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TERMS & CONDITIONS | HOUSE RULES

1. GENERAL

  • Micasa Hostels is a backpacker hostel dedicated to serving travellers from across the world and is a shared community space, not a hotel.

  • By making a reservation, checking in or entering the premises, guests agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions and all reasonable directions of the management.

  • Micasa Hostels reserves the right to amend these policies without prior notice.

  • Micasa Hostels reserves the right to admission.

2. AGE & IDENTIFICATION

  • Guests must be 18 years or above and not more than 40 years of age.

  • As Micasa Hostels is a backpacker hostel dedicated to serving travellers across the globe, every guest, including Indian nationals, must present a valid original Passport at the time of check-in.

  • The name on the reservation must match the identification produced at check-in.

  • Failure to produce the required identification may result in refusal of check-in.

3. CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT & RECEPTION

  • Check-In: From 1:00 PM.

  • Check-Out: Before 10:00 AM.

  • Reception Hours: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM.

  • Hostel Gates: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM.

  • Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.

  • Late check-out until 1:00 PM: ₹500.

  • Check-out after 1:00 PM: One full night's tariff shall apply.

4. BOOKINGS & RESERVATIONS

  • Reservations are confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.

  • Prepayment is mandatory for all walk-in reservations.

  • Micasa Hostels follows a dynamic pricing policy.

  • Booking-specific conditions shall apply where communicated at the time of reservation.

  • Stay extensions are subject to availability and shall be processed only through www.micasahostels.com or at the reception.

5. OTA BOOKING POLICY

  • Only one OTA reservation is permitted for one continuous stay.

  • Guests travelling together shall not make separate or multiple OTA reservations for the same period of stay.

  • Multiple or overlapping OTA reservations may be cancelled and converted into a direct reservation at the prevailing tariff.

  • Stay extensions through OTAs are not permitted.

6. RESERVATION HOLDER & PAYMENT VERIFICATION

  • Reservations are personal and non-transferable.

  • The named guest must personally check in.

  • Reservations may not be made in another person's name without prior approval.

  • Where payment has been made using another person's card, the cardholder may be required to be present for verification.

  • Micasa Hostels reserves the right to refuse check-in or cancel a reservation where identity, payment or security verification cannot be satisfactorily completed, in which case the applicable cancellation policy shall apply.

7. CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW

  • For refundable bookings, free cancellation is permitted up to 72 hours before the standard check-in time.

  • Cancellations thereafter shall attract the applicable cancellation charges.

  • No-shows shall be treated as cancelled reservations.

  • Applicable refunds shall be processed after deducting payment gateway charges, taxes and administrative charges.

8. NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKINGS

The following bookings are strictly non-refundable and non-modifiable:

  • Promotional or discount code bookings.

  • Pre-approved group bookings.

  • Bookings between 15 December and 27 January.

  • Monthly and semi-monthly accommodation packages.

  • Reservations specifically marked as Non-Refundable.

  • Such bookings may attract cancellation charges of up to 100% of the booking value.

9. GROUP BOOKINGS

  • Group bookings are accepted only with prior approval from Micasa Hostels.

  • Approved group bookings shall be made only through www.micasahostels.com and not through any OTA.

  • A refundable security deposit and ID deposit may be required before check-in.

  • Group leaders shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with hostel policies.

  • Management reserves the right to cancel or terminate any group booking whose conduct adversely affects other guests or the property.

10. DORMS & BED ALLOCATION

  • Beds are allocated on a first-available basis.

  • Guests shall occupy only the bed assigned to them.

  • Occupying any other bed without permission may attract additional charges.

  • Management reserves the right to reallocate guests where operationally required.

  • Dormitories are shared accommodation and shall not be treated as private rooms unless expressly approved.

11. VISITORS

  • Visitors are permitted only in the reception area until 6:00 PM.

  • Visitors are not permitted inside dormitories or guest accommodation.

  • Guests shall not bring outsiders into the hostel without prior permission from the management.

12. QUIET HOURS & HOSTEL ETIQUETTE

  • Quiet Hours: 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM.

  • Please respect the privacy, comfort and sleep of fellow travellers.

  • Keep common areas clean and kitchen utensils washed after use.

  • Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited inside dormitories.

  • Use designated shoe racks and drying areas.

13. ALCOHOL, SMOKING & DRUGS

  • Alcohol may be consumed only in the designated terrace area.

  • Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited between 12:00 Midnight and 12:00 Noon.

  • Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

  • Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

  • Disorderly, abusive or unsafe behaviour may result in immediate removal without refund.

14. SAFETY & SECURITY

  • Guests shall respect the privacy, dignity and belongings of fellow travellers.

  • Entry into an unassigned dormitory or bed is strictly prohibited.

  • Micasa Hostels maintains zero tolerance towards harassment, intimidation or inappropriate behaviour.

  • Any conduct that causes discomfort, fear or insecurity to another guest, especially women travellers, shall be treated seriously.

  • Where the management reasonably believes that a guest's conduct compromises the safety, dignity, privacy or comfort of another guest or staff member, the guest may be required to leave immediately without refund.

  • Serious incidents may be reported to the appropriate authorities.

15. DAMAGE, LIABILITY & GUEST RESPONSIBILITY

  • Guests are responsible for their personal belongings.

  • Micasa Hostels shall not be responsible for loss, theft or damage to personal property.

  • Guests shall be liable for any damage caused to hostel property or excessive cleaning costs arising from misuse.

  • The management reserves the right to recover repair, replacement or cleaning charges.

16. BREAKFAST, PETS & PARKING

  • Breakfast is not included.

  • Pets are not permitted.

  • On-site parking is not available.

17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  • By making a reservation, checking in or entering the premises, guests acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to abide by these Terms & Conditions and House Rules.

  • We thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful and welcoming community for travellers from around the world. We wish you a wonderful stay at Micasa Hostels.

461, MG ROAD, PONDICHERRY-605001

Tel: +91- 7530000357

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LEGAL NAME: CHITHRA SIVAKUMAR ANANDARAJ 

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