Hello,
We are currently in the process of re-building our cottages for the 2009-2010 season. We have been receiving many emails regarding availability for the upcoming holiday season. While we are not yet officially taking bookings please have a look at our Booking Terms & Conditions which apply to the peak season of December 2009.
Bookings should be opened in about two weeks - stay tuned !
Our 2009/10 rates range from 700Rs at low season to 3000Rs at high season. High season being December 20 - January 3rd. This is based on two people sharing (price is per room, not person and includes all taxes). We offer a 10% discount for stays of 7 days or more.
To check rates and availability please:
Email us at laughingbuddhapalolem@gmail.com and we'll respond within 24 hours.
We ask for a 50% deposit paid by Paypal to secure your booking. Please read our terms of booking before proceeding.
Sorry, but currently we only accept payment through Paypal.
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully.
Payment of deposit will be taken as confirmation of your acceptance of these conditions of booking.
Check-in/Check-out
- Check-in and check-out are from 12pm.
Booking
- No bookings can be accepted without payment of a deposit paid to our Paypal account. The link will be available on our website when we open for bookings by the end of November 2009.
- The deposit amount varies but shall be around 50% of the entire booking total.
- The deposit will be paid in UK Sterling only. The exchange rate will be calculated on the day the deposit is requested.
- The balance of the deposit payment is due on departure and can be paid in cash in Indian Rupees, UK Sterling, Euro or US Dollars. The exchange rate will be advised on the day of departure.
Confirmation of booking
- We will email you confirmation of your deposit payment and your reservation details.
- It is your responsibility to check the confirmation for accurate dates, amounts and room types and advise us of any errors or omissions.
Cancellation before arrival
- If you cancel 28 days or more before your arrival date, you will receive 100% of your deposit back minus an administration fee equivalent to one day’s stay at your room rate.
- If you cancel 14 days or more before your arrival date, you will receive 50% of your deposit back.
- If you cancel 14 days or less before your arrival date, your full deposit will be retained by Laughing Buddha.
No show
- If you do not turn up and do not advise us of a delay, we will hold your room for 24 hours before letting it to other guests.
- You will not receive a refund of your deposit if you fail to show without advising us.
Change of dates
- We will do our best to accommodate date changes however it is not always possible. Please try to give us as much notice as possible. We are generally able to accommodate date changes with 14 days or more notice, except at peak times, eg Xmas, Easter etc.
Cancellation/early departure
- If you decide to check out early, we require 48 hours notice.
- If you only give between 48 and 24 hours notice you will be required to pay for an extra day.
- If you give us less than 24 hours notice, you will be required to pay for an extra 2 days.
- Sorry, your deposit will not be refunded if you decide to leave early.
