There are many options available to you such as hotels, guest houses, lodges, B&B’s, timeshare, etc and this makes it quite difficult to choose the right place for you. A great option that is often overlooked is that of a guest house. Guest houses have been in existence for many years and they were mainly used at overnight places for people to stay while passing through from one town to the next.
In South Africa, a guesthouse may be called a Bed and Breakfast or B&B and usually offers more of a personal touch than a hotel, as there are fewer guests to accommodate. One may rightfully expect a guesthouse to cater for specific needs, as it is more flexible than a hotel. We are well known for being accommodating and for ensuring guests get the best venue or conference facilities as well as bespoke hospitality for a well-deserved break away.
Guest houses can be just as luxurious, if not more luxurious than hotels. The rooms are more often than not, bigger than hotel rooms, giving you for more space and you won’t have to worry about using your shin to find tables in the dark, there will be more than enough space to go around them.
Guest houses are a great way to unwind because hotels tend to be much busier and you actually don’t end up relaxing the way you thought you would. Screaming kids are simply a no-no when it comes to your relaxation.
To conclude, there is really one word that differentiates a guesthouse from a hotel, and that is “personalisation”.