Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Bookings

Save Money with Holiday & Hotel Offers from Daish’s Holidays

For over 40 years, Daish’s Holidays has provided quality UK coach holidays for singles, couples, families, and pensioners. Our family-owned company maintains all our hotels and coaches to ensure your total satisfaction with our first-rate accommodation and coach transportation. Below, we’ve taken the time to answer frequently asked questions about our holiday bookings, hotel offers, and more. Should you not see the answer to your specific question, please contact us for additional information!

Holiday Bookings

What is included in your Holiday Packages in the UK?

Many people prefer booking a holiday with us because we take care of all the travel arrangements, including luxury coach transportation and hotel accommodations. Coach holidays are ideal for couples, singles, families, and pensioners alike. You won’t have to worry about a thing when you leave everything about your holiday to our experienced travel agents. Here’s what’s included in your typical Daish’s Holidays package:

Luxury coach travel or free hotel guest parking on-site

Convenient pickup and drop-off along popular routes

Clean, comfortable en-suite hotel accommodations

Hearty breakfasts and three-course evening meals

On-site entertainment, including cabaret acts and bingo

Can I Take My Own Car Instead of One of Your Coaches?

If you prefer to travel at your own pace with private transportation, we can help you take advantage of our affordable rates for self-drive holidays. Free on-site guest parking is included at the majority of our hotels, except for our Imperial Hotel (although it does have street parking permits available for just £2.35 per day) and the Sandringham Hotel (there is a multi storey car park jsut behind the hotel). Most of our hotels are within easy access of rail and coach stations and airports. However you prefer to travel, we’ll do our best to accommodate you!

How Do Your Last-Minute Hotel and Holiday Offers Work?

Sometimes, travel plans just don’t work out the way we intend them. We often have cancellations that allow us to offer last-minute hotel and holiday offers for customers to take advantage of savings while exploring some of the UK’s favourite beach and resort destinations. You won’t find a better value for your money. Check our booking terms and conditions or request a travel brochure for more details.

How Can I Pay for My Holiday?

Your Daish’s Holiday is not confirmed until we receive a £50 deposit per person. Your balance will be due six weeks prior to travel, or your trip may be subject to cancellation. Payment can be made either online by logging into your account or over the phone by calling 01202 638840. Alternatively you can pay by cheque at least six weeks before travel. Our Daish's gift vouchers can also be used for deposit or balance payments.

Do You Offer Gift Vouchers?

We also sell gift vouchers, which may be used as payment or partial payment to book a holiday at any of our 12 hotels across England and Wales up to five years from their issue date.

How Do I Book My Next Holiday with Daish’s Holidays?

You may check holiday and hotel availability at any time using our convenient online calendar and travel booking search engines simply click here to Find your Holiday. You may also speak to someone from our team by contacting our reservations office via telephone at 01202 638840 or email at info@daishs.com. Our reservations office is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm on Saturdays, and 9am to 3pm on Sundays and bank holidays.

Why is there a single supplement for single rooms?

Most holiday pricing is based on two people sharing, so a single supplement is standard across the industry. At Daish’s, we keep this as low as possibl — our standard single supplement is just £10. If a single guest occupies a double or twin room, a 50% supplement applies.

Where Can I Find More Information About Your Hotel Breaks?

If you’re interested in discovering everything Daish’s Holidays provides, view our online brochure or request a printed brochure. Inside, you’ll find all the latest details regarding our resorts, hotel and holiday offers, the best holiday dates to travel, and more. You may contact us at any time!

Hotels and Destinations

Does Daish’s Holidays Own and Operate Its Hotels?

Yes, all of our hotels are part of our family-owned business, meaning you can expect the same exceptional customer service and accommodation, no matter where you stay. Daish’s Holidays began with the purchase of our flagship Daish’s Hotel in 1979. Over the years, we’ve added an impressive roster of 12 world-class hotels that are consistently ranked among TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. Our award-winning hotels include all of the following:

Abbey Lawn Hotel

Barrowfield Hotel

Bournemouth Sands Hotel

What UK Destinations Feature Your Award-Winning Hotels?

Daish’s Holidays has expanded our operations over the years to include 12 first-rate hotels in 10 popular UK resort destinations, including all of the following:

Will There Be Any Entertainment Provided at the Hotels?

Yes! Lively entertainment is part of the fun of staying at our award-winning hotels. From touring cabaret acts to cash bingo and bar promotions, there’s always something going on at our hotels. We pride ourselves on offering unbeatable value and family-friendly entertainment, whether you’re embarking on a solo trip, couples’ retreat, or group holiday. Most of our hotels are equipped with bars, dance floors, games rooms, heated indoor pools, guest lounges, conservatories, coffee shops, and more.

