Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 0 – 7 days prior to arrival the full accommodation amount is due.
Cancellation 0 - 14 days before date of arrival, or no-show: visitor forfeits 100% of deposit paid.
Cancellation 15 - 30 days before date of arrival: visitor forfeits 75% of deposit paid or 25% of full quote value (whichever greater).
Cancellation 31+ days before date of arrival: visitor forfeits 50% of deposit paid or 25% of full quote value (whichever greater).
On receipt of a written instruction to cancel the reservation Amakaya Backpackers will refund the applicable amount as determined by the cancellation terms above.
Amakaya Backpackers levies a 5.0% administration fee on any refunds processed
In the event of non-arrival without prior cancellation or premature departure we may charge for the full original booking.
The above is only applicable to deposits/payments made directly to Amakaya Backpackers Travllers Accommodation. We will not refund any deposits paid to any booking agents.
Terms & Conditions
1. Online bookings are considered final. Deposits and/or accommodation fees paid will be refunded/charged as per our cancellation policy.
2. A booking is only considered as confirmed once we have received a deposit.
3. The full booking price is due for a non-arrival if the booking was not cancelled prior to arrival date.
4. For bookings being paid for by Bank/EFT, deposit payment is required within 48 hours of the booking being made. Balance of payment is due prior to arrival. Deposits not paid for bookings by this time will automatically be cancelled without notification.
5. Check-in after 3pm, checkout no later than 10am.
6. No refund for early checkouts.
7. We reserve the right to quote differently from the rate advertised.
8. While we have made every effort to ensure accuracy and availability, some errors might still occur and we reserve the right to correct or amend reservations. Once aware of such incidents we will make all reasonable effort to advise you within 3 working days. In the event of a price correction to a reservation, we will offer you the opportunity to keep your reservation at the correct price, or at your option, we will cancel your reservation without penalty. This right applies whether or not the reservation has been confirmed and/or payment received.
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your reservation after the booking has been made, we will make all reasonable effort to advise you as soon as possible. Should we be unable to fulfil your reservation, you will have the choice of accepting an offered alternative or cancelling your reservation with a full refund of all monies paid. In cases where we are unable to provide an alternative, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation with a full refund.
9. In the event you do not show for the first night of the reservation and plan to check-in for subsequent nights in your reservation, you must confirm the reservation changes no later than the date of the first night of the reservation to prevent cancellation of your reservation.
10. Should you book after our cut-off time we cannot guarantee that we will see your booking prior to your arrival to send you the check-in information.
11. Any arrivals of more guests than booked and paid for will incur extra charges for the additional guests.
12. No visitors allowed without prior arrangement.