Terms of Trade

Welcome to our website. By browsing this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our Privacy Policy govern the Mt Cook Station’s Accommodation relationship with you in relation to this website.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

 Mt Cook Station is a boutique property in a remote location and therefore last minute cancellations of rooms are difficult for us to sell. We strongly advise guests (even NZ guests) to take out adequate travel insurance to protect themselves against unexpected changes to their travel plans.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • All Cancellations – $25.00 NZD non refundable cancellation fee
  • Cancellations prior to 30 days of arrival – $25.00 NZD non refundable cancellation fee
  • Cancellations within 30 days of arrival – No Refund (100% cancellation fee)

Changes to your booking

  • 30 days prior to arrival – No Charge, free to change
  • Within 30 days of arrival – Cancellation policy applies
  • Please note there may be a rate change to your accommodation type when moving dates

Reservation policy:

  • Full payment is required to confirm your booking via Visa, Mastercard, Diners or AMEX
  • Credit Card Fees – are included in your booking fee. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Diners or AMEX. Any card that is not a New Zealand debit card is treated as a credit card by New Zealand banks.
  • Rates – All Rooms are charged on a ‘per night’ basis, quoted and charged in New Zealand dollars and include GST of 15%. All refunds will also be processed in New Zealand dollars. Mt Cook Station takes no responsibility of exchange rates or transaction fees charged by your bank.
  • All room types, rates are set for up to 2 people per night. Maximum of 2 people only per room
  • Children for the age of 0-4 are free of charge when using existing bedding.
  • Guests 5-14 years are classed as guests and CAN NOT sleep in existing bedding with their parents. If there are more than 2 people in your party you will need to book more rooms
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to book accommodation on this website.
  • Guests agree that all the information given for the booking are true and correct. Credit card details must match those of the person making the booking.
  • Bookings may be rejected by Mt Cook Station Accommodation at any time if this information fails to meet our terms and conditions.

Privacy Policy:

Please click here to view our privacy policy.

Damage and additional cleaning costs:

Management will charge additional cost for damages and/or additional cleaning required to restore property. These changes will be made to the credit card held on the file from the time your booking is made.

Mt Cook Station will make every effort to repair damage or clean issue prior to contracting professionals. Therefore, make an effort to keep costs to a minimum.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Burnt Carpet/bench top
  • Broken windows or doors
  • Smoking in room
  • Additional cleaning required due to extreme mess or sick
  • Damaged furniture
  • Guest compensation
  • Loss of revenue if unable to sell room due to damage
  • Any additional cleaning required outside of what would be expected on a standard check out

Damage/loss of property

Guests are liable for any damage caused, whether by deliberate, negligent or reckless behavior. The registered guest will also be liable for any damage cause by any person traveling in their party or their visitors. We encourage guests to inform staff if these circumstances occur.

Damage discovered after check out

Should damage be discovered after the guest has departed Mt Cook Station reserves the right to charge the credit card held on file.

Damage to Rooms

Damage to rooms, including furnishing, fixtures and/or theft will be charged the full replacement value plus any additional shipping costs.  Any damage to property, whether willful or accidental is the responsibility of the registered guest. These cost will be charged to the credit card of the registered guest and in serious cases criminal charges will be pursued.

Health and Safety policy:

Mt Cook Station takes the health and safety of its employees, guests and visitors extremely seriously. Whilst every effort is made to ensure everyone’s safety, accidents do happen and we encourage guests to let staff know should these occur.

Some of our staff are trained in first aid and are happy to help where assistance is required.

Safe guest conduct

To ensure the safety of everyone we ask that guests conduct themselves in a safe and sensible manner. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Guests and visitors must not behave in a way that puts themselves or others at risk
  • Guests must abide by a total fire ban
  • Follow the strict 20km speed limit when driving through the property
  • No firearms or weapons permitted on the property
  • No tampering with fire safety equipment
  • Guests must follow all staff instructions in case of emergency
  • High levels of intoxication is not permitted on site, neither is the use of illegal substances

Mt Cook Station has the right to act against any guest or visitor found to have tampered or interfered with any detection equipment throughout the property, including detector heads in public areas, guest rooms and fire extinguishers. Guests or visitors found to have tampered with any fire detection or fire-fighting equipment will be charged $250.00 + GST for any costs incurred by the property due to their actions and will be evicted from the property without recompense. Depending on the guest’s actions, law enforcement may become involved at Mt Cook Station’s discretion. Should the fact that firefighting or detection equipment had been tampered with come to light after you have departed, we reserve the right and you hereby authorize us – to charge your credit or debit card for any damage caused to your room or the property during your stay.

Conduct & Noise:

No noise after 10.00 pm or before 7.00am.  To ensure all our guests have a successful and enjoyable holiday, we expect common sense and consideration to be shown at all times to other guests, staff and management. Management reserves the right to refuse admission to any person and to remove from the property any person, which in their opinion, does not conduct them self in a decent and reasonable manner. No refund will be made in such circumstances.

Mt Cook Station is a boutique holiday destination and has strict rules regarding partying, excessive drinking and excessive noise.

Mt Cook Station enforces a No In-house Party Policy to ensure we can protect the property and our guests at all times. No parties, loud disturbances, and/or noise-nuisance are allowed or tolerated on these premises. In the event of a disturbance, one polite request (warning) will be given to reduce the noise. If our request is not followed, the guest will be asked to leave the property without receiving a refund. The registered guest is responsible for all persons visiting. Non-registered visitors are not permitted. If found with more people not listed on the booking your stay will be considered a party. You will be ordered to vacate the premises without receiving a refund and may be issued a Guest Compensation Disturbance Fee for any guest complaints that require compensation.  Please be aware that you are liable for these charges as per accepting the terms and conditions when booking online.

Group Bookings:

Bookings of 3 or more rooms is termed a group booking at Mt Cook Station. Mt Cook Station reserves the right to reuse bookings or check in to any group they believe may be disruptive to other guests.

General Policies:

Check in/Check out policy

Check in time is from 4.00 pm. We will do our best to have rooms ready by 4.00 pm. However, as we pride ourselves in offering 5 star cleanliness, there may be some instances where your room is not ready by 3pm due to extra cleaning of your room being required.  We ask for your understanding in these instances. You will be given clear instructions and photos for our self check procedure prior to arrival. This will be sent via email the day before arrival.

Check out time is by 10.00 am. Should you wish to extend your reservation, we must be notified prior to the departure time of 10.00 am and the rooms are subject to availability.

Early arrivals/late departures are available however, this is subject to availability and may incur additional costs.

Electrical Warrant of Fitness

A current Electrical Warrant of Fitness (EWOF) is required before the campervan, caravan or motorhome may be connected to our electric supply.

You will be required to show your identifying sticker to us on check in and will be refused connection to power if proof is not available or out of date.

Please check that your electrical WOF is up to date before you travel.

Pets

No pets are allowed on Mt Cook Station, with being the only exceptions are legitimate service animals. We reserve the right to ask you to leave with no refund of pets are present.

Smoking

All rooms are non-smoking – if smoking should occur in your room an additional service charge of $250.00 + GST will be added to your bill

Car Parking

Each room is allocated 1 parking space. Mt Cook Station is not responsible or liable for motor vehicles parked on site and items left in rooms.

Website

Mt Cook Station does not accept liability for any errors or omissions on this website. Mt Cook Station makes every effort to ensure all information is accurate. However, we cannot guarantee that the site is free from errors or faults.

Mt Cook Station reserves the right to amend information on this site at any time.