Previous slide
Next slide

Booking Terms & Conditions

The Dorchester is a self-catered family resort and not a party venue. We have a strict NO PARTIES POLICY. Please read the policy before booking.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • All guest are required to present a valid photo ID upon check-in.
  • Apartments sleep 6 guests. A 7th guest is allowed at an additional cost.
  • Council registration and fire safety rules state NO MORE THAN 7 GUESTS are allowed in an apartment.
  • The minimum booking age is 25 years old.
  • The Hyundai IMAX People Mover Van will not get into the basement car park.
  • We recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected circumstances.

 

General Terms and Conditions

Special terms and conditions which override the general terms and conditions can apply to specific packages and bookings in peak periods and special holiday periods.
We require 1 nights deposit at time of booking payable via American Express, Visa or MasterCard.
Full payment is due on arrival. Check-in time is on or after 2 pm (14:00). Check-out time is before 10 am.
A security deposit of a minimum AUD$300 is charged upon check-in. This can be paid via American Express, Visa or Mastercard and is refundable upon check-out, if there are no damages or outstanding charges.

Cancellation Rules and Fees
If cancelled up to 14 days before arrival, 100 percent of the total amount will be forfeited.
If cancelled more than 14 days before arrival, 100 percent of the deposit will be forfeited.
If cancelled more than 28 days before arrival, $50 dollars of the deposit will be forfeited.

Peak Period & Special Holiday Terms and Conditions
We require 30% deposit of the total value of the booking at the time of booking, payable via American Express, Visa or Mastercard.
Full payment is due 30 days before check-in.

Peak Period & Special Holiday Cancellation Rules and Fees

23 June 2023 – 16 July 2023

15 September 2023 – 8 October 2023

8 December 2023 – 29 January 2024

29 March 2024 – 21 April 2024

21 June 2024 – 14 July 2024

13 September 2024 – 16 October 2024

13 December 2024 – 27 January 2025

If cancelled up to 30 days before arrival, 100 percent of the total amount will be forfeited unless we can resell the whole booking.
If cancelled 31 – 60 days before arrival, 100 percent of the deposit will be forfeited.
If cancelled more than 61 days before arrival, $50 dollars of the deposit will be forfeited.

We recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected circumstances.

 

 

 

Pacific Air Show Gold Coast 2024 – Booking & Cancellation Terms and Conditions

15, 16, 17, 18 August 2024 – 3 night minimum stay which must include consecutive dates

30% Deposit upon Booking payable via American Express, Visa or MasterCard

If you cancel after booking you lose your deposit

Full amount of booking due 3 months before arrival

If cancelled within 3 months of arrival, you forfeit the full amount of the booking

We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover unexpected circumstances

Advance Purchase Packages must be Paid in Full on booking.

No changes or cancellations are allowed. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover unexpected circumstances

No Parties Policy
The Dorchester is a family holiday apartment building, it is not a party venue and cannot be booked for parties.

Residents in the building are entitled to the quiet enjoyment of their apartments. Behavior which is offensive, inappropriate or interferes with the comfort and safety  of other people on the property is unacceptable.

  • Management reserves the right to refuse bookings which they assess as likely to lead to a breach of the No Parties Policy.
  • The Dorchester is a Self-Contained Family hi-rise & does not cater for PARTY GROUPS OF ANY KIND, we have a strict “NO Party Policy!” This includes no hen’s or bridal parties, no bucks parties, no festival attendees, or rugby/football groups, no groups of singles at all, attending festivals on the Gold Coast. No one under 25 unless travelling with parents.
  • Dorchester on the Beach does not accept Schoolies bookings. The property does not have the policies, procedures or resources to accommodate the unique needs of school leavers during the annual Schoolies Period. In particular it does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of guests during this period. For this reason we reserve the right to reject bookings from school and/or university leavers for the entire Schoolies period. If you front up for your booking and we find you are a group of singles or party group or any of the above groups you will be turned away and will be liable for the full amount of your stay.
  • If you hold a party during your stay which interferes with the comfort and safety of other people on the premises, security will remove you from the building and you will be liable for the full amount for your booking.


No Schoolies bookings
Dorchester on the Beach does not accept Schoolies bookings. The property does not have the policies, procedures or resources to accommodate the unique needs of school leavers during the annual Schoolies Period. The property does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of guests during this period. For these reasons we reserve the right to reject bookings from school and/or university leavers for the entire Schoolies period.

Parking 
Please consider where you are going to park your car. There is one (1) car park per apartment. Access to the basement car park allows vehicles no higher than 1.9 metres.

An Hyundia IMAX people mover WILL NOT get into the basement car park.

A KIA Carnival van will fit under the building and can be rented from ABAA Car Rentals along with other small and medium size cars www.abaacarrentals.com.au  Australia Freecall 1800 822 059 – mention that you are staying at Dorchester on the Beach for your preferred rate5