Staycation

Staycation

Platform offering discounted luxury hotel getaways

Overview

Staycation.co offers exclusive luxury hotel experiences at up to 70% off, focused on 24-hour urban getaways for city dwellers. Hotels partner with Staycation.co to curate premium experiences, which users book online and Staycation.co earns a commission on each booking. The platform differentiates itself with a large catalog of over 1,500 experiences and a user base of about 3 million, targeting spontaneous, near-home luxury rather than long trips. The goal is to make premium travel more accessible for urban residents and to grow its partner network and customer base while continuing to offer curated, short-duration getaways.

About Staycation

Simplify's Rating
Why Staycation is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$5.5M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Global expansion via partnerships with luxury chains across Paris, Rome, major cities.
  • Corporate gifting and employee perks market unlocked as alternative revenue stream.
  • Hotel partners gain incremental occupancy during low-demand periods without cannibalizing direct bookings.

What critics are saying

  • Airbnb and Vrbo dominate luxury short-stays with 7M+ listings and lower commissions.
  • Marriott, Hilton, IHG launch proprietary apps capturing full margin and customer data.
  • EU regulatory crackdown on flash-sale tactics threatens core 24-hour urgency model.

What makes Staycation unique

  • Curates handpicked 4-5 star luxury hotel experiences unavailable direct to consumers.
  • Offers up to 70% discounts on premium urban 24-hour getaways near users.
  • Built 3 million user base and 1,500+ experiences focused on spontaneous escapes.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$5.5M
Staycation
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$30M
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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
The Press and Journal
Jan 17th, 2022
New £360,000 staycation funding boost to help Moray beauty spots cope with visitor numbers

Staycation facilities in Moray have received a £360,000 funding boost to improve some of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. Visit Scotland

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