These conditions set out the terms
of your booking with us. They must be read in conjunction with the information and advice,
itineraries, rates, supplements offered by us with every reservation being made with us
and any package holidays we provide. These do not effect your statutory rights. Any
variations shall be communicated to clients prior to confirmation of bookings.
1.0 -
Surcharges :
1.1 - Our
quotations are based on All-Inclusive, full board , half board, bed & breakfast
and room only basis. Accommodation and
transfers are based on one way and return. Our prices are based in United States Dollars
or equivalent of International currencies at the rate published by the Maldives Monitory
Authority. (We will advice exchange rates on request) If there are fluctuations of prices
due to government action it may be necessary to make surcharges.
2.0 - Your rights if
we cancel :
2.1 - We
undertake to inform you without delay if we cancel your reservation and will offer you an
alternative of at least a comparable standard (if one is available) or a full refund of
the deposit within 21 days.
2.2 - We will
take all reasonable steps to ensure that your accommodation is available on your arrival,
but if it is overbooked and this is known to us before your departure, we will inform you
and offer you alternative of at least comparable standard (if available) or a full refund
of the payment.
2.3 - If we are
unaware of over booking before your departure, then you will be offered reasonably
alternative compensation for disturbance if the alternative is inferior to the
accommodation originally booked.
3.0 - Our
liability to you :
3.1 - We accept
responsibility to you for ensuring that the services on any inclusive tour which you book
with us, will be provided to are of reasonable standard. If such a service are markedly
deficient or not of such a standard, then you will be appropriately compensated, subject
to the exclusions. We accept responsibility for the acts and omissions of our employees,
agents, subcontractors, suppliers, and/or their agents, but excluding in any event
liability, (not due to their negligent acts or omissions) for the death, bodily injury or
illness of clients.
4.0 -
Personal injury :
4.1 - We accept
responsibility for the negligent acts and omissions of our employees or agents and our
suppliers, contractors, servants and/or their agents, while acting within the scope of/or
in the course of their employment in respect of claims arising as a result of the death,
bodily injury or illness of the client.
5.0 - Client
service :
5.1 - If you have
complaint about the services provided by us, please make it known as soon as you can,
either to the management of the accommodation, the guide or direct to us. If the problem
cannot be resolved satisfactorily please provide the fullest details at your earliest.
Every effort will be made to arrive at fair and satisfactory conclusion.
6.0 - Your
deposit :
6.1 - We take
deposits for groups of 10 and above, priority reservations and for
periods where demand is higher than the capacity.
7.0 - Payment :
7.1 - We will need the full payment 60 days before your arrival,
as a standard rule. Though the person (front-stage staffs) who
communicates with our guests on behalf of "Hello Maldives Holidays" has
the full authority to give maximum flexibility with payment procedure and
on payment options, based on the contracts with our suppliers.
7.2 - We accept only Visa and Master Cards.
7.3 - For bookings made less than 60 days of arrival, the payment should be made
immediately and we can accept only Credit Card payments for these bookings.
7.4 - If you cancel your reservation, your payment is subject to cancellation
charges if any as per
7.5
- Still, if the cancellation is genuine and acceptable - then we will
negotiate with the resort till our last breadth, to secure a full refund
for all our guests.
8.0 -
Cancellation by you :
8.1 - We will
accept any confirmed cancellation of a reservation. Such a cancellation is effective on
the day received by us. The client will be notified of the acceptance of the cancellation
and will be liable to the following charges :
Cancellations
received less than:
Cancellation
Charge:
45 days
of arrival;
50% of the
accommodation charges for the first 7 nights
35 days
of arrival and No shows;
Accommodation
charges for the first 7 nights and one way transfer
9.1 - We can
accept booking requests as late as 48 hours before arrival. However this
conditions is based on availability.
10.0 - Changes by
you :
10.1 - If the
requested change in a confirmed booking is more than 14 days before departure and accepted
by us, we reserve the right to charge an administration fee not exceeding US$30 per
booking, plus any extra charge resulting. In any other case, the request may be treated at
our discretion, as a cancellation.
11.0 - Insurance :
11.1 - You are
earnestly recommended to ensure when making your reservation that you and your party are
insured against all appropriate risk and include all the areas you intend to visit.
12.0 - Literature and Brochures :
12.1 - We have
taken every reasonable precaution to ensure that the information supplied by us is fair
and correct when supplied, and the facilities are available as described for each resort
or vessel. However as we do not own the accommodation, we exclude liability for subsequent
alterations, the withdrawal and amendment of facilities (where due to climatic conditions,
vandalizing or abuse, cleaning, repair or legal, regulatory, seasonal or local reasons).
13.0 - Third party
exclusions :
13.1 - The
transportation and accommodation of clients are subject to International Conventions,
which override any contract, expressed or implied between our clients and us. We cannot be
held liable if any client is refused admission into Rep. of Maldives. The possession of
valid passports, and/or other travel documents and their production with airline tickets
and other vouchers at the proper time is the sole liability of the client. Liability for
the failure of any client to observe the law of the Maldivian Government during the visit
is excluded.
13.2
- Sea Plane operators in Maldives operates the S/Planes on adhoc basis,
where they normally confirms the exact timing about 24 hours or about 48
hours departure of each flight. Therefore its not possible for Hello
Maldives Holidays to confirm the exact timing of Sea Plane transfer in
advance. If and once the Sea Plane operator changes the timing - and if
the guests need to Check-Out from the resort earlier - in order to catch
the next day earliest morning International Flight - then the resort will
arrange the guest to catch the previous day Sea Plane transfer t catch the
next day earliest morning International Flight - where we will arrange the
guest for 1 night stay in a Male' city hotel.
14.0 - Dietary requests :
14.1 - We would
not be liable for the failure to meet the dietary requirements if it is not mentioned
during bookings.
14.2 - We
strongly urge everyone to read and agree with the terms and conditions before making any
reservation with us.
If you have any disagreement with the Booking Terms and Conditions, please inform us at
info@hellomaldives.com