Buffer Time is part of the Reservable Interactive feature—it allows you to add time before and/or after a reservation, typically in order to prepare or clean up the space.
What is Buffer Time?
Buffer Time is part of the Reservable Interactive feature. It allows you to add time before and/or after a reservation, typically in order to prepare or clean up the space. Other members will not be able to make a reservation during the reserved buffer period. If a member cancels their reservation, the booking time and buffer time becomes available again.
30 minutes buffer time before and after the reservation
Buffer time duration is based on the Minimum bookable time slots. If the minimum bookable slot is 30 minutes, members can add buffer time slots of 30 minutes intervals (30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes). If you require smaller buffer times, set the minimum bookable slots accordingly. At this point custom time slots are not available.
Requirements
Here are some minimum requirements to watch out for:
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Buffer time is only compatible with the Date Picker display type.
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Capacity must be set to 1.
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Interval options have to be less than 2 hours.
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Maximum and Minimum Bookable window must be set in hours, not days.
Settings
Under the Advanced Tab of Reservable feature:
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Enable Buffer Time by selecting the toggle button.
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Select duration before and/or after reservation based on your requirements.
Additional note regarding Buffer Time
Note that when you add a buffer time before or after a reservable, it applies to the hours of the amenity space too. For example: If there is a 2 hour buffer time before an amenity can be reserved, and the amenity opens at 8:00 am, the first reservable time available will be 10:00 am.
To resolve this issue, use the time availability feature and adjust the time to be available at 6am, as seen below.
This will allow an amenity with a 2 hour buffer to be booked beginning at 8:00 am.