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How to Make a Booking

Step 1 — Select Unit & Dates

  1. Find a location and click the unit you're interested in
  2. On the unit page, select your Check-In Date and Check-Out Date
  3. Select the Number of Guests
  4. The system will automatically calculate the total cost
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Dates marked in red or shaded are unavailable for booking.

Step 2 — Choose Add-Ons (Optional)

Some units offer additional add-ons such as:

  • Breakfast
  • BBQ set
  • Kayak / water activities
  • Tour guide

Select the add-ons you want and the quantity. The price will update automatically.

Step 3 — Guest Information

Fill in the required information:

  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Home address
  • Special note for the host (optional) — e.g., we'll arrive late at night

Step 4 — Review Booking

Review your booking summary:

ItemDescription
UnitUnit name and type
DatesCheck-in and check-out
Number of NightsCalculated automatically
Base PricePrice per night × number of nights
Cleaning FeeCharged once per booking
Add-OnsTotal selected add-ons
Service FeeOtterSpots platform fee
TotalTotal amount to pay

Step 5 — Promo Code (Optional)

If you have a promo code:

  1. Enter the code in the Promo Code field
  2. Click Apply
  3. The discount will be deducted from the total

Step 6 — Payment

OtterSpots supports the following payment methods:

  • FPX — Direct transfer from bank account (Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, etc.)
  • Credit / Debit Card — Visa, Mastercard

After successful payment, you will receive:

  • Booking confirmation on screen
  • Confirmation email with booking number
  • Invoice available for download from the Trips page

Bulk Booking (Multiple Units)

Some locations allow you to book multiple units at once — for example, for family events or corporate retreats. If this option is available, you'll see an Add Unit button during the booking process.

Booking Status

StatusDescription
PendingBooking is being processed
ConfirmedBooking confirmed, ready for check-in
CancelledBooking has been cancelled
Cancelled with RefundBooking cancelled with a refund
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After your booking is confirmed, you can view check-in instructions on the trip detail page.