a type of travel accommodation, as in a hotel, for two persons sharing the same room: The rate is $35 per person, double occupancy, or $65, single occupancy. Compare single occupancy.

What does it mean when it says double occupancy?

: two people staying in a room hotel rates for double occupancy.

What is the difference between single occupancy and double occupancy?

3 answers. A single room usually refers to a Twin Bed, to accomodate 1 person, whereas a double room will have a Double size bed which is larger than a Twin size bed to accomodate 2 people.