GoldenIreland.ie Customer Terms & Conditions 

Please carefully read the following terms and conditions carefully ("Terms and Conditions") which govern the use by you of GoldenIreland.ie (the "Site"). Once read please, save, or print a copy for your records. These Terms and Conditions represent the entire agreement between us relating to the use of the Site. Please visit our FAQ section where you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions. GoldenIreland.ie are provided by Digibreaks Limited. Digibreaks Limited acts always as an agent (or sub-agent as mentioned below) on behalf of accommodation providers. Digibreaks Limited has its' registered office at Unit 3 Argyle Square, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 hereafter "Digibreaks" or "we” or “us” in the below. You may only use the Site to make legitimate enquiries or reservations and agree not to make any speculative, false or fraudulent reservations or any reservations in anticipation of demand. 

Booking Your Break

  • When you book a break, it constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions and allows Digibreaks to pass on your information to the accommodation provider to complete the booking and signifies your agreement to allow GoldenIreland.ie to process your personal data in accordance with the GoldenIreland.ie Privacy Policy Statement and Cookies Policy.
  • Digibreaks acts as an agent of the hotel when you make a booking and Digibreaks accepts no responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you due to over-booking errors, oversights or delays in processing payment, or service issues at participating accommodation for which Digibreaks has no direct responsibility.
  • All offers are subject to promotional availability and while availability is all-year-around, there may be limited availability during bank holidays and other peak periods.
  • Only one promotional code can be used per booking and not in conjunction with any other offer. Promotional codes must be applied at the checkout at the time of booking and cannot be applied later to existing bookings. Book and stay-by dates will vary for individual promotional codes. Please refer to offer details for information about book and stay by dates for each promotional code.
  • All participating hotels are approved and graded by Failte Ireland.
  • Changes and Cancellations - Changes and cancellations outside of the original hotel booked will incur a loss of the booking fee and processing fee. Cancellations made within the minimum period will incur a late cancellation fee, all details below. By making the booking you accept and agree that if you incur a late cancellation fee/ "no show" charge, you are authorizing your payment card to be charged.
  • Late bookings: You can book a hotel up to 4pm on your arrival day, subject to availability. Please contact the hotel directly to confirm your arrival time.
  • If you make a booking with GoldenIreland.ie, it will be subject to further terms and conditions of the individual accommodation provider with whom your booking is made, some of which may limit or exclude liability, and including cancellation and "no show" charges (see CANCELLATIONS section below). These terms and conditions can normally be accessed online by visiting the website of the relevant accommodation provider.
  • When you make a booking with GoldenIreland.ie you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of booking, and possess the legal capacity and authority to book as the lead name (if you are booking on behalf of an individual or a group). You are guaranteeing that you understand and have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party these Terms and Conditions, together with any terms and conditions of accommodation providers that may apply, which constitute the entire agreement between us.
  • We will only deal with the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence and dealings, and this means that you are responsible for making all payments due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and other information supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying us of any changes, amendments or cancellations and for receiving correspondence and keeping your party informed about the booking and any changes to it
  • A booking fee is collected by Digibreaks on behalf of the accommodation provider at the time of booking.
  • Please bring a copy of your Booking Confirmation with you to present to your hotel at check-in if requested.

Types of Accommodation & Room Occupancy

Where available, the following Accommodation and Room Occupancy types will be found on the GoldenIreland.ie website:

  • Types of Hotel Accommodation and Room Occupancy:
    • Twin Room - accommodates 2 adults and 1 child under 2 in a cot;
    • Double Room - accommodates 2 adults and 1 child under 2 in a cot;
    • Family Room - accommodates 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Family Rooms will have 1 double bed, single bed and fold out child bed. A cot can also be requested for a third child.
  • Please note, where a cot is required, it must be expressly requested by you at the time of booking.
  • Where stated 'two persons sharing' the accommodation will be for a double or twin room.

Pricing

  • Prices are charged per room and meals included are based on the offer and room type booked.
  • If you have booked accommodation which includes B&B or B&B+Dinner please be advised meals for children are not included.
  • For children over the stated age limit (12 years), there may be a charge for accommodation; this is at the discretion of the accommodation provider. This and other special requests may be made at the time of your booking.
  • Our Family rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, there is as additional charge for a third child under the age of 12 years of €25 room only.
  • A single traveller can avail of any of our offers at the normal price.
  • Sale Offer Hotel Breaks: 2- or 3-nights including breakfast in 3 and 4 star hotels. Sale Offer is subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Offer dates will be clearly stated on the offer pages.
  • Free Breakfast Offer: For children under 12 years of age in select hotels only. Only 2 children per family allowed.  
  • Prices advertised reflect our lowest midweek rates.

