Terms & Conditions
1. Bookings and Rates
- Minimum stay is 3 nights. Some apartments require a 3-month minimum stay for permanent residential use. The Apartment Service will confirm which properties apply.
- Rates vary based on the length of stay and may change without notice. Rates are lower for longer stays.
- Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of payment.
- Full payment is required for stays up to 1 month. Longer stays may be paid in instalments.
- Alternative accommodation may be provided if your chosen apartment is unavailable.
- Guests in NSW must comply with the Short Term Rental Accommodation Industry Code of Conduct. Obligations for guests can be found in section 2.5 of the code.
2. Payment
- Accepted methods: credit card, direct bank deposit, EFT (credit card required for security).
- Security deposits are refunded within 14 days of departure (subject to inspection) via direct deposit (AU accounts only), cheque, or credit card (less processing fees).
- Refunds to international accounts will incur bank charges, payable by the guest.
3. Credit Cards
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express.
4. Cancellation / Refund Policy
If you cancel your booking completely, we will refund any prepaid amounts less a $150 + GST administration fee, provided the property can be re-booked for the dates of your booking.
If a substitute booking cannot be found, cancellation fees will apply as per the schedule below.
- Over 30 days before arrival date, full refund (less administration fee)
- 15 to 30 days before arrival date, 50% refund
- 0 to 14 days before arrival date, no refund
Where a booking has been made using a non-refundable rate, this is strictly non-refundable (no exceptions).
For reservations made via 3rd party platforms such as VRBO, Stayz, Airbnb, Booking.com & Expedia Group Partners, the policy of the booking platform prevails.
5. Cancellation by The Apartment Service
- TAS reserves the right to cancel bookings before or during your stay.
- If TAS cancels: a full refund or alternative accommodation of similar standard will be provided.
- If damages or breaches occur, guests may be asked to leave with no refund and charges applied.
6. Booking Amendments
Notice periods and conditions for amending a confirmed booking differ depending on stay length. The rules below apply once occupancy has begun.
Short Stays (under 3 months)
- 14 days’ written notice is required for any amendment (reduction or extension).
- Reductions without 14 days’ notice: the full nightly rate applies for up to 2 weeks’ rent.
- Extensions without 14 days’ notice: TAS cannot guarantee the apartment will be available and may re-book it.
Long Stays (3 months or more)
- A long stay is any booking of 3 months or more, charged at our discounted long-stay rate.
- 4 weeks’ written notice is required for any reduction.
- Reductions: the entire stay will be recalculated and charged at our standard short-term rental rate from the original check-in date. Any shortfall between the long-stay rate already paid and the recalculated standard rate becomes immediately payable.
- Extensions: subject to availability; without 2 weeks’ notice, TAS may re-book the apartment.
We’re always happy to accommodate guest extensions when the property is available. Please note that requests received within less than 48 hours before the original departure time may incur a cleaning cancellation and rescheduling fees passed on by our contracted cleaners. Simply contact our friendly team to check availability and confirm whether any additional charges apply.
7. Key Collection
- Enjoy the ease of self-check-in at our properties with secure keysafes.
- Your check-in details will be sent via email three days before your arrival to ensure a smooth start to your stay.
8. Arrival / Departure
- Check-in: 3 pm
- Check-out: 10 am (unless pre-arranged).
- For early arrivals, book from the night before.
9. Guest Responsibilities
- Read and abide by these terms and conditions.
- Report any issues, damages, disturbances, or criminal matters to the Guest Manager.
- Apartments are for accommodation only, no parties or commercial use.
- Damages and breakages are payable by guests.
- The maximum number of occupants must not exceed the confirmed booking.
- Respect the property, no furniture rearrangement.
- Keep the apartment secure and clean.
- Subletting is prohibited without prior written approval.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Telephone charges are the guest’s responsibility.
- Strictly no smoking in any apartment.
10. Cleaning
Departure Clean Fees
Mid stay cleans available upon request at additional charge.
11. Utilities
- Guests pay a utility fee toward costs.
- Long-term leases may include full gas/electricity responsibility (negotiated at booking).
- Excess usage charges apply.
12. Damages and Breakages
- Guests are responsible for breakages or damage during their stay.
- Security deposits may be used to cover costs.
- Receipts for charges will be emailed to the guest.
