Cancellation & Refund Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2026

We want every session at Paarl Arena to be excellent. If something goes wrong on our side, we will make it right. This policy explains how cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds work.

1. Cancellations by the Customer

Notice givenOutcome
More than 24 hours before sessionFull refund or free reschedule — your choice
12–24 hours before session50% refund, or reschedule with no penalty
Less than 12 hours before sessionNo refund. Reschedule subject to availability and at our discretion.
No-show (no contact)No refund

To cancel or reschedule, contact us via WhatsApp on 083 388 4909 or email bookings@paarlarena.co.za before your session time.

2. Cancellations by Paarl Arena

If we cancel your session for any reason (load shedding without a generator, equipment failure, emergency closure), you will receive a full refund or a reschedule — whichever you prefer. We will contact you as soon as possible and aim to give at least 2 hours' notice where possible.

3. Refund Process

Online payments (PayFast)

Refunds for sessions paid online are processed back to the original payment method within 5–10 business days, depending on your bank. PayFast processes the reversal on our instruction — we cannot speed up your bank's processing time.

Pay Later / Pay at Venue

If you paid via our POS kiosk on arrival or settled in cash, refunds are paid via EFT within 5 business days. Please provide your banking details when you request the refund.

Credit/Hour Packs

Unused hours on a credit pack can be refunded on a pro-rata basis (hours remaining × standard rate) within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days, credit packs are non-refundable but remain valid for 12 months from purchase.

Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the cancelled or missed session. Requests submitted after this window will not be considered.

4. Partial Groups

If fewer players arrive than booked, we can adjust the player count and recalculate the total. The difference is refunded or credited against the session cost at the time of arrival — not retrospectively after you've left.

5. No-Show Policy

A no-show is defined as failing to arrive within 15 minutes of your booking start time without prior contact. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling. The bay will be released for walk-in or other bookings after 15 minutes.

6. How to Request a Refund

  • WhatsApp: 083 388 4909
  • Email: bookings@paarlarena.co.za
  • Please include your booking reference number, name, and the reason for the request.

7. Consumer Protection Act

Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the South African Consumer Protection Act (CPA), No. 68 of 2008. Where the CPA grants you broader rights, those rights apply.

Questions?

We're happy to help — reach out before your session and we'll sort it out.