Hotels.com discount codes for August 2025 – how to save 10% or more

Whether you’re looking for a summer city break, a European beach getaway or a Thailand backpacking adventure, Hotels.com has plenty of options to get excited about.

With everything from stately castles to sleek high rises and boutique boltholes, our team of deal experts is pulling back the covers on how to stay in your dream hotel for less. Here are all the best ways to save money on your Hotels.com booking.

The best ways to save at Hotels.com

Apply a Hotels.com discount code

You can almost always save 10 per cent or more on your booking by applying a Hotels.com promo code. To apply the code that we’ve listed above, continue to the booking confirmation screen, where you’ll see an “Apply a coupon code” field under the hotel summary section. Paste in your code and apply to see your booking cost reduce.

Sign up for a one key membership

One key is a free loyalty program, available for UK and US customers, where you work your way up the tiers for more benefits. All members start with a blue tier membership, moving up to silver, gold and platinum, unlocking more perks with each level. Here’s a breakdown of what you get:

You earn one key cash on eligible bookings, which starts at two per cent and increases with each tier. These accumulated rewards points can be used towards future hotel or car hire booking.

As well as Hotels.com, the one key membership can be used on partner sites Expedia and Vrbo, meaning more opportunities to build up your perks and discounts.

You will automatically build up your one key cash pot in your account after completing eligible trips and your balance won’t expire, as long as you make at least one eligible booking within an 18 months.

Student and NHS discounts

Students can get 10 per cent off on Hotels.com bookings via Unidays or Student Beans. Similarly, NHS staff and healthcare workers can also take advantage of this discount with a Health Service Discounts account. These offers can be used on top of existing member pricing or site-wide promotions.

To redeem your unique code from any of these sites, simply register with a valid ID or login to your account, copy your code and apply it at checkout.

Last-minute deals

If you’re flexible on dates or enjoy a spontaneous getaway, then you can save 20 per cent or more with last-minute hotel deals. There are plenty of reduced rates on offer, including weekend breaks in cities such as London and Paris from £200 per night. You can even book rooms on the same day, which are sometimes cheaper than normal as its the hotel’s last chance to fill the room.

Save with Hotels.com sales

Hotels.com doesn’t have a dedicated sale page, however you can expect flash sales and limited time promotions during seasonal events and key sales period, such as Black Friday, Boxing Day, Valentine’s Day and in the run-up to summer.

Use Tesco clubcard vouchers

Tesco Clubcard members can double their voucher value, starting from £5, and use it towards any Hotels.com booking. For example, £10 worth of Clubcard vouchers is converted to £20 in Hotels.com credit.

To redeem, simply login to your Tesco Clubcard account in the app or online, exchange the voucher for a Hotels.com code and then paste it into the coupon field at checkout. If you have any issues, try booking via the dedicated Hotels.com link via the Tesco Clubcard page.

Group discounts

Hotels.com offers up to 70 per cent off for group bookings of nine rooms or more. From corporate travel and wedding parties, to travelling with friends or family, it’s well worth getting a direct quote from the customer service team to see if this beats any other rates. In fact, Hotels.com guarantees to meet or beat the price of any other quotes for the same number of rooms at another hotel of comparable quality.

What to know before you book

Flexible vs non-refundable rates

Flexible bookings usually let you cancel up to 24 hours before check‑in for a full refund. Whilst non‑refundable rates are cheaper, they do come with a risk of losing more money should you need to change or cancel your booking. We recommend checking the cancellation policy on the room page, as times and terms vary by hotel.

To amend or cancel, head to the “Trips” tab on the main menu and click on the relevant booking. You will see options to change or update the booking, where you can follow the prompts until you reach your desired outcome.

Mobile app vs website bookings

It’s worth downloading the Hotels.com app to take advantage of app-exclusive deals and lower rates. You can also set up push notifications and alerts for sales or price drops, and easily manage your booking in just a few clicks.

Price match promise

You can book with peace of mind that you’re always getting the best deal, thanks to the Hotels.com price promise. This means that if you find the same room cheaper elsewhere, even after booking, you’ll be refunded the difference. Just make sure to submit your claim before 11:59pm the day before check‑in.

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