DIAMONDVALE COTTAGES

Terms & Conditions

A booking will be held as per the dates and rate specified at the date of booking for 24 hours. To confirm and secure a booking, a valid credit card payment or a direct cash deposit equal to 50% of the total booking cost will be required. Variations to this may apply during peak periods at Property Management’s absolute discretion. Payment of this deposit indicates your acceptance of Diamondvale Cottages Terms and Conditions and policies.

Use of Visa, Master Card or AMEX will attract a 1.5% fee. If you would like to pay via Bank Transfer, please enter "Bank Transfer" in guest comments, and transfer funds to the bank account details listed under Payment Policy.

The details of a valid credit or debit card will be required for security upon check-in.

This booking is for a self-contained stay. Daily housekeeping service and meals are not included in this tariff.

Early check-in / late check-out: Normal check-in is from 2pm, if your cottage becomes available prior to 2pm a text will be sent to let you know an early check-in is possible. Check-out is by 10am. Early check-in and/or late check-out can be requested and will be subject to availability and housekeeping requirements.

Non Smoking: There is a strict non-smoking policy in all of Diamondvale's Cottages. If the accommodation is contaminated by smoke from a guest (including a guest’s visitor) smoking in or near the building, the costs incurred from necessary carpet cleaning and laundering of all soft furnishings will be deducted or charged as per the payment details that were provided at time of confirmation or check-in.

Gatherings / Group Bookings: The maximum number of guests in any property is never to exceed the licensing (4 guests in a 2 bedroom cottage and 2 guests in a 1 bedroom cottage. For group bookings, the Pioneer Hut should be used as a communal gathering space.

Strictly No Outside Guests: Diamondvale's property and facilities are exclusively for the use of current paying guests only.

Strictly No Pets: Whilst we love animals, our priority is the wellbeing of the native animals on the property, as such we have a strict no pet policy for all guests to ensure everyone's peace and enjoyment.

Liability: Guests will be responsible for any further costs or charges (see below) incurred by them during their stay. Such costs will be charged on the date of check-out, or as the circumstances require. Unless advised of an alternative method of payment by the guest on the date of check-out, the further costs will be charged in accordance with the payment details provided at the time of confirmation or check-in. For a group booking, the guest registered on the account as the Lead Guest will be personally liable for any costs or further charges incurred by any guest (including any company or association) of the group booking and such costs or charges will be charged in accordance with the payment details provided by the Lead Guest at the time of confirmation or check-in.

Further Costs and Charges:
The further costs or charges that a booking will be subject to, and which a guest (or Lead Guest, as the case may be) may incur during their stay includes, but is not limited to:
i) Damage to Diamondvale Cottages and property or stolen items: The cost of replacing any stolen items or rectifying damage which has been caused by the deliberate, negligent or reckless acts of guests (or of their visitors) to Diamondvale Cottages property or structure will be charged to the guest responsible for the booking in accordance with the payment details provided at the time of confirmation or check-in. Alternatively, an invoice will be sent to the guest’s registered address for prompt payment.
Damage discovered during a guest’s stay will be drawn to the guest’s attention and dealt with as appropriate at the time, at the absolute discretion of Property Management, which may result in a charge being applied. If discovered after the departure of a guest, a charge will be applied as set out above.
In an effort to keep any costs incurred by a guest in this respect to a minimum, we will make all reasonable efforts to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting external specialists. In order to minimise the risk of further consequential damage and to allow staff the opportunity to rectify the damage as soon as possible, we appreciate if guests could advise staff as soon as they become aware of any damage caused
ii) Excess Cleaning: In the event a guest or guests leave the accommodation in a state that requires more than the standard cleaning service for the end of a stay, an excess cleaning surcharge will be incurred and charged to the guest in accordance with the payment details provided at the time of confirmation or check-in, or as otherwise agreed. The applicable charge will represent the cost of the excess cleaning required and will be communicated to the guest at the time of charge. We respectfully request guests to leave the property as they found it.
iii) Excess Wood : During our cooler months, April to October, a generous amount of fire wood will be provided for the enjoyment of guests for the duration of their stay. Fire wood is kept in the wood barrel located at the front of each cottage. In the event a guest consumes an amount in excess of that provided for the cottage in which they are staying, a surcharge will be incurred. Details of the applicable surcharge is available upon request. Wood usage is not included in the tariff during our warmer months November to March, hence the discounted rates. Any guests lighting a fire in the cottage in the off season may be charged a fireplace cleaning fee.
iv) Postal Return of Forgotten Items: The total cost of the return postage to a guest of any forgotten items will be charged in accordance with the payment details provided at time of booking or confirmation, or as otherwise agreed. Cancellation Policy

Management reserve the right to alter, amend, update and change Policies and Terms and Conditions.

Payment Policy

Final payment will be due 30 days prior to arrival and deducted from the credit card provided at time of booking or confirmation, unless an alternative payment method and/or arrangement has been agreed upon. Payment via Visa Card, Master Card or AMEX cards will attract a 1.5% fee.

Bank Transfer to:
Diamondvale Trust
BSB: 084-801
ACC: 40 779 4535

All payments are non-refundable. However, bookings are transferable once only, within a 12 month period, provided that the alteration is made no less than 30 days prior to arrival date of original booking. No alterations or changes made less than 30 days prior to arrival date of original booking will be accepted. If this is a re-booking, no alterations can be made to this booking.

COVID-19 travel restrictions are constantly changing and we will always comply with QLD Government directives. If you are located in an LGA with lockdown restrictions in place at the time of your travel a 12 month credit will be provided.

Group booking alterations - a reduction in the number of guests for a group booking may incur an increase in the per person package rate. In the event of a reduction, we reserve the right to retain deposit monies associated with the cancelled portion of the booking.

Cancellation Policy

All payments are non-refundable. However, bookings are transferable once only, within a 12 month period, provided that the alteration is made no less than 30 days prior to arrival date of original booking. No alterations or changes made less than 30 days prior to arrival date of original booking will be accepted. If this is a re-booking, no alterations can be made to this booking.

COVID-19 travel restrictions are constantly changing and we will always comply with QLD Government directives. If you are located in an LGA with lockdown restrictions in place at the time of your travel a 12 month credit will be provided.

Group booking alterations - a reduction in the number of guests for a group booking may incur an increase in the per person package rate. In the event of a reduction, we reserve the right to retain deposit monies associated with the cancelled portion of the booking.

Please note: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for unforeseen events (illness, accident, bereavement). Australia Post is one of many travel insurers: https://auspost.com.au/travel-insurance