Restaurant Reservation Deposit Refund Calculator
Quickly calculate how much of a reservation deposit should be refunded to a guest based on how much notice they gave and your cancellation policy. Useful for hosts, managers, and reservation systems handling deposit disputes.
About this calculator
Calculate refund amounts owed to guests after cancellation or no-show fees are applied, based on your restaurant's cancellation policy window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the refund tier determined?
The calculator compares the notice given (in hours) against your full-refund and partial-refund thresholds to determine which policy tier applies.
What if notice is less than the partial refund window?
In that case, no refund is issued and the restaurant retains the full deposit as a no-show fee, per typical policy structures.
Can I use this for large party or event deposits?
Yes, this works for any reservation deposit scenario, including large parties, private dining, or event bookings with tiered cancellation policies.