Our right to cancel your booking

We will cancel your break for you and place your deposit on hold for an initial 6 months from date of cancellation. After this time, if you are still not able to travel, we can extend this for another 6 months; to a maximum of 12 months. If you decide after 12 months that you don't want to book with us again, you may request a refund. You will not lose your money.

  • GoldenIreland.ie reserves the right to cancel any reservation, regardless of whether a confirmation email has been received by you due to any overbooking, pricing, or hotel system error. 
  • We are not under any obligation to explain the cancellation, but reasons may include, but are not limited to, any overbooking of the hotel or system error.
  • Where we cancel your reservation pursuant to the above, we will return to you any payment you have made to us via the original payment method used by you. 
  • We will always try and find you a suitable alternative accommodation, date or length of stay. In case an agreement cannot be made, we will refund you any payment you have made. 

Hotel Break Definitions

  • B&B Hotel Breaks: 1, 2- or 3-nights including breakfast in 3, 4, & 5-star hotels.
  • B&B + Dinner Hotel Breaks: 1, 2- or 3-nights including breakfast and one evening meal (Meal courses may vary from 1 to 3) per adult (based on 2 adults sharing) in 3, 4 & 5 star hotels.

Last minute deals

  • Last minute deals are a limited time offer (booking window is approximately 10 days) and is subject to the terms and conditions of the offer and the usual terms and conditions of GoldenIreland.ie apply. 
  • Last minute deals prices and dates will be clearly stated on the offer page. Discount/promo codes cannot be used in conjunction with last minute deals.

Payment for Your GoldenIreland.ie break

Credit Card / Debit Card

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking which payment can be made by Credit Card or Debit Card. 'Digibreaks Ltd' along with the name of your chosen property will appear as a debit on your payment card statement. You will be responsible for the payment of the balance due and any additional costs to the accommodation provider on arrival. 

Where you have additional requirements, you must ensure that the accommodation of your choice satisfies such requirements and you have requested these at the time of booking. Please ensure that you view the accommodation provider's terms and conditions. The accommodation provider's terms and conditions can normally be accessed online by visiting the website of the relevant provider. 

Please note, some hotels may require credit card details on check-in for security purposes. Guests paying for their stay in cash may be asked for a security deposit or to settle their bill on arrival. Please check individual hotel terms and conditions prior to arrival.

Processing Fee

The booking deposit, which is included in the price of the break and a processing fee of €2.95 per transaction (not included in the booking deposit), will be charged to your payment card at the time of booking.

Changes to Bookings

Changes to your hotel booking can only be made up to 48 hours prior to the commencement of your break. These changes will incur a transfer fee equivalent to the booking deposit and processing fee. Note: If you change dates at the hotel originally booked you will not incur a transfer fee. You can review your booking online at www.GoldenIreland.ie at any time using the 'My Bookings' tool. Do not contact the hotel directly to make a change to your booking. Changes to the date of travel or choice of hotel must be made through GoldenIreland.ie Support Team at info@GoldenIreland.ie or by phone at 01 6855317 

Cancellations

Should you need to cancel your booking you may do so on GoldenIreland.ie using the Manage Bookings tool or via the call centre. All cancellations will result in the loss of your booking deposit and processing fee. Cancellations made within the minimum cancellation period will incur the loss of the booking deposit, processing fee and you will also be charged a late cancellation fee by the accommodation provider (please see below).

  • Failure to arrive for a confirmed booking will result in a cancellation or "no show" charge by the accommodation provider of the cost of the first nights' stay in accordance with the accommodation provider's own terms and conditions.
  • Where you are liable for late cancellation fees and failure to arrive ("no show") we reserve the right to contact you on behalf of the accommodation provider regarding payment of such fees.
  • The minimum cancellation period for hotel breaks is less than 48 hours prior to 6 p.m. on your scheduled day of arrival.
  • Cancellations within the minimum cancellation period or failure to arrive for a confirmed booking will result in a cancellation charge of the cost of the first night's stay in accordance with the hotel's own terms and conditions
  • Please note, outside of office hours, i.e. at the weekends, during bank/public holidays, etc., cancellations must be done via the "Manage Bookings" tool and not via the Call Centre or the hotel directly. Failure to cancel through my booking tool will result in cancellation charges.
  • If your hotel booking is cancelled due to a hotel closure we will endeavour to rearrange your booking to a more suitable hotel or date, as soon as possible.

