Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions form the basis upon which Espais Roca (the Property) accepts guest bookings. All Bookings made on our website and those made via third party Travel Partners including online booking sites,  are soley accepted on the basis of Guest agreement to and confirmation of these terms. Where Guests have entered in to other agreements relating to this booking then it is agreed by the parties that these terms shall have precedence. 

Parties – 

The contracting party shall always be the Espais Roca company in the country where the accommodation is physically located, as detailed below, hereafter known as the “Property”. 

For Properties located in the UK and any other country other than those explicitly detailed below – Espais Roca Limited, UK Reg ID 15157799,  Rectory Farm, Longhold Road, LE16 9RF UK

For properties located in Spain – Espais Roca SL, Spanish ID ES-B57996704, Calle Llotgeta 4, Palma 07002, Spain

For properties located in Portugal –  Espais Roca Portgual LDA, PT-514883081, Rua do Almada 539 Porto, Portugal 4050-039

and 

The individual or company, (if such corporate entity makes a booking on behalf of their direct employee), who is the person staying at the Property, identified by the information provided in that booking request and upon check-in, hereafter known as the “Guest”. 

Clause 1(Purpose of Agreement)

Clause 2(Reservation Request and Booking Accommodation)

Clause 3(Confirmed Bookings )

Clause 4(Ancillary services)

Clause 5(Refusal of Booking)

The Property may refuse to confirm a Booking in the following cases:

  1. When the reservation request violates, or the Property believes it may violate the terms of this agreement or if the Property believes that the guest intends to use the accommodation for purposes other than a private residential stay.
  2. When guestrooms are fully booked
  3. When a potential Guest is deemed likely to break the law, disrupt public order, or act contrary to public morals during their stay.
  4. If a potential Guest is deemed to be a member of a prescribed group, a member of an organised crime group, or any other antisocial group.
  5. When the potential Guest’s behaviour poses a significant nuisance to other guests.
  6. When a potential Guest has contracted or may have been exposed to an infectious disease that poses a risk to the Property, its employees, or other guests.
  7. When the potential Guest uses violence, threats, blackmail, or intimidation to make unjust or unreasonable demands against the Property or its employees or is deemed to have engaged in any similar acts in the past.
  8. When the potential Guest repeatedly makes requests imposing an excessive burden and significantly hinder the provision of Property services to the other guests.
  9. When the Property cannot accommodate guests due to natural disaster, facility malfunction, or other unavoidable circumstances or force majeure.
  10. When the potential Guest is intoxicated, exhibits or has exhibited extremely abnormal behaviour that may pose a nuisance to other guests.
  11. When the potential Guest is extremely unsanitary or is presented in a way that may cause a nuisance to other guests.
  12. When the potential Guest conceals the fact that they have reserved a guestroom within the Property to make a profit, either for themselves or for a third party, by selling goods, filming, photography, or creating content for monetary gain (e.g., social media).
  13. When the potential Guest does not comply with these Terms and Conditions or with cancellation and payment policies when making a reservation.

Clause 5-1(Explanation of Refusal )

If the Property refuses to confirm a Booking per the preceding Clause, the person seeking accommodation may request an explanation for the refusal, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Clause 6(The Guest’s Right to Terminate the Accommodation Agreement)

Clause 7(The Property’s Right to Terminate the Accommodation Agreement)

Clause 7.1(Explanation of Cancellation of Accommodation Contract)

If the Property cancels the accommodation contract in accordance with the preceding Clause, the guest may request an explanation for the cancellation.

