House Rules
Agreement between: GC Hospitality Pty Ltd (“We/us/management”) and each guest (“you/guest”) in relation to the Blue Heron Motel (“Motel/Management/Premises”)
BY CHECKING IN AT BLUE HERON MOTEL
EACH GUEST AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE HOUSE RULES AS LISTED BELOW:
Check-in & Check-out
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Check-in: From 2:00 PM.
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If you plan to arrive after 5:00 PM, notify us by 10:00 AM to arrange late check-in.
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To use late check-in, you must pre-authorize payment via credit card for your booking and any deposit bond.
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Check-out: By 10:00 AM.
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To check out later, notify reception 24 hours in advance and obtain approval.
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Late check-out incurs an hourly fee, payable at check-out or deducted from your deposit bond/credit card.
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Reception Hours
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Open 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7 days a week.
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Hours may change at management’s discretion.
Bond
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At check-in, you must provide a credit card. By doing so, you authorize us to charge for:
a. Deposit bond
b. Booking fees
c. Any other charges related to these rules or breaches -
Bond refunds (pre-authorization release):
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Processed on the same day after check-out
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Banks may take up to 10 business days
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Payment
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Pay in full before or at check-in.
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If you check in after reception hours, you must provide valid credit card details for any outstanding balance and deposit bond.
Room Occupancy
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Maximum occupancy per room type:
a. Deluxe Queen – 2 guests
b. Twin Share – 3 guests
c. Large Family – 5 guests -
All guests must register with reception.
Unaccompanied Minors
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Guests under 18 must always be with a responsible adult (parent, guardian, or adult with parental rights).
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If we find unaccompanied minors, we may cancel your booking, you will forfeit your payment, and we may contact authorities.
Visitors
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Limit: Maximum 2 visitors per booking.
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Visitors must:
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Sign in at reception with photo ID
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Be co-signed by the registered guest
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Visitors are not permitted:
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Before 10:00 AM or after 7:00 PM
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On the first or last day of your booking
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Overnight visitors are strictly prohibited (fire, health, and safety rules).
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Registered guests are responsible for visitor behavior.
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Management may remove visitors who breach rules.
Alcohol & Illicit Substances
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Under 18s: Strictly no alcohol. Offenders must surrender alcohol to management.
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Excessive alcohol (e.g., cartons/cases of beer, multiple bottles of spirits) is prohibited.
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If found, you must remove it immediately or leave it with management until check-out.
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Irresponsible drinking or behavior may result in eviction.
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Pool area: No alcohol permitted.
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Zero tolerance for illegal substances. Possession/use results in eviction, police notification, and loss of booking payment.
Common Property – BBQ & Pool
BBQ Area – Guests must:
a. Keep area clean & tidy
b. Use rubbish bins
c. Clean BBQ & tools after use
d. Follow posted hours of use
Management may charge cleaning costs if the area is left dirty.
Pool – Guests must:
a. Wear swimwear and shower before use
b. Supervise children with a responsible adult
c. Avoid food, drinks, and glassware in the pool area
d. Not dive, run, or spit/blow noses in pool
e. Not chew gum in pool area
⚠️ Guests must not use the pool under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
⚠️ Guests with serious medical conditions (heart disease, epilepsy, respiratory issues, etc.) should not use the pool.
👉 Use of pool is at your own risk. We are not responsible for injuries, loss, or damage.
Behaviour
Guests must:
a. Keep noise levels reasonable
b. Respect other guests and staff
c. Comply with all house rules
Prohibited items:
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Animals or birds
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Explosives or flammables
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Items with foul odors
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Oversized objects or unusual quantities
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Firearms, swords, or prohibited articles
Other rules:
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No nudity or adult entertainment
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No smoking (indoors or outdoors) – cleaning & admin fees apply if breached
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Secure your room each time you leave – you are responsible for loss/damage
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No yelling, hanging items from windows, lasers, climbing, or signage
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Accept deliveries outside the motel (car park or public area) only
Damage to Property
Guests must:
a. Take responsibility for visitor actions
b. Pay for any damages or missing items
c. Return rooms in the same condition as check-in
d. Report breakages immediately
e. Keep rooms tidy and dispose of rubbish daily
f. Not remove furniture, crockery, or utensils
Lost keys: Replacement costs apply.
👉 All occupants share liability for room condition and inventory. Management will check rooms at arrival and departure.
Guest Wi-Fi
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Provided as-is, at your own risk.
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Not guaranteed for speed, compatibility, or availability.
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Do not use for:
a. Criminal activity
b. Downloading unlawful, obscene, or defamatory material
👉 We may log device IP addresses and activity.
👉 You indemnify us against claims arising from internet use.
Lost Property
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We return lost items upon request at your expense.
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Items stored 30 days max, then donated/disposed.
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Perishables/illegal items are not stored.
Room Access / Inspections
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Management may enter rooms:
a. Immediately during a disturbance or breach
b. With the guest present for maintenance
c. Without the guest if there’s strong evidence of damage or a breach
Fire
Guests must:
a. Not trigger fire alarms carelessly or deliberately (Queensland Fire Service fees apply)
b. Not use unauthorized heating/cooking devices
c. Use emergency exits only in emergencies
Breach of House Rules
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Management may evict guests at discretion, without refund.
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Breaches may result in:
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Eviction
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Forfeiture of payments
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Police referral
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Staff may administer first aid in emergencies, including ambulance calls.
Our Responsibility
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We are not responsible for theft, loss, damage, injury, disability, or fatality on the premises.
Events Beyond Control
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We are not liable for loss/damage caused by:
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Natural disasters
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Terrorism
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Service outages
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Unforeseen events outside management’s control
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