ACCOMMODATION

Special accommodation room rates have been negotiated for the event and, subject to availability, may apply to extended stays. 

To take advantage of these savings, the following hotels can be booked via the registration form.  Accommodation at  all these hotels can be booked (subject to availability) through RMIA until the 15th October 2009.

RMIA is unable to accept new or changes to existing room bookings after the Release Date: 15 October 2009. 

Headquarters:  The Sebel Cairns * * * * *

17 Abbott Street, Cairns

500m, estimated time 4mins (walking), to convention centre

Room rates per room per night:

City/Mountain View Room
Single/twin/double	A$195
Harbour View Room
Single/twin/double	A$205
Premium Room
Single/twin/double	A$225

Pullman Reef Casino Hotel * * * * *

35 – 41 Wharf Street, Cairns

500m, estimated time 4mins (walking), to convention centre

Room rates per room per night:

Superior King
Single/twin/double	A$183
Superior Twin
Single/twin/double	A$183

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort * * * *

122 Lake Street, Cairns

900ms, estimated time 10 mins (walking), to convention centre

Room rates per room per night:

Standard Room
Single/twin/double	A$155

Pacific International Hotel * * * *

43 The Esplanade, Cairns

500m, estimated time 4mins (walking), to convention centre

Room rates per room per night: 

Standard Room
Single/double/Twin	A$170
Executive Room/
Single/double/Twin	A$200
Deluxe Room
Single/double/Twin	A$230

Harbour Lights Cairns Apartments * * * * *

1 Spence Street, Cairns

500m, estimated time 4mins (walking), to convention centre

“Sold-Out” Contact RMIA direct to obtain details of the replacement Apartments.

Accommodation Bookings: Terms and Conditions

RMIA is unable to accept new or changes to existing room bookings after the following Release Date: 15 October 2009. 

• Rates are per room per night, in Australian dollars, and include GST.
• Room numbers are limited so book well before the Release Date.
• Your credit card details are required and will be passed on to the hotel to secure your booking. The hotel may process the debit immediately or wait until check-out.
• If charges are to be the responsibility of a third party, eg the guest’s company, please provide a letter from  the third party stating what charges are to be covered, eg accommodation only, meals, mini bar, phone, fax, internet, laundry, all charges, etc.
• A tax invoice/receipt will be issued by the hotel on check-out.
• Cancellations and alterations up to the Release Date are made by RMIA and will incur a booking change fee of up to A$33.
• If you wish to check-in before 1400 hours you must book and pay for the night before.
• If you wish to check-in after 1800 hours you must indicate your arrival time on the form to avoid a “no-show” room release penalty.

Cancellation policy (all hotels):

• Guest wishing to cancel or alter bookings after the Release Date of 15 October 2009 should contact the hotel directly. These, and “no shows” may incur penalties at the hotel’s discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay.