IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Sale with booking windows opening November 20 and closing December 4, 2025. The sale presents three separate opportunities with different discount structures, booking requirements, and stay windows.
Three Offers in This Sale
1. Global Cyber Sale - Up to 25% Off
The primary offer provides percentage discounts on stays at participating IHG properties across most global regions:
Most Regions (Americas, Europe, Greater China, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific):
- IHG One Rewards Members: 25% off
- Non-Members: 20% off
- Book by: December 4, 2025
- Stay dates: November 23, 2025 – March 31, 2026
India, Middle East, and Africa:
- IHG One Rewards Members: 20% off web bookings / 25% off app bookings
- Non-Members: 15% off
- Book by: December 4, 2025
- Stay dates: November 23, 2025 – March 31, 2026
The discount applies to the Best Flexible Rate at participating properties. Bookings require three days advance notice and are prepaid, non-refundable, and non-changeable.
Book the Global Cyber Sale rates here
2. Iberostar Beachfront Resorts - Up to 60% Off
Deeper discounts available at participating Iberostar all-inclusive resort properties:
- Discount: Up to 60% off (discounts vary by property, date, and region)
- Book by: December 2, 2025
- Stay dates:
- Europe/Northern Africa: November 20, 2025 – April 30, 2027
- Americas: November 20, 2025 – October 31, 2027
Iberostar is an all-inclusive resort brand acquired by IHG. Properties are concentrated in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and select locations across Europe and Africa.
You can view and book the discounted rates for Iberostar Beachfront Resorts on the promotion page here.
3. App Download Bonus - 500 Points
Standard offer for first-time app users:
- Bonus: 500 IHG One Rewards points
- Requirement: Download the IHG One Rewards app and sign in
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Limit: One bonus per member, first-time app downloads only
Points post within six weeks of completing the download and sign-in. No booking or stay required.
4. Holiday Inn Club Vacations (Separate Offer)
Holiday Inn Club Vacations properties (independently owned and operated) run a concurrent promotion:
- Members: 30% off
- Non-Members: 25% off
- Book by: December 4, 2025
- Stay dates: November 23, 2025 – March 31, 2026
- Valid: US properties only
Note: Lake Geneva property requires non-refundable full payment at booking.
Good to Know
Exclusions from Global Cyber Sale:
- IHG Army Hotels
- Most InterContinental Alliance Resorts
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations (covered under separate offer)
- Most Six Senses properties
- Iberostar Beachfront Resorts (covered under separate offer)
Key restrictions:
- Must book at least three days before check-in
- Rates are prepaid, non-refundable, non-changeable
- Cannot combine with other promotional rates
- Not valid for group bookings
- Blackout dates and room type restrictions may apply at individual properties
- Some hotels may charge early departure fees
- California exception: Guests can cancel within 24 hours if booking is made 72+ hours before check-in
Points earning: Bookings made through IHG channels (website, app, phone, or hotel direct) earn IHG One Rewards points under standard program terms.
Analysis
The 2025 Cyber Sale offers modestly improved discounts over 2024’s version. The 25% member rate and 20% non-member rate (up from 17% in 2024) represent incremental improvements, though the value depends heavily on base rates at specific properties during your intended travel dates.
The regional variation for India, Middle East, and Africa (20% web / 25% app for members, 15% for non-members) creates a booking channel preference that may push members toward the app for those destinations.
The Iberostar offer shows the most significant increase—up to 60% compared to 40% in 2024. This expanded discount range provides stronger value potential for all-inclusive resort bookings, particularly for the extended stay windows running into late 2027. The actual discount varies by property and dates, so comparison shopping remains essential.
Prepaid, non-refundable terms remain standard for these sales. The California 24-hour cancellation window provides minimal flexibility for qualifying bookings but doesn’t change the fundamental lack of flexibility in these rates.
The 500-point app bonus continues as a simple claim for first-time app users—worth approximately $2.50 at standard redemption values.
The Holiday Inn Club Vacations addition (30% member / 25% non-member) is new for 2025 and targets vacation ownership properties operated separately from standard IHG hotels.
Bottom Line
IHG’s 2025 Cyber Sale delivers incremental improvements over prior years with the 25%/20% member/non-member split and significantly expanded Iberostar discounts reaching 60%. The offer provides reasonable value for travelers with fixed plans who can commit to prepaid bookings. Compare rates across booking windows before committing—IHG frequently runs concurrent promotions that may better serve specific itineraries or provide more booking flexibility.
