Sandy Blooms Guesthouse · Ukulhas, Maldives

Terms & Conditions

By using our website or making a booking with Sandy Blooms, you agree to the terms set out below. Please read them carefully.

Use of Website

Your access to and use of this site

This website is operated by Sandy Blooms Guesthouse, located at Chanbeylimagu, Cosmos, AA. Ukulhas 09030, Republic of Maldives. By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

Permitted Use

This website is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may browse, view, and use it to make genuine enquiries and bookings on your own behalf or on behalf of others for whom you are legally authorised to act. You may not:

  • Use the site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
  • Scrape, copy, or reproduce content without written permission
  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or misleading content

Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that all content is free from errors. Room descriptions, pricing, availability, and images are provided in good faith and may be subject to change without notice. Always confirm critical details directly with us before booking.

Bookings

The contract between you and Sandy Blooms

A binding booking contract is formed only when we send you a written confirmation email with your booking reference. A booking request submitted through the website does not constitute a confirmed reservation until this confirmation is received.

Your Responsibility

When making a booking, you are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate personal and contact details
  • Ensuring all guests in your party are aware of and comply with our House Rules
  • Ensuring travel documents (passports, visas) are valid for the duration of your stay
  • Obtaining appropriate travel insurance — we strongly recommend this

Cancellations & Payments

Cancellation terms, refund conditions, payment methods, and tax information are governed by our Policies page, which forms part of these Terms & Conditions by reference.

Right to Refuse

Sandy Blooms reserves the right to decline, cancel, or terminate any booking at our discretion, including where we reasonably suspect misuse, fraud, or a breach of these terms. In such cases, we will refund any amounts paid in advance, minus any applicable cancellation charges.

Liability

What we are and are not responsible for

Our Liability

Sandy Blooms will make every reasonable effort to provide the accommodation and services you have booked. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond our control prevent us from doing so, our liability is limited to a refund of any amounts already paid for the affected services.

Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sandy Blooms is not liable for:

  • Loss or damage to personal property during your stay
  • Injury, illness, or death not caused by our direct negligence
  • Disruption or cancellation caused by force majeure events (see below)
  • Loss or inconvenience arising from inaccurate information provided by you
  • The acts or omissions of third-party service providers (excursion operators, transfer companies, etc.)

Force Majeure

We will not be in breach of these terms if we are unable to fulfil our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government orders, civil unrest, pandemics, or severe weather events. In such cases we will work with you in good faith to find a fair resolution.

We recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation, medical emergencies, and loss of belongings. Sandy Blooms cannot accept liability for losses that would normally be covered by a travel insurance policy.

Intellectual Property

Content ownership and permitted use

All content on this website — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Sandy Blooms or its licensed contributors and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content from this website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

Personal, non-commercial use (such as saving an image for your own reference) is permitted provided that no copyright notices are removed.

Guest Photos & Reviews

By submitting a review, photograph, or any other content to us (via email, social media, or our website), you grant Sandy Blooms a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that content for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media channels. We will always credit you where possible and will remove content promptly on your written request.

Third Parties

Links, partners, and external services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as transport operators, airline booking platforms, or activity providers). These links are provided for convenience only. Sandy Blooms has no control over third-party content and accepts no responsibility for their accuracy, availability, or practices.

Visiting a linked third-party site is subject to that site's own terms and privacy policy. We encourage you to review them before sharing any personal information.

Governing Law

Jurisdiction and dispute resolution

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Maldives. Any disputes arising from your use of this website or your stay at Sandy Blooms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Maldives.

We encourage any concerns to be raised with us directly in the first instance — we aim to resolve all issues promptly and amicably. You can contact us at info@sandyblooms.com.

Changes to Terms

How and when these terms may be updated

We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the website or a booking made after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

For bookings already confirmed, the terms in force at the time of confirmation apply unless we notify you otherwise.