Customer Service

In the unlikely event that you encounter any service issues during your break, please inform the hotel during your stay, so that every opportunity can be made to rectify any issues. If your issue is still unresolved or if you have feedback regarding GoldenIreland.ie you can contact us on info@GoldenIreland.ie or by phone at (+353) 01 6855317 during Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding public holidays). Alternatively, you may write to us at:

Digibreaks 
Unit 3, Argyle Square 
Donnybrook 
Dublin 4. 
Please note that any assistance given by us in relation to complaints is by way of goodwill gesture in our capacity as agent or sub-agent for the accommodation provider

Data Protection

We shall collect and process any personal data you provide to us in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 and in accordance with our Privacy Statement. Please see our Privacy Statement and Cookies Policy for more information. By booking a break and opting in to receive our marketing communications you confirm that you consent to receive marketing communications from or approved by Digibreaks Ltd.

Competition Terms & Conditions

Promotions are open to entrants over 18 years of age and that are resident in the Republic of Ireland. Employees and connected members of their families of Digibreaks are excluded from the competition.

  • Persons entering the competition will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions related to the competition.
  • Entries must be strictly in accordance with terms and conditions. Any entry not in strict accordance with terms and conditions will be deemed to be invalid and no prizes will be awarded in respect of any such entry. Entries from agents/third parties are invalid.
  • Digibreaks accepts no responsibility or liability for entries or information relating to entries that are lost.
  • An independent judge will pick the winning entry at random from valid entries received. The decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • Where the prize is, a hotel break, no cash or other alternative will be offered and prizes are non-transferable.
  • Digibreaks reserves the right at its sole discretion to alter any prize or substitute the prize with cash to the same value for any reason and without notification. In the event that the winner declines the prize awarded to him/her or Digibreaks is unable to contact the winner after reasonable efforts have been made, Digibreaks may award the prize to another entrant, selected at random.
  • By accepting the prize, the winner grants Digibreaks the right to use and publish his/her name and picture in such media as Digibreaks may choose (including but not limited to the internet) for advertising and promotional purposes without additional consideration.
  • Digibreaks is excluded from liability for any loss, damage or injury which might occur to the winner or any other person with whom the winner shares or gives the prize. Please allow up to 21 days for prize delivery. If you haven't received your prize within that timeframe, please email us on info@GoldenIreland.ie
  • By entering a competition, you agree that Digibreaks may contact you with updates on Digibreaks products and/or services via email, SMS, telephone or any other manner. Should you wish to be removed from the contact list, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@GoldenIreland.ie or by phone at (+353) 01 6855317.

Digibreaks reserves the right to suspend or terminate a competition or amend these terms and conditions at any time for any valid, technical or commercial reason. 

International Use

We make no promise that materials on the Site are appropriate or available for use in locations outside Ireland and accessing the Site from territories where its contents are illegal or unlawful is prohibited. If you choose to access this Site from locations outside Ireland, you do so, on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. 

WARNING: When accessing our site through an insecure network please note that all communications on such a network are vulnerable to eavesdropping. Unencrypted connections, particularly those to social networking sites, are easily hijacked by a third party. To ensure privacy and integrity of your information, please use a secure private network known to you before providing personal information through these types of networks. 

Changes to these Terms & Conditions

Occasionally, GoldenIreland.ie may need to make changes to the Terms and Conditions and reserves the right to do so. The most up to date Terms and Conditions are available on the website. The Terms and Conditions that apply to your booking are those displayed on the website (and accepted by you) at the time you make your booking. 

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland we and you submit to the jurisdiction of the Irish Courts. This will not prevent us from pursuing a claim for breach of contract, copyright infringement or otherwise in respect of these Terms and Conditions. 

Use of this Site

By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you should not use the Site. We reserve the right to suspend, modify or amend the Site (or any part thereof) from time to time. 

Updates on these Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions are updated on September 19th 2024