
By defintion, a
Guest House falls somewhere between a
Bed and Breakfast and a
Boutique Hotel. Offering comfortable or luxury accommodation in a house or lodge, a Guest House is usually not the owner’s own home but is operated for the sole use of guests, unlike many B&Bs. However the atmosphere in a Guest House tends to be more relaxed than in some of the most luxurious Boutique Hotels.
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By defintion, a Guest House falls somewhere between a Bed and Breakfast and a Boutique Hotel. Offering comfortable or luxury accommodation in a house or lodge, a Guest House is usually not the owner’s own home but is operated for the sole use of guests, unlike many B&Bs. However the atmosphere in a Guest House tends to be more relaxed than in some of the most luxurious Boutique Hotels.
The main difference between a Guest House and a Bed and Breakfast is that one can request dinner at a Guest House. Breakfast comes standard with the accommodation.
A Retreat is a Guest House in a quiet area which lends itself more to the traveller seeking solitude or peace and quiet. Some Retreats offer activities such as meditation or yoga weekends and wellness treatments to enhance the guest's experience.
Guest Houses suit many different types of independent travellers – from businessmen and women to couples looking for a romantic getaway or singles or small groups seeking a retreat. Many Guest Houses welcome families. As breakfast and dinner can be taken care of this means that guests can spend the day out and about with the assurance of a good meal at either end of the day without the hassle of shopping for or preparing food for tired and hungry children.
Portfolio Collection has a large number of excellent Guest Houses throughout South Africa, some of which have earned the ‘Chef’s Hat’ accolade for superior food.
Guest Houses tend to be situated in towns and suburbs.
(Image: Mont Fleur Guest House, Wilderness)
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