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Why Should you use us? : Some words of advice : Payments : Frequently Asked Questions : Privacy Policy

HotelsandTours.Com.au and HotelsandTours.net.au are both owned and operated by FNQ Travel Pty Ltd which is a 100% Australian owned, and a family operated company run by an experienced team of travel consultants in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

Australian Company Number: 155063175
Australian Business Number: 59155063175

Why should you use us?

With the hotel deals found on "Hotelsand Tours.com.au" you can:

  • find accommodation throughout Australia and overseas and save up to 65% off normal rates.
  • make secure online reservations 24 hours a day at pretty much any hotel, motel, resort or apartment Australia wide.
  • compare prices, star ratings, location and facilities and sort the list how you want to see it. If you see a better price available for the same hotel, available on the same day you booked and paid, we will match it.
  • book hotels, motels, resorts and apartments to match your budget - from 2 to 5 star.
  • receive instant confirmation for most properties (and 24-48 hour turnaround for on-request bookings).
  • feel safe knowing you are booking with (and can talk to) an established company based in Australia.
  • You can speak to us: We are here to answer your queries via email or telephone on 1800 681 685 (from within Australia) or + 61 7 4044 9792 from overseas. (8am – 6pm Queensland time)

The hotel rates that can be booked online via this web site are the most competitive you will find and are sourced from one of the biggest worldwide hotel wholesalers, so we are quite confident that the hotel prices are the best you will find on the web today. When we need a hotel room anywhere in Australia or overseas for that matter, we use our own web site to get the lowest rates.

With the tour deals found on "Hotelsand Tours.com.au" you can:

  • find tours and bus passes all over Australia and save money on tickets to theme parks and zoos, etc.
  • make secure online reservation requests for tours Australia wide.
  • receive confirmation for most tours you want to book within a few hours (during business hours which are 8am – 6pm, Queensland time, seven days a week)
  • feel safe knowing you are booking with (and can talk to) an established company based in Australia.
  • You can speak to us : We are here to answer your queries via email or telephone on 1800 681 685 (from within Australia) or + 61 7 4044 9792 from overseas. (8am – 6pm Queensland time)

Our staff's knowledge of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, along with their travel experiences Australia wide, make us the ideal place to contact if you want to book any tours around Australia.

You will find that we make planning and booking a hotel or tour very easy! Are you looking for something a little different? Maybe we can help you find and book what you are looking for.

Our experience and local knowledge along with our up-to-date website, will help you plan and book your ideal holiday. We provide a full travel agency service apart from making your flight arrangements. We provide bookings and advice to the general public and to travel agents the world over, and obviously because of our location, we specialise in Great Barrier Reef and Far North Queensland Holidays. Our service and after sales service, is what we are well known for.

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Some words of advice:

We think it's important that you:

  • be aware of non-refundable hotels and tours
    There are a few hotels and tours don't offer a refund if you cancel your booking if your booking falls within their cancellation period. The tradeoff for such strict policies is often a great value deal and this brings us to the second tip below.
  • read cancellation policies
    As boring as fine print might look, always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation so you know what you're in for if you do have to cancel.
  • keep your confirmation email
    When you make a reservation, we will send you a confirmation email. Print it and take it with you. Don't delete the original email until you have completed your stay and know you have been billed correctly.
  • check-in early if possible
    The earlier in the day you check into a hotel, the more likely you are to be given a room or suite that matches your special requests or preferences if you have any.
  • know that hotel rates change
    Hotel rates vary by season, day of week, during special events, etc. The rates are there for you to use and compare hotels in the same location during the period of your intended stay.
  • Book tours in advance – some tours are likely to book out either because they are popular or because there is only a limited amount of seats available per day. Don't delay in making a booking for your tours. In many cases you might only need to pay a deposit to secure your place and the balance can be paid on the day of travel. With extended tours, you generally only need to pay the full amount by no later than 4 – 6 weeks prior to the departure date to secure your place.

Payments

For hotel bookings, you will need to book and pay at the same time to get the rates that are shown.