Clause 8(Guest Registration)

Clause 9(Check in and Departure)

Clause 10 (Guest Obligations as to Insurance and Compliance)

Clause 11(Prohibited Acts)

Clause 12(Hours)

Clause 13(Payment of Fees)

Clause 14(Property Liability)

Clause 15(When Rooms or Properties Cannot Be Provided According to the Agreement)

Clause 16(Guest luggage storage)

Clause 17(Lost property)

Clause 18(Daily Housekeeping (where offered)/ Mid-stay Clean (where no Daily Housekeeping is offered)

Some properties provide daily housekeeping (Boutique Maisons and certain vacation rental properties where explicity so advised on the listing). Where this service is provided it is offered on the following basis :

Where Daily Housekeeping is NOT provided, the property will be cleaned upon departure and a fee for this service is included in the Guest price and no housekeeping services will be provided during the stay unless expressly included in the property listing. Stays of 7 days or longer at such properties are subject to a mandatory Mid-stay cleaning service (which includes a full linen and towel change) which will take place at the midpoint of the 7 days and at the end of each 7 days thereafter.  By way of example, a 17 day stay would attract two mid-stay cleans, one around 7 days and one around 14 days. Where possible, a mutually agreeable time for the mid-stay clean will be agreed with the guest before arrival . A charge equal to the Checkout Turnover /Cleaning Fee for the booking will be charged to the Guest for each mid-stay clean service scheduled.

Clause 19(Computer Networks and CCTV )

Clause 20(Parking)

Some properties offers parking in a secure off-street garage for which a daily fee is levied. Guests who require parking should book via the Property website. The guest acknowledges that the Property is a user within the carpark and that it cannot be liable for any damage incurred to guest property, vehicles, or persons in their use of the parking garage.

Other properties provide free onsite parking at the Guest’s own risk and others do not have any parking. Where no parking is available guests can park in the street subject to local regulations or in nearby car parks at their own cost. Guests should verify the parking situation for the property that they are visiting prior to arrival if they wish to park a vehicle.

Clause 21(Guest Liability)

The Guest shall compensate the Property for any damages caused by wilful misconduct or negligence on the part of the guest(including but not limited to facility repair costs and lost sales opportunities, room closures to make repairs, administration fees, taxes and shipping costs.

Clause 22(Exemptions)

The Property shall be exempt from liability when an exemption set forth in these Terms and Conditions or the Rules and Regulations applies.

Clause 23(Reporting to the Authorities)

Clause 24(Changes to the Agreement)

Clause 25(Severability)

Clause 26(Language)

The English version of these Terms and Conditions and other Rules shall be the original document. It is acknowledged that translations are computer generated and provided to guests as an aide. Only the original English document shall be contractually valid, and the translated document shall have no validity whatsoever.

Clause 27(Governing Law and Court of Jurisdiction)

<Property Rules and Regulations>

We ask that guests abide by these Property Rules and Regulations to ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests (including where appropriate daytime guests attending meetings, cooking courses or wine tastings, etc.; the same shall apply hereinafter).

Guests who fail to abide by these rules may be refused further lodging or use of the Property’s facilities and asked to leave immediately. Such guests may also be asked to pay for any damage caused to fixtures or equipment within the Property. 