Are Any Hotel Room Upgrades Available?

If you’re looking to make your holiday extra special, many of our hotels offer optional room upgrades with stunning seafront and garden views. Whether you’re staying at Daish's Hotel, Daish’s Blackpool Hotel, Somerset Hotel, Esplanade, Russell Hotel or Hotel Prince Regent, be sure to ask about our supplemental room upgrades.

How can I find out if a hotel is accessible?

You can view our full Access Statements for details on accessibility at our hotels.

Events

Do You Offer Themed Hotel Breaks Throughout the Year?

Yes! From Tinsel and Turkey Breaks to Christmas and New Year Breaks, the holidays are festive with our fun-filled hotel breaks. From January through March, we also run 3,2,1 Bar Promotions in which you can enjoy half-price bar promotions to help you ring in the new year in style. Our Christmas and New Year breaks include complimentary excursions during your stay, making them extremely popular with travellers of all ages.

When Is the Best Time of Year to Book a Holiday?

There’s never a wrong time to plan your next holiday with Daish’s Holidays. From romantic winter getaways to summer holidays spent at the beach and music festivals, we book fabulous trips year-round. Consult our calendar to get ideas for your next trip!

Do You Offer Any Special Offers or Discounts for Children?

Because we specialise in family-friendly holidays, we offer discounts for children. When sharing a room with two adults, your first child aged 6-12 stays free, with each additional child half off the adult price.

Do Certain Months See More Tourist Volume Than Others?

While tourism spikes throughout the year depending on your desired destination, don’t let that deter you from booking your next holiday. Whether you’ve always wanted to see the famous Blackpool Illuminations during the winter, or you’d enjoy a summer holiday overlooking the English Channel at the Isle of Wight, we have affordable packages to accommodate your travel needs.

Hotel Breaks

Do Your Hotel Breaks Offer Any Excursions?

Whether you’re travelling alone or as part of a pensioners’ group, great value optional day trips may be booked at the hotel. From shopping to sightseeing at popular area attractions, our hotels offer many recommendations to ensure your hotel break is a memorable and pleasant one.

Are day trips included in your breaks?

Day trips are not included in the base price of your holiday. However, we aim to offer at least one coach excursion on every standard 5-day break. These are bookable at the hotel on a first-come, first-served basis, with prices starting from £12 per person. For more information about available trips please visit our destination pages.

What Are the Benefits of Group Holidays with Daish’s Holidays?

From tailor-made holidays to group holidays, you’re always in excellent hands with Daish’s Holidays. We specialise in organising group holidays for pensioners’ groups, rambling groups, trade union clubs, and more. Group travel eliminates the stress of planning your holiday while helping you maximise your free time and travel itinerary. Getting to each destination is a breeze. Book a trip with us today to make new friends and experience new sights in many of the UK’s most popular destinations.

Where Can I Find More Information About Your Hotel Breaks?

Where do your routes run from?

You can view our departure points and coach routes by clicking here.

Can I bring my mobility scooter on holiday?

Yes, we do accommodate mobility scooters. You can read our full Scooter Policy, and find additional details in our Coach Holiday Terms and Conditions or Self Drive Terms and Conditions.

Cancellations

Will you cancel my holiday?

We always strive to run every holiday as planned. In most cases, we require a minimum of 16 passengers per coach for the trip to go ahead. Occasionally, we may combine coaches from different routes to ensure the holiday can continue. For full information, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

What happens if you cancel my holiday?

If we are unable to operate your holiday, we’ll offer you the option to transfer to another suitable date or, where available, to self-drive to the hotel. If neither option works for you, a full refund will be issued. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further details.

Can I cancel my holiday?

Yes, you can cancel your holiday, but cancellation charges will apply and increase the closer it is to your departure date. In some cases, we can offer a transfer to another date for an additional fee. Full details are available in our Coach Holiday Terms and Conditions or Self Drive Terms and Conditions.

Hopefully we have answered your questions, why don’t you take a look at your next holiday options: Last minute offers, Coach holidays, Self-Drive Holidays, Family Friendly, Pensioner Breaks and Holidays by month or you could also discover your next trip by our Daish’s Holidays destinations: Blackpool, Bournemouth, Eastbourne, Isle of Wight, Weston-super-Mare, Llandudno, Newquay, Scarborough, Torquay, Weymouth.