Understanding Child Rates

Child rates apply to all guests aged 0–17 years. As a host, you can set up multiple age brackets within this range to ensure the correct rate is applied based on each child’s age.

Age Brackets

You can create as many child age brackets as you like. Common examples include:

0–6 years
7–12 years
13–17 years

These brackets help the system calculate the correct rate for each child during booking.

1. Fixed Child Rates

With fixed child rates, you can choose to:

Charge a set amount per child, or
Charge a percentage of the adult rate

The child rate is added to the total adult rate.

Examples:

Example 1 — One child charged a fixed rate

Booking: 2 adults + 1 child (6 years old)
2-person adult rate: R1000
Child (6 years old) fixed rate: R250
Total: R1250

Example 2 — Two children, one at 100% adult rate

Booking: 2 adults + 2 children (6 and 15 years old)
15-year-old charged 100% of the adult rate
Total adult count: 3
3-person adult rate: R1500
Child (6 years old) fixed rate: R250
Total: R1750

2. Percentage-Based Child Rates

Instead of a fixed amount, you can set a child rate as a percentage of the adult rate (for example, 50%).

How it works:

The system calculates the total for all guests at the full adult rate.
It subtracts the adult portion.
The remaining amount is adjusted according to the chosen child percentage.

Example — One child charged 50% of the adult rate

Booking: 2 adults + 1 child (11 years old)
3-person adult rate: R1500
Subtract 2-person adult rate: R1500 – R1000 = R500
50% of R500 = R250

Total price:

Adults (2-person rate): R1000
Child (50% rate): R250
Total: R1250

By setting up child rates clearly, you make it easier for guests to understand pricing and for you to manage bookings accurately. Review your age brackets and rate types regularly to ensure everything stays up to date and your guests have a smooth booking experience.