<Prohibited Actions>

  1. Do not use guestrooms or properties for purposes other than lodging without prior written permission from the Property.
  2. Do not use open flames for ambience, heating or cooking in the guestrooms, corridors, or other common areas.
  3. Do not smoke (including smoking with e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn tobacco, etc.). If smoking evidence is detected, we will be obliged to charge a £/€350 deep cleaning fee in addition to the room charge.
  4. Local occupancy and fire regulations, as well as Property rules forbid outside visitors from entering guest rooms in multi room properties and guest properties as a whole in full property rentals at any time. Parties or events of any kind that have not been agreed in advance in writing with the Property are strictly prohibited.
  5. Do not move equipment or fixtures within the property or guestrooms from their designated locations except in emergencies.
  6. Do not change or modify the current state or configuration of equipment, including TVs, Internet Devices, and Amazon Echos, within the property or guestrooms without permission.
  7. Do not enter storage rooms, machinery rooms, emergency stairs (except during emergencies), or other staff-only areas.
  8. Do not bring the following items into the Property:
    a. Dogs (excluding assistance dogs for the disabled), cats, birds, and other animals, or pets in general
    b. Items that emit a foul or strong odour
    c. Weighty objects or an excessive amount of objects
    d. Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, or other weapons
    e. Explosives, volatile oils, or other items that are flammable or easily ignited
    f. Other items deemed a threat to the safety of other guests
  9. Respect other guests’ right to peaceful enjoyment of their stay. Do not shout, sing, or act in a way that causes a commotion or otherwise poses a nuisance or discomfort to other guests. Between the hours of 10pm and 8am to observe the Property’s quiet hour policy and make no noise outside of the room (eg on Balconies, Patios or Gardens).
  10. Do not engage in any gambling, immoral acts, or acts that disrupt public safety within the Property or guestrooms.
  11. Do not distribute advertisements or promotional materials, sell goods, or conduct business.
  12. We have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug use, and if this is detected or suspected, we will immediately terminate the booking, the pre-authorisation will be forfeited, and the police will be informed.
  13. Do not leave personal belongings in public areas unattended other than for luggage storage in the relevant location on the day of arrival or checkout.
  14. Photography or filming for personal use that may be a nuisance to or invade the privacy of other guests in the Property or guestrooms is strictly prohibited.
  15. Do not photograph or film the inside of the Property for any non personal reason, including business purposes, which for the avoidance of doubt includes any form of content creation for social media, without written permission in advance from the Property. Commercial use contracts are available subject to payment of relevant fees by prior written agreement.
  16. Assault, injury, threats, extortion, fraud, obstruction of business, unreasonable demands through intimidation, and any similar acts are prohibited.
  17. Do not engage in any other acts deemed inappropriate by the Property.

<Precautions>

Guests should take note of these essential safety advisories:

  1. If you have an allergy or dietary need, YOU MUST inform the Property in writing via our online check-in before arrival and once again with our staff when you sit down to eat each day.
  2. In an emergency, guests should call the emergency services in the property country from their own mobile phone by dialling 112. In Boutique Maison properties (MultiRoom properties), there is an urgent service phone in the reception area, from which guests can contact the management to request assistance during night hours via a hotline. This hotline CANNOT be used to call emergency services.
  3. Where a Property has a swimming pool, guests note that it isprovided WITHOUT a Lifeguard and should only be used by competent swimmers at their own risk. The main Property pool is NOT under constant supervision. CCTV is being used in the pool area. The Property shall not be liable for injuries or intrusions to guest privacy owing to use of the pool facilities. It may not be possible to avoid pool-related accidents. Guests bear the risk inherent in any exercise/ sport practised on Property grounds, including Pool use. Guests should never swim alone, during thunderstorms or lightning, after drinking alcohol or within 60 minutes of eating. Parents must always supervise their children and are entirely responsible for their wellbeing. Children under 13 may not enter the pool area without a responsible adult. Every guest is required to provide first aid or offer assistance if needed. Guests are obliged to fully comply with the instructions provided by the Property’s responsible personnel. This also applies if a guest does not consider the instruction issued to be justified.
  4. Access to Property pools and common areas is for staying guests only and is within the opening hours of the pool facilities, which are published from time to time. Guests are asked to shower before and after using the main Property swimming pool. Guests who know they have an infectious disease must not use the pool. For safety reasons, china and glass may not be brought into the facility. Drinks may be taken in plastic or unbreakable cups only. Please take care when walking around the area. Although non-slip tiles are installed, there is an increased risk of slipping in the pool area, and we recommend that all users wear pool shoes. We recommend that people with long hair should wear a swimming cap or tie up their hair
  5. Should a guest’s behaviour warrant protection of the rights, property, or services of the Property or another guest, the Property will notify the police and other relevant authorities or otherwise take appropriate measures.
  6. If the Property deems a guest’s health or life in danger, it may call an ambulance, regardless of the guest’s will.

<Refusal of Service>

  1. Service will be refused and reservations terminated without any refund and may be subject to additional fees as described in these terms for any person who breaches our rules, including:
    1. Individuals who, due to diminished capacity or alcohol or drug use, are unable to ensure their own safety and pose a risk or cause fear or discomfort to other guests.
    2. Individuals who fail to immediately cease any prohibited acts after receiving a warning from the Property.