General Policies – Check-in / Check-out & Terms
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Check-in / Check-out
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Check-in: 16:00
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Check-out: 11:00
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Property and Cancellation Policies
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Check-in Requirements:
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Minimum age for check-in: 18 years.
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A valid ID or passport for all guests must be submitted via email or Airbnb. These documents may include a watermark.
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Key collection instructions and self check-in procedures are provided only after ID submission.
Cancellations, Refunds & No-Show:
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Cancellation requests must be sent to hello@surfridersericeira.pt. The effective date is the date the email is received.
Deposit & Payments:
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Deposit: Non-refundable.
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Remaining Payment:
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Up to 60 days before check-in: 50% refund.
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Up to 30 days before check-in: no refund.
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Cancellations less than 30 days before arrival or no-shows are charged 100% of the reservation.
Reservation Guarantee:
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To guarantee the booking, 50% of the total stay will be charged 60 days before arrival. This amount is non-refundable.
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Non-refundable bookings cannot be altered or transferred.
Modifications & Cancellations:
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Non-refundable reservations cannot be changed, canceled, or refunded.
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No changes to guest information or dates are permitted.
No-Show Policy:
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No-shows are charged 100% of the reservation and the booking is considered canceled.
Reservation Transfer:
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Non-refundable bookings are not transferable. Reservations are valid only for the named guests at the time of booking.
Additional Charges:
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Any extra services or charges incurred during the stay must be settled at check-out.
Guest Responsibilities:
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Guests are responsible for ensuring all reservation details are accurate, including dates, number of guests, and contact information.
Acknowledgment:
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By making a non-refundable booking, guests acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.
Tourist Tax
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Charged per guest, per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights, payable in cash at check-in:
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1 November – 30 April: €1.20 per person/night
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1 May – 31 October: €2.30 per person/night
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Pets & Smoking
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Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking is not allowed inside the villas; permitted only in gardens or outdoor spaces.
Packages & Group Bookings
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Check-in for all packages is on Saturday.
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All participants must complete a booking form and sign a liability waiver at check-in.
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Guests under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign the liability waiver.
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Group bookings: The person responsible for the booking is responsible for payment and ensuring all guests comply with these Terms & Conditions.
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Adults-only packages: Guests under 16 are not allowed without prior management approval.
Force Majeure
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The property is not responsible for bookings affected by unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, including but not limited to war, pandemics, natural disasters, strikes, or adverse weather.
Guest Conduct
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Guests must respect other guests, staff, and the property.
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Any behavior compromising safety or comfort may result in eviction without refund.
Villa Bed Configuration
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Villas for 2 guests with a double bed will have only the double bed prepared.
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If guests request a double bed plus an extra bed in the living area, an additional charge of €10 per night applies.
