experience.
How to activate Instant Book on your listing
Log in to your Plum Guide host account
Go to Listings
Click Manage → Booking policies
In the Instant Book section, switch on the toggle
Guest ID verification will be enabled automatically when Instant Book is turned on. If you prefer to disable it, simply switch off the toggle.
Important note
If a booking is made within 48 hours of check-in (today, tomorrow, or the next day), Instant Book is automatically disabled. In these cases, bookings will revert to Request to Book.
By enabling Instant Book, you not only improve the guest experience but also increase your chances of securing more bookings – with less effort.
Need help?
If you have any question, we’re here to help. Please reach out at info@plumguide.com