For tour bookings, upon receipt of your booking request, you will only be charged a booking deposit of between 10 - 25% of the ticket value once we confirm your spot on the tour. If full payment is required prior to your travel date, you will be advised by email. Upon completion of your booking, and receipt of payment, our reservations team will email you a Travel Voucher confirming your reservation.

If you prefer not to pay by credit card, you can pay by direct deposit or electronic funds transfer, and our bank account details are as follows:

Account Name: Hotels and Tours
BSB: 633 000
ACC: 1449 67015
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are payments made to Hotels and Tours going to be safe?

You can feel secure in that you are dealing with a licensed travel agency and registered Australian company with the latest in online payment security technology. You can pay for tours by cheque (if there is enough time) or direct deposit if you don't wish to pay by credit card.

What is our service?

Apart from making your flight arrangements, we look after your post arrival arrangements. We try to match people with the right tours and accommodation to help them have the best value for trip. We don't book flights but can point you in the right direction for where to book them if requested. We can also organise travel insurance, and car or campervan hire to fit in with your schedule.

How are we paid?

We are only paid if and when we make bookings with the various hotel, tour, car and campervan hire and travel insurance providers on our web site on your behalf. Our friendly local information and advice comes to you free of charge and because we are only paid when we make bookings, we rely your bookings to continue to exist. We earn our living by making sure travellers have good holidays and rely on repeat and referral business. We ask that if you are happy with the service you receive from us, that you do make your bookings with us.

What if the hotel or tour that I have selected is not available?

We will notify you by email or phone if your chosen accommodation or tour is not available. We will do our best to suggest alternative options or dates but you are under no obligation if your original booking item is not available.

Can I change my reservation?

Please check at the time of booking if it is non refundable or non changeable. Most times you can make changes to your reservation at little to no cost. If there is a price increase between your old and new reservation date request, we will give you that information prior to changing your reservation. If you have booked something at a sale price it may not be available on different dates or if you re-book outside of the sale period - the sale item you've purchased may be non-refundable, so please be aware of this when making a booking.

What if I need to cancel my reservation?

As long as you give enough notice there should be no problems with cancelling your booking however the exact amount of any cancellation fee will depend on the specific tour or accommodation. We will do our best to minimise any cancellation fees and in some instances you may be able to use the cancellation fee as credit toward the same tour or hotel if you re-book within 12 months of the original booking.

What is the currency?

All quotes and rates on our websites are in AUD $

Are the room rates on your site per person or per room per night?

The quoted room rate is per room per night. The rate will reflect the number of persons you entered on your enquiry form.

What age do the children's rates apply to?

The children's rates generally apply between the ages of 4-14 yrs; however in some instances children's rates may start from 2yrs up to 17yrs. Please check in the pricing area of each tour or hotel description to clarify.

Am I eligible for the family rate?

Families of 2 adults and 2 children between the ages of 4 –14 yrs are eligible for the family rate only. If there are more than 2 children in one family between the ages of 4 –14 years then an extra child rate must be added to the overall family rate to get the total price.

Privacy Policy

Hotels and Tours keeps your information secure! Hotels and Tours only uses your information for the purpose of making a booking or for answering your inquiry.

Inquiry Forms

After submitting an inquiry form, your basic contact information and proposed travel dates are used so our consultants are able to respond to your request.

Booking

At the time of payment for a booking, Hotels and Tours require personal, business and financial information, such as name, e-mail address, telephone number and credit card number. This information is necessary to process the order and to secure your booking. This information is secured by 128 bit encryption and we use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to protect your online order.

Only our customer service staff have access to your information. We do not store or access credit card information from our Web server after your order is processed.

Cookies

Hotels and Tours' site uses "cookies." A cookie is an element of data that a Web site sends to your browser, which may then be stored on your computer. If you do not want cookies sent to your computer, you can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie. Then you decide whether or not to accept it.

Contact Information

If you would like to update or delete any of your contact information, please contact one of our local consultants. See Contact us.