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Frequently asked questions about hotels on KAYAK

• How does KAYAK find such low hotel prices?

  KAYAK processes and displays results from 2M+ properties and hundreds of third-party sites, allowing it to find a variety of hotel prices and options which allow users to save up to 35% on hotels. KAYAK also displays millions of verified reviews so users can see as many available hotel options as possible.

• How do I find the best hotel deals on KAYAK?

  A simple hotel search at https://www.za.kayak.com/hotels scans for prices on hundreds of travel sites in seconds. We gather hotel deals from across the web and put them in one place. Then on the search results page you can use various filters to compare options for the same hotel and easily choose the best hotel deal from all of the deals coming straight from the travel sites to your screen, with no extra fee from KAYAK.

• What is special about hotel reviews on KAYAK?

  All hotel reviews on KAYAK are by verified guests, so you know that what you're reading is legit (and not the bellhop's extended family trying to help boost reservations). With over 0 reviews on KAYAK, you can be sure you’re getting the full picture to help inform which hotel room to book.

• How do I create a Price Alert to track hotel prices on KAYAK?

  On KAYAK you can create one by signing in and going directly to Price Alerts in your account or you can look for the "Track Prices" button on the top left-hand side of flight results. If you're searching hotels, select "Set Price Alert" at the top right of the hotel results list. If you're on our app, you can get to Price Alerts using the app's navigation menu and follow instructions there.

• How do I earn OpenTable Dining Points for hotel stays?

  You can now earn between 1,000 - 10,000 points for staying at over 400,000 participating hotels available on KAYAK. Diners can earn points for hotels booked directly on www.kayak.com/diningrewards.

• How can I find cheap hotels?

  There are some obvious approaches to take to find the cheapest hotel rooms. Hotels that are not in a downtown area, travelling outside of the high season and staying in hotels that are lower star ratings are all generally good ideas. But there are other trends that can help. KAYAK data from the last 12 months has shown the cheapest day to book your room for is July for domestic stays and Saturday for international stays. The month with the lowest average prices was August for stays in South Africa and Friday for international breaks.

• When is the best time to book a hotel?

  You can often get deals on last minute hotel bookings but how far in advance to book really depends on where and when you’re staying. Based on data for all hotel stays made on KAYAK over the last 12 months, prices remained below the average up to 2 weeks before check-in. For last minute hotel bookings made within a week of your arrival, the cheapest time to book was 41 days before check-in.

• Can I book other types of accommodation on KAYAK?

  Yes! There are lots of other accommodation types than just hotel rooms. You’ll find Luxury hotels and Pet friendly hotels, the perfect accommodation for your